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Rain, rain, don’t go away
Residents make rain barrels to help recycle water BY KELLY CRAIG Correspondent Lisa Veliath-Houston (l) of Piscataway and Dale Duchai work together to build a rain barrel during a workshop at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park on July 14. LAUREN CASSELBERRY SOUTH BRUNSWICK — “We quickly filled the…
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Edison students will take a shot at game of golf
Game will be added to phys. ed. curriculum, courtesy of PGA affiliate BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Students in the township’s middle and elementary schools will be able to learn the game of golf this coming school year . The school district has teamed upwith the NewJerseyGolf Foundation to bring theGolf in Schools…
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National Night Out on Center Street Aug. 2
National Night Out 2011 will take place 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 2 on Center Street between Middlesex Avenue and New Street, Metuchen. This family event will include food, tattoos, face painting, music, sidewalk painting, free photos with the police, fire department and first aid squads, and more. The 28th annual National Night Out will celebrate family…
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Interfaith Network seeks golfers, sponsors
The Interfaith Network of Care will hold its second annual Charity Golf Outing Sept. 21 at Mattawang Golf Club, Belle Mead. The event, which will be held in honor of Angie and Charlie Ilaria, will feature golf, food and prizes. Cost is $160 per golfer. To register or for more information, call 732-247- 1655 or…
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Fair seeks entrants for Home Arts contest
Anyone who has dreamed of winning a blue ribbon is encouraged to enter the Home Arts Division of the Middlesex County Fair. Ribbons will also be awarded for second and third place, Best of Show, and honorable mention. There are 14 divisions: Vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods, canning, quilts, needlework, knitting and crocheting, handwork, sewing,…
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The works of Maurice Sendak ‘In a Nutshell’
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer The traveling exhibit, titled “In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak,” has brought the works of this legendary author and illustrator to the Monroe Township library. The works will be on display until Aug. 19. MONROE — Perhaps best known for his monstrous yet entertaining illustrations in the classic…
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Dreams of showtime and bright lights come to Jersey
Jersey Dreamers perform Hollywood hits, era music for adults over 55 BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A dults with dreams of eating, dancing and enjoying themselves are invited to attend a performance by the Jersey Dreamers. About 40 years ago, the band Joe Zisa and Friends formed during high school. Separately, The Chessmen got together,…
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Metuchen-Edison Exchange Club rewards three high school seniors
The Exchange Club of Metuchen-Edison has awarded scholarships recognizing community service to three local high school seniors. The recipients are Elizabeth Nadler, Ryan Salmon and Alexei Teitler, all recent graduates of Metuchen High School. The awards ceremony took place during the club’s June meeting at Serata Restaurant in Metuchen. Each will receive a $1,500 scholarship.…
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Antique Car Show
Karen Bradshaw of Edison checks out some of the classic cars on display at the Hollywood Night Cruisers Antique Car Show at Edison High School on July 16. The event raised funds for the Midtown Little League. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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