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    The New Jersey Chapter of NAIOP, the commercial real estate development association, will host a discussion on Gov. Chris Christie’s administration’s efforts to attract jobs and business to New Jersey. The discussion will be held March 23 at the Heldrich, 10 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Richard Bagger, chief of staff for Christie, will update the…

  • Local dentist extends experience into military career

    Aside from opening K.K. Dental, Kishor Kulkarni treated soldiers in Iraq BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Dr. Kishor Kulkarni NORTH BRUNSWICK — At the age of 51, Kishor Kulkarni decided to join the Army. He does not have a military background. With more than 25 years of dentistry experience, he simply wanted to give back…

  • Anshe Emeth to celebrate Purim

    Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, will host comedianAvi Liverman as part of its Purim celebration 8 p.m. March 19. Tickets are $30 for refreshments and a silent auction. Sponsor tickets are $100 and include two tickets with a meet-and-greet with Liverman at 7:30 p.m. Alcohol is “bring your own.” For tickets,…

  • NBTHS student receives President’s Volunteer Service Award

    Radhika Bansil has been donating her time since age 5 BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — When Radhika Bansil was 5 years old and living in India, her grandmother and her colleagues started a school for underprivileged children at a local temple. Radhika’s entire family decided to get involved, donating supplies and helping…

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters’ fundraiser strikes chord with supporters

    Greater Media employees donate time, money to help child-mentoring organization BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Left: Big Brother Joe Aucello, 50, of Marlboro gives some pointers to his “Little,” Steven, 11, during the 39th annual Bowling for Kids’ Sake fundraiser to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties at Brunswick Zone…

  • Senior Center to offer mask-making class

    The South Brunswick Senior Center, Route 522, will offer a four-session maskmaking class, beginning 10:45-11:45 a.m. Monday, March 21. Rupal will be the instructor. Participants will discover the ancient art of mask-making from Sri Lanka. The fee is $12 for the four-week session. The program is open to South Brunswick senior residents age 55 and…

  • Jewish Center to host Purim Italiano

    The Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick will present a Purim Italiano celebration March 20 at Pierre’s, 582 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction. There will be a Megillah reading and slideshow at 4 p.m. There will also be a masquerade, Italian buffet, an exotic bird show, olive-oil making, stained-glass art and various games. The cost is…

  • S.B. school budget meeting March 21

    The public is invited to attend a budget committee meeting of the South Brunswick Board of Education 7 p.m. March 21 in the auditorium of Crossroads North Middle School, 635 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction. The meeting will provide a forum for residents to learn about the school district’s budget while the committee discusses different aspects…

  • Trip to Showboat Atlantic City April 3

    The North Brunswick Adams Athletic Club Ladies Auxiliary has scheduled a trip to the Showboat Casino & Resort in Atlantic City on April 3. The bus will depart from the North Brunswick Fire Company No. 3 on Cozzens Lane at 10 a.m. and return at approximately 8 p.m. The cost is $30 per person for…

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