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Rave reviews
Members of the Appleby School Drama Club participate in a dress rehearsal for their production of “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” at Spotswood High School on April 17. The production was a sold-out success. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Sean Duffy, portraying Gaston in “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” rehearses a scene. Amber Meagher portrays…
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Relatives tell story of Titanic survivor
Michele Rovella, grandfather of Rosaria Chiappetta, of N.B., eventually reached U.S. safely BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Far left: Michele Rovella was among the survivors of the Titanic, which sank 100 years ago this week. His granddaughter is a resident of North Brunswick. Left: NORTH BRUNSWICK — Michele Rovella was a blacksmith in Rende in…
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Touché
Morehouse and Daryl Homer, nationally No. 2-ranked sabre fencer, perform an exhibition match during the clinic. Beijing Olympics silver medalist Tim Morehouse offers instruction to youngsters during the Olympian Sabre Clinic, sponsored by the Escrimeur Fencing Club at the Fields Sports Complex in East Brunswick on April 23. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Apply by April 30 for wildlife program
Private lands in New Jersey that provide habitat for bog turtles and goldenwinged warblers are eligible for the Working Lands for Wildlife Program. Through the program, landowners can receive technical and financial assistance to develop and enhance habitat suitable for these species. Applications submitted to USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) by April 30 will…
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‘Freecycling’ planned for April 29 in E.B.
The Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission will sponsor a “Freecycling” event on April 29 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking of the Crystal Springs Aquatic Center, Dunhams Corner Road. “Freecycling” is an opportunity to donate and recycle virtually anything, and to take away anything else that someone else left there.…
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Oak Tree PTA slates clothing drive
The Oak Tree Elementary School PTA, Monroe, will hold a clothing drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 5. Drop-off will be at the school’s side door entrance, 226 Applegarth Road. Donations of clothing, coats, shoes, belts, handbags, linens, stuffed animals, indoor toys, bikes and towels will be accepted. Shoes should be placed in…
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Church seeks vendors for May 5 Spring Fair
The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, 175 Gatzmer Ave., Jamesburg, will hold a Spring Fair on its grounds on May 5 from noon to 6 p.m. There is a rain date of May 6 from 1 to 6 p.m. There will be food, games, horseback rides and crafts. Craft vendors are needed. Call the church office…
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DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS
Cooking lessons: a bonding experience LIZZ DINNIGAN Okay, so I can’t cook. Or to be more accurate, I have no desire to cook. But don’t hold it against me. It’s just that I’d rather focus my time as a mom on having extraordinary adventures with my kids rather than deciding whether to use the high…
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Rotary Golf Outing scheduled for May 9
The South River-East Brunswick Rotary Club will hold its 18th annual Golf Outing May 9 at the Cranbury Golf Club, West Windsor. Cost is $150 per golfer and includes greens fees, electric cart, lunch, dinner, beverages and awards. Net proceeds from the event will benefit Rotary-sponsored youth programs including scholarships and “student of the month”…
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