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Local resident’s talent is truly in the cards
Middlesex County College grad preparing ‘Card City’ for upcoming gala BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Alex Perricone has created playing card re-creations of Madison Square Garden, the White House and a Mayan pyramid. Stacking cards has become more than a hobby for Alex “Cardman” Perricone. “I would say it’s more like an obsession,” he said…
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‘Doo Wop to Disco’ oldies dance March 2
American Legion Post 401, 148 Major Road, South Brunswick, will host a “Doo Wop to Disco” oldies dance 8 p.m. March 2. The dance is free and open to the public. For information, call 732-329-9861.
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NBTHS student uses her head to place second in competition
Ibanca Anand competed in regional Brain Bee on Feb. 4 BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Ibanca Anand placed second in the 2012 Central New Jersey Brain Bee competition on Feb. 4 at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway. Anand was one of 35 students to test her knowledge about neuroscience and…
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NBTHS team wins Middlesex County Consumer Bowl
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Christopher Lynch (l-r), Anish Baweja, Ibanca Anand and Moksh Gudala, under the direction of adviser Katie Bloemer, won the Middlesex County Consumer Bowl on Feb. 10. The North Brunswick Township High School students will compete in the regional competition in April. NORTH BRUNSWICK — A group of high school students…
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Friends of Library seeks new members
The Friends of the North Brunswick Library is holding a membership drive through March. Join at any level of membership and receive two free DVD rentals. Additionally, members will be entered into a drawing for a Nook e-reader. The drawing will be held at the end of March. Founded in 1973, the Friends is a…
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N.B. BOE schedules special meetings
The North Brunswick Township Board of Education will hold the following special meetings: • 1:30 a.m. Saturday, March 3, Board of Education special meeting regarding 2012- 13 budget workshop and any other items that may come before the board. Formal action will be taken. • 7 p.m. March 28, public hearing on 2012-13 budget followed…
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Facility takes pride in its offerings to youth
LGBTIQ teens encouraged to ‘Hang OUT’ and socialize BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer HIGHLAND PARK — Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersexed and questioning youths (LGBTIQ) now have a place to hang out, be comfortable and socialize in a safe environment. Kelly Nance, an intern at the Pride Center of New Jersey from the Rutgers Graduate…
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‘Rain Barrel: Train the Trainer’ workshop
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will present a “Rain Barrel: Train the Trainer” workshop at the EARTH Center, in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave, South Brunswick, 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 7. The program is intended for educators, garden club members and environmental organizations, not for individual residents. Covered in the workshop…
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Age? It’s nothing but a number
Marvin Schlaffer, 87, serves as director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer Marvin Schlaffer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Marvin Schlaffer, of Kendall Park, is 87 years old and shows no signs of slowing down. His commitment to keeping active is both a personal and professional passion as he serves as a full-time…
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