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Film on John Paul II to be screened July 28
The Holy Name Society of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish will sponsor a film presentation, “Pope John Paul II,” 9 a.m.-noon July 28 at the church, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The event will feature the film screening, guest speakers and light refreshments. Admission is free of charge; however, donations of nonperishable items to support…
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Registration open for vacation Bible school
Nativity Lutheran Church, Dunhams Corner Road at Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will host its annual vacation Bible school (VBS) 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 13- 17. The program is designed for children ages 4-10. This year’s theme is “Water Stories From the Bible.” Registration fee is $25. For more information, call 732-257-7745. To download a registration form,…
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School districts split anti-bullying funds
Old Bridge interim supt. sees some positive effects of reporting requirements BY ADAM JOSEPH DRICI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — New Jersey’s landmark Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights may no longer be an unfunded mandate, but for many school districts it is a thoroughly under-funded one. In April, the state Legislature passed a law allocating $1…
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Alex Ciccone (r) of Bright Horizons at East Brunswick, Cranbury Road, participates in the July 9 Alex’s Lemonade Stand event, which raised funds to help cure childhood cancer. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Church will offer vacation Bible school
Youngsters in kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to a vacation Bible school (VBS) set for 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 6-10 at Old Bridge Baptist Church, 21 Kossman St., East Brunswick. This year’s theme will be “Wisdom Calls Aloud.” Sessions will include Bible lessons, crafts, games, songs and refreshments. Admission is free of charge. For more…
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Entries sought for Pet-Photo Contest
Animal Rescue Force (ARF), East Brunswick, will sponsor its annual Pet- Photo Contest at the Middlesex County Fair set for Aug. 6-12 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Interested individuals should send a photo of their dog or cat and a $5 entry fee for each submission to ARF, P.O. Box 418,…
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Seniors will hold Aug. 2 Bake Sale
The Friends of the East Brunswick Senior Center will sponsor a Bake Sale 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Aug. 2 in the East Brunswick Municipal Building in the municipal complex off Ryders Lane, and at the Senior Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. The public is invited to purchase baked goods donated by center members. For more…
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CODA
Chris Christie could give a keynote speech to remember GREG BEAN Parental advisory: Some material in this column may not be suitable for all audiences, especially those readers in grade school, grandmothers, librarians and certain members of the American Family Association, which monitors the media for stuff it considers tasteless and immoral. All right, now…
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for the record
The Jamesburg School District Board of Education approved a $40,667 salary for Terri Frielingsdorf, school secretary. Superintendent of Schools Gail Verona was paid $146,292 for the 2011-12 school year, with the most recent raise representing a 2.5 percent increase. The figures were incorrect in a July 12 article.
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