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NPS offers four visions for future of Hook, Fort Hancock
Status quo, commercial or educational uses, maritime center proposed BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent One of the historic buildings at Fort Hancock The National Park Service (NPS) is scheduled to launch a new General Management Plan for Gateway National Recreation Area in Monmouth County by next fall that could bring major changes to Sandy Hook, including…
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Restaurant plans upgrades
SOUTH RIVER — At a time when many businesses are struggling to stay open, Ria Mar Restaurant & Bar, Whitehead Avenue, is expanding. South River officials recently approved an application filed by the Portuguese restaurant to make a number of upgrades, which General Manager Rui Baptista said are designed to make the business more comfortable.…
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fundraisers
Aug. 23 Dining-to-Donate Giveback, to benefit the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, hosted by Ruby Tuesday, 1352 Route 9 south, Old Bridge, during lunch and dinner hours. Diners should present an event flier from SPAC. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of supporters’ purchases to the shelter. For a flier, log on to the website…
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Vendor spots open at Old Bridge Day
The Old Bridge Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking vendors for its Old Bridge Day 2012 celebration planned for Sept. 22. The event will feature amusements, food, crafts and live entertainment. For more information or to reserve, call 732-721-5600, ext. 4010, or log on to www.oldbridge.com.
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Genealogy workshop to focus on Internet
“Internet Genealogy Research: Really Finding What You Want to Find,” the third installment in the Sayreville Public Library’s four-part genealogy series, is set for 7-9 p.m. Sept. 12 at the library, Washington Road. Guest presenters will be Nancy C. Nelson and Carol M. Sheaffer of the Central Jersey Genealogical Club. The workshop will provide tips…
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Ladies auxiliary plans Clothing Drive
The Ladies Auxiliary of the South Old Bridge Fire Department (SOBFD) will sponsor a Clothing Drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25 at the SOBFD Engine No. 2 firehouse, 14 Throckmorton Lane. Unwanted items should be separated and placed in bags labeled clothes, bags/belts, shoes and cell phones. Bags may then be dropped…
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Tickets available for Golden Rule Tea
The Golden Rule Preschool at Trinity United Methodist Church, 815 Bordentown Ave., South Amboy, will sponsor its annual Golden Rule Tea 2-4 p.m. Sept. 16. The event will include the tea, a fashion show featuring clothes from the Titanic era, and a display of Titanic memorabilia. Various teas will be served along with homemade sandwiches…
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Tickets available for Flapjack Fundraiser
The First Reformed Church of South River will host a Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast 8-10 a.m. Sept. 15 at Applebee’s, Ryders Lane, Milltown. The breakfast menu will include pancakes and syrup, sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage. Cost is $10 per adult or child. For tickets or more information, call Beth at 732-257- 7014.
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OLV Seniors plans meeting for Sept. 6
Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Senior Group will hold its next monthly meeting 1 p.m. Sept. 6 in the church’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. A short prayer service will begin the event. After the business portion of the meeting, coffee and cake will be served. Annual dues of $10 per person will be…
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