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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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Preschool to host birthday celebration
The Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road, a preschool for children 6 weeks to 6 years old, will celebrate its 8th birthday by hosting a Birthday Party Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 22. Children of all ages are invited to participate in this event. Currently enrolled families, Goddard…
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Acting Academy classes set to begin
Enrollment is now open for the summer session of the Playhouse Acting Academy at Playhouse 22, East Brunswick. Classes begin July 16. For ages 5-8, “Playkids” begins July 16. This includes six one-hour sessions. The course is a combination of storytelling, creative acting out and theatre games that entertain and help develop expression, imagination and…
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Gillespie to offer ‘Arab Spring’ lecture
Professor Angus Gillespie of Rutgers University, New Brunswick, will present “Arab Spring,” a three-part lecture series discussing current affairs in Egypt, Libya and Saudi Arabia, 11 a.m. July 20, Aug. 3 and Aug. 10 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The schedule is as follows: “Egypt Does Not Look Very Spring-Like,” July…
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‘White Wedding’ next up at film fest
The Summer International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will continue on July 19 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of “White Wedding,” a 2009 road comedy from South Africa. Admission is free of charge. Reservations are not required. Remaining festival films are: “Mademoiselle Chambon,” not rated, a…
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South River hires consultant to study radio communications
SOUTH RIVER — Officials are seeking to improve radio communications for emergency personnel in the borough. “Where our radio system is located is the issue. The reception we receive is less than ideal,” Police Chief John Bouthillette said during the July 11 Borough Council meeting. The chief said he believed it would be a good…
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Endurance challenge
Angela Winther of Monroe lifts her kettlebell during an endurance challenge held by Fitness Solutions of North Brunswick at North Brunswick Community Park on June 25. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Type 1 diabetes group will meet at library
A type 1 diabetes support group will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. July 25 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. For more information, email [email protected] or call 732-296-7171.
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Paperback Book Sale scheduled for July 16
The Friends of the Monroe Township Library will sponsor its Summer Paperback Book Sale 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 16 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Gently used mass-market and trade paperbacks will be offered at bargain prices. For more information, call the library at 732-521-5000.
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