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Donations sought for family shelter
Sen. Barbara Buono (D-Middlesex) will hold a Give While You Shop drive noon-8 p.m. Dec. 10 in the center court lower level, next to the glass elevators, at Menlo Park Mall, Edison. All donations will benefit the Ozanam Family Shelter, Edison. Buono and her staff will collect items including bedding for twin-size beds, toiletries, unused…
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Sheldon Low to perform in E.B.
Singer Sheldon Low, who has been described as “the new face in Jewish rock,” will offer a community/ family concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $8 for children, in advance; add $3 for tickets purchased at the door. Youngsters under age…
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Holiday Cookie Walk scheduled for Dec. 11
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will hold its annual Holiday Cookie Walk beginning at 9 a.m. Dec. 11. A wide assortment of homebaked cookies will be offered for purchase, while supplies last. Pre-packaged cookies in holiday containers suitable for giftgiving also will be available. For directions, call 732-254-7361.
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Seniors invited to holiday breakfast
The Spotswood Police Department, Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services will sponsor a Senior Appreciation Holiday Breakfast 9:15-11 a.m. Dec. 13 at the Spotswood Senior Center, 1 Arlington Ave. The free buffet breakfast is designed to thank the borough’s senior citizens for their continued support and contributions to the community. To RSVP, call Detective Ed…
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Dinner on tap at Italian-American Club
The Sgt. John Basilone Italian-American Club will offer its last weekly Tuesday- Night Dinner of 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. Dinners will resume on Jan. 4. The fresh-cooked homemade dinner will include salad, vegetable soup, breaded chicken cutlets, baked potato, peas, dessert, coffee and…
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BCC women have jelled quickly with new cast
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Despite the addition of eight new freshmen, the Brookdale Community College women’s basketball team is playing as if it were a veteran team. “The kids have jelled since day one,” said Jersey Blue co-head coach Joanne Cobb. “They’ve really clicked. They do everything together. “It’s a very unique team,” she…
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Middletown South’s Matt Lamattina (r) tries to shake free from the tackle of Freehold Borough’s Rameer Wright during the Dec. 4 NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III championship game played at Rutgers Stadium. Freehold Borough stopped a late two-point conversion to hold off Middletown South and capture the state title with a 14-12 victory.
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Colts are fifth at NXN national championships
Christian Brothers Academy confirmed it was one of the nation’s best cross country teams by finishing fifth at the Nike Cross Nationals (NXN). The NXN was held in Portland, Ore., on Dec. 4 inside the Portland Meadows Race Track. The two-loop manufactured course featured leaps over hay bails. On the day of the race, the…
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Hornet harriers’ focus brought team success
BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent The Holmdel High School girls cross country team recently capped off a successful season, winning a state sectional title. On Nov. 6, Holmdel won the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II cross country championship, which was held at Thompson Park in Jamesburg. The Hornets defeated defending champions Rumson-Fair Haven, 58-84. Prior to…
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