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Clothing Drive scheduled at school
The Cheesequake Elementary School PTA will sponsor a Clothing Drive fundraiser 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 2 in the parking lot at the school, 111 Route 34. Gently used shoes, stuffed animals, clothing, handbags, belts and linens are sought. For more information, call Amy at 732-583-1623.
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Concert, auction set at Alzheimer’s benefit
Music for Memories: A Night for Alzheimer’s Benefit is set for 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 1 at the United Methodist Church at Milltown, 47 N. Main St. The concert and silent auction fundraiser will be hosted by Danielle Micale, the newly crowned Mrs. New Jersey International 2011, and her family. Light refreshments and a meet-the-artists reception…
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Alborada Dance to honor Lucena
The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre will fete its founder and artistic director, Eva Lucena, at its annual Gala and Fundraiser set for 4:30-9:30 p.m. April 10 at Spain Inn, 1707 W. Seventh St., Piscataway. Guests will join Lucena on a “Cruise to Cadiz” featuring dancing at the Patio Andaluz with some of the company’s principal…
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Local man finds himself hangin’ with Snooki on ‘Jersey Shore’
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Nick DeStefano SAYREVILLE — A typical night out has turned into near-celebrity status for Nick DeStefano. The 22-year-old borough resident had finished his shift at Giusseppe’s Pizzeria in Old Bridge one night last summer and headed for the Shore with his brother. The destination was the Karma nightclub in Seaside…
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Office on Aging sets driver-safety class
The Sayreville Offing on Aging, 423 Main St., will offer the AARP-sponsored Driver Safety Program 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 8. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion, whichwillentitlethemtoa5percentdiscount on the major portion of their automobile insurance premium for three years. In addition, two points will be deducted from the student’s…
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So. Amboy tags parcel for waterfront redevelopment
Officials say site is needed for future public walkway that would extend along waterfront BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The City Council has approved the inclusion of 20 acres along the waterfront into its redevelopment plan. The March 2 vote followed a presentation by Angelo J. Valetutto of AJV Engineering, Woodbridge, who shared…
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GreaterMedia Newspapers garners NJPA awards
Eric Sucar, “High Noon Sledding,” third place, Feature, Independent Greater Media Newspapers received a combined 11 awards from the New Jersey Press Association for excellence in writing, photography and advertising in the NJPA’s Better Newspaper Contest for 2010. The newspaper group, based in Freehold, publishes 10 weeklies, serving Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties. Former Greater…
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School schedules Tea and Gift Auction
Cardinal McCarrick High School/St. Mary’s High School will host its annual Tea and Gift Auction 2-5 p.m. April 10 at the school, Second Street and Stevens Avenue, South Amboy. Doors will open at noon. Admission is $15 per person. Complimentary coffee, tea and dessert will be served. Guests may reserve a table for 10 and…
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Tickets available for HSA Tricky Tray
The Sacred Heart HSA will host its 12th annual Tricky Tray May 6 in Sacred Heart SchoolMemorial Hall, WashingtonAvenue, across the street from the church, South Amboy. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The first ticket will be drawn at 7:30 p.m. Prizes will include Broadway show tickets, electronics, household items, day trips and multiple…
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