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Massive drilling effort would benefit U.S.
I n response to Joellen Lundy’s letter, “Offshore drilling arguments belie the truth,” Sentinel, June 30, I couldn’t stop myself from running to the computer to type a response. The “greenies” of our culture are taking us down a path of destruction. “The sky is falling, the sky is falling.” Sound familiar? Today it’s “The…
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‘Sinatra’ event to aid Carness-Mustafa fund
The Lesley Carness and Jon Mustafa Memorial Scholarship Fund will present “Jason Nazzaro Sings Frank Sinatra” 6-10 p.m. July 16 at the East Brunswick Elks Club, 21B Oakmont Ave., East Brunswick. Proceeds will benefit the fund, named in honor of Lesley and Jon, a young couple from East Brunswick who died as the result of…
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Library to sponsor early ‘POV’ screenings
The Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, will host an upcoming “POV” Summer Documentary and Discussion Series. Guests will get a sneak peek at some films in the award-winning “POV” series before the films air locally on PBS. Admission is free. A short discussion will follow each film. Free tickets are available at the…
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Donations sought for library book sale
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 available at bargain prices. Donations of clean, lightly used paperback books are being accepted at the main desk during regular library hours…
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‘The King’s Speech’ to open film festival
The Summer International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will begin on July 12 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of “The King’s Speech,” the 2010 film from the United Kingdom starring Academy-Award winner Colin Firth. The R-rated film tells the story of King George VI and his struggles…
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Hospital to sponsor HIV group meetings
Raritan Bay Medical Center will hold HIV support group meetings 6-8 p.m. July 11, 18 and 25 at the hospital’s Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. Individuals diagnosed with or caring for someone coping with HIV are welcome to attend. Registration is required. For exact location and to register, call 732-442-3700, ext. 5942. Free…
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Rock-concert proceeds to aid Special Strides
A summer fundraising rock concert to benefit the children at Special Strides Therapeutic Riding Center at Congress Hill Farm, Monroe, is set for 8 p.m. July 16 around the pond at the farm, 118 Federal Road. The event will take place rain or shine. Norm Good and his band Speed Limit will perform songs by…
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E.B. recognizes Friends for efforts to help others
Moskowitz, Buccigrossi have volunteered for many local causes, organizations BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer EASTBRUNSWICK— Combined, they have spent hundreds of hours planning, organizing, cleaning, weeding, building, teaching and giving back to the township in any way they can. Now the township is giving a little something back to them. Anthony Buccigrossi and Lois Moskowitz…
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