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Crowds enjoy Fall Festival
JAMESBURG — More than 140 vendors participated in the borough’s recent Fall Festival, Councilwoman Barbara Carpenter confirmed. “This was the largest Fall Festival event ever held in the history of the borough of Jamesburg,” she said. “For many months, I personally visited other fall festivals, flea markets and town events, handing out my vendor registration…
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Allen, Blackwell to perform in Monroe
The Greenbriar at Whittingham adult community, Monroe, will present comedian Marty Allen and his wife, singer/comedienne Karon Kate Blackwell, in a performance set for 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at the new auditorium at Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. The evening also will feature vocalist Steve Diamond. Tickets cost $22 per person. To reserve, call…
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Clothing Drive to aid animal-shelter pets
The Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter is sponsoring a Clothing Drive through Nov. 30. Donations may be dropped off at the shelter, 60Main St., or at the Helmetta Public Works Garage, 51 Main St. All proceeds will support the animals in the shelter.
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Signups slated for Buddyball in E.B.
Fastbreak Basketball of East Brunswick will hold registration for its Buddyball division (children/young adults with special needs) and Pals (volunteers ages 13 years and older to assist the Buddies) 10 a.m.- noon Nov. 19 at Chittick School, Flagler Road, East Brunswick. Registration for Buddies costs $40, which includes a ball and a shirt. The regular…
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‘The Swimsuit Issue’ next up at film fest
The International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will continue on Nov. 15 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of “The Swimsuit Issue,” a 2008 film from Sweden. The unrated film tells the story of newly divorced and unemployed Fredrik, who convinces his friends to form an all-male synchronized…
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Gifts sought for children of military
The Family Readiness Unit of the New Jersey National Guard is sponsoring a Toy and Gift-Card Collection for the children of members of 10 New Jersey Army National Guard units, three of which are set to deploy in 2012. Approximately 800 men and women serve in the 10 units. Unwrapped, new toys worth at least…
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Family brings ghost story to the stage
BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer John Correll Sr. of Winfield Park (holding lantern), and Ryan Kennedy Correll of Montclair experience a terrifying moment in “The Woman in Black,” a ghost story being presented by The Main Street Theatre Company and directed by John Correll Jr. of Spotswood. Based on the popular novel by Susan Hill with…
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Foot, ankle health lecture set for Nov. 16
Dr. Ben Gujral of Affiliated Foot and Ankle Center will present a lecture titled “Foot and Ankle Health” 12:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Waterside Villas, 1 Overlook Drive, Monroe. A light lunch will be served. Space is limited. Registration is required. To reserve a seat, call 609-409-0018.
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‘On the moves’
Above: Elle Peabody (l) and Emily Feiteira perform the Mexican hat dance at Spotswood’s Appleby School on Oct. 26. Students learned the spirited dance celebrating the iconic Mexican holiday Day of the Dead in an event sponsored by the Spotswood PTA. Professionals from the Lustig Dance Theatre studio and students later performed live for the…
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