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Director seeks support for YMCA 5K Run
I am the branch director of the YMCA of Old Bridge. I have been fortunate to work in one of the greatest communities in the country, Old Bridge Township, for the past 2 1/2 years. The community has embraced the YMCA with open arms, and we now feel like part of the Old Bridge family.…
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Auditions on tap for children’s theater
Open auditions for roles in the upcoming Main Street Juniors production of “Tumbleweeds” are set for 7-10 p.m. May 25 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Children ages 12 and under are invited to try out. The show is based on the comic strip by Tom K. Ryan. Performance…
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VFW ladies auxiliary to gather on May 24
The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Sayreville, will hold its next monthly meeting 7 p.m. May 24 at the post, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. New poppy queen Terry Sabatini will be crowned by the current queen. Memorial services will be held for the group’s deceased members. Installation of new members…
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Benefit car shows, cruise nights continue
The Just Us Cruisers classic-car club is holding its benefit Cruisin’ for the Kids Cruise Nights 6-9 p.m. every Friday through Oct. 21 in the parking lot at the Peterpank Diner, Route 9 north, South Amboy/Sayreville. The weekly family-oriented events feature classic cars; children’s games; a DJ offering music from the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and…
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Spaces available at church Flea Market
Vendors are sought for the First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville Flea Market set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 4 at the church, 172 Main St. The event will be moved inside in case of rain. Cost for vendor space and table is $20; space only, $15. The public is invited to attend the fundraiser. Refreshments…
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OBHS gets grant to set up Confucius Classroom
OLD BRIDGE — The township’s school district will receive $10,000 to set up a Confucius Classroom at Old Bridge High School. The funding was awarded via the Confucius Institute at Rutgers University from the Hanban, the Chinese government’s initiative to build the field of Chinese language and culture. The purpose of the classroom will be…
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Turning tragedy into inspiration
Local filmmakers follow story of Nick Scott, wheelchair bodybuilding champion BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Robert Nuzzie (l-r), Nick Scott, Justin LaDeau and Aubree Marchione enjoy the festival. PHOTOS BY CAMPUS MOVIE FEST SOUTH AMBOY — Two local filmmakers are using their creative talents to tell an inspirational story about a paraplegic who became a wheelchair…
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Broadcaster gives back to the industry he loves
Cipolla shares stories, surprises and lessons from three decades in radio and TV BY ELLEN MONTEMARANO Staff Writer Frank Cipolla There are few people who know what they want to do with their life at 10 years old and then successfully accomplish that goal. Old Bridge resident Frank Cipolla is one of the lucky few.…
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