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Learn to make and use compost tea
Middlesex County’s office of Rutgers Cooperative Extension will hold a garden workshop July 30 at the EARTH Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. The topic will be “Making and Using Compost Tea.” Compost tea improves a plant’s ability to use nutrients and fight off pest and disease attack. Rutgers master…
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Suspect arrested in Royal Oaks Apts. shooting
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — An Elizabeth man has been arrested in connection with a shooting at the Royal Oaks Apartments on July 13. South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka said 18-year-old Nurideen Alamri has been charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Alamri was charged…
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South Asian Mental Health meeting
South Asian Mental Health Awareness in Jersey will host a support group meeting for family members, caregivers and peers 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 4 at the NAMI NJ Conference Room, 1562 Route 130, North Brunswick. The meeting is free, but pre-registration is required. Contact samhaj_ [email protected] or 732-940-0991 for information.
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Motorcycle raffle to benefit N.B. Fire Co. 3
North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company No. 3, Cozzens Lane, is selling raffle tickets for an Orange County Choppers Rolling Thunder custom-built motorcycle. Tickets are $20. The raffle will be held Oct. 1 at noon at the firehouse. To purchase tickets, visit www.NBVFD3.net, email [email protected], call 732-846- 5536 or stop by the firehouse from 6 to…
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Express yourself at writers’ workshop
A writers’ workshop open to the public will be held at Middlesex County College 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 5. Public school teachers may earn five professional development credits at the workshop. Lunch will be provided. The workshops include sessions on memoirs, poetry, translation, playwriting, how to teach creative writing, plus discussions on how…
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Two students honored for outstanding achievements
Brendan Kingsley, Christina Segerholm recognized by N.B. council BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Brendan Kingsley NORTH BRUNSWICK — During the July 5 Township Council meeting, two local high school students were honored for their achievements. Brendan Kingsley received a scholarship from the North Brunswick Environmental Commission for promoting energy efficiency and sustainability within the township.…
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A ‘wheel’ cause
Ella Weber is one of the members of the Jewish Community Center of North & South Brunswick day camp who recently held a trike-a-thon for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Youngsters ages 2½ to 5 years old raised $725 to date, under the coordination of Terez Slim.
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Rain, rain, don’t go away
Residents make rain barrels to help recycle water BY KELLY CRAIG Correspondent SOUTH BRUNSWICK — “We quickly filled the registration list weeks ago. People are on a waiting list.” These are not the words of a college recruiter or concert vendor, but of Dorothy Cohen, master gardener and volunteer, referring to the Build a Rain…
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Some sports idols are worthy of adulation
My friends would agree that I’m not what you’d call a sports nut, but I’ve become a serious fan of certain sports figures over the years, anyway. Some of my idol worship has clearly been misplaced. I idolized Mickey Mantle while listening to Yankees games late at night on my crystal radio with the covers…
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