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Arts grants available to local non-profits
The Middlesex County Office of Culture and Heritage’s 2017 Arts Grant Program will soon be accepting online applications. Not-for-profit organizations and municipalities based in Middlesex County are eligible to apply. The grant cycle covers the period of Jan. 15 to Dec. 31, 2017. Grant applications are processed electronically using an online submission program. Guidelines are…
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Basketball clinic in North Brunswick on Sept. 17
Bulldogs Basketball and the North Brunswick Basketball Association will hold a Youth Basketball Basic Skills Clinic for boys and girls in grades 3-8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 17 at Linwood Middle School, 25 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. The day will include basic skills instruction, a scrimmage, lunch and a special…
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South Brunswick discusses affordable housing option
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A property on New Road may be the future site of affordable housing in South Brunswick. “Due to recent court rulings by the New Jersey Superior Court, the township will be compelled to accept various sites throughout the township for development of housing, even if township officials…
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Rib fest in South River to benefit veterans
The Level Club of South River Philo Lodge No. 243 F&AM will hold its semi-annual rib fest from 1-5 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the lodge, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. Twice a year, the brothers invite veterans from the NJ State Veterans Memorial Home in Menlo Park to attend the rib fest, who…
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Harvest Home Festival at Historic Longstreet Farm
The Monmouth County Park System will hold the Harvest Home Festival from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. This old-fashioned fair is reminiscent of the 1890s. Visitors can enjoy wagon rides, games and live entertainment. There are also ongoing craft demonstrations and a Home and Garden competition. Admission and parking are…
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Great Fall Perennial Plant Swap at Deep Cut Gardens
The Monmouth County Park System announces the Great Fall Perennial Plant Swap will be held on Sept. 24 at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Plant drop off will take place from 8:30-10 a.m. and plant selection from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Bring perennials in one-quart, one-gallon or two-gallon containers and take home the same size and number…
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Open house barn dance in Lincroft Sept. 23
The Monmouth County Park System announces an Open House Barn Dance will be held from 7-9:30 p.m., Sept. 23, at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. Give square dancing a try during this fun, family-friendly barn dance. This is a free event. For more information, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000. For…
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Freehold Township support made all-stars’ run unforgettable
By Tim Morris For two months of the summer, the Freehold Township Little League’s Major League All-Star Team was the toast of the town. En route to competing in the Eastern Regional in Bristol, Connecticut, the team had shown unflappable resolve and unity, as the Freehold Township community rallied behind it. That support raised the…
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