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Kids Club open for three- to five-year-olds
The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services will hold a Kids Club for three- to five-year-olds, 9-11:30 a.m., Wednesdays and Fridays, Jan. 13 through March 18, at Sabella Park, 1453 Cozzens Lane, North Brunswick. Children will have fun through learning and play. The fee is $260 for residents or $270 for non-residents.…
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East Brunswick Library represented at awards ceremony
Wayne Christie, trustee, left to right; Elina Saroka, customer service representative; and Jennifer Podolsky, director, all of the East Brunswick Public Library, attend a ceremony where Saroka was recognized on Dec. 3 for her dedication to the library. PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNIFER PODOLSKY EAST BRUNSWICK — The East Brunswick Library was recognized at the 36th…
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Jamesburg scout restores trails behind Monroe Rec Center
Quinton Schimmel of Jamesburg has renovated the trails behind the Monroe Township Recreation Center as part of his Eagle Scout project. JAMESBURG — Quinton Schimmel completed his Boy Scout Eagle Project by restoring the trails located behind the Monroe Township Recreation Center. Quinton’s project involved creating a GPS map of the trails; clearing garbage, fallen…
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Church choir to offer holiday lessons, carols
The United Methodist Church of Milltown Sanctuary Choir will present its holiday service, “A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols for the Christmas Season,” 5 p.m. Dec. 20 at the church, 47 N. Main St. The event will feature works by Paul Manz, John Rutter, Thomas Attwood Walmisley, David Willcocks and others. The concert is…
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Twelfth Night gala scheduled at church
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River, will hold its first Twelfth Night Celebration 5-10 p.m. Jan. 9, 2016. The event is designed as an evening of music, magic and mirth for all ages. Highlights will include Renaissance-inspired foods and festive nonalcoholic drinks. Jesters, magicians, singers and musicians will entertain. Twelfth Night historically…
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Beloved diner closing after nearly six decades
By MATTHEW SOCKOL Correspondent After almost six decades of service, the Peterpank Diner is closing down. The restaurant in South Amboy will celebrate its 58th anniversary on Dec. 17, but that will also be its last. The property, which is located at 967 Route 9 on the border between Sayreville and South Amboy, has been…
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4-H members spread holiday cheer to needy families
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Members of Middlesex County 4-H get ready for their Project Gift event on Dec. 5. EAST BRUNSWICK — Many people have fond childhood memories of waking up on Christmas morning to see what Santa brought. To ensure that even the neediest families in the area have a chance to experience…
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Jewish musicians to perform Dec. 24
Jewish musicians Neshama Carlebach and Josh Nelson will perform at concert at 7 p.m. on Dec. 24 at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Both musicians are known for transforming ancient Jewish prayers and texts into soulful live performances. Tickets are $36 for adults or $18 for students. At the door, tickets…
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Old Bridge victims of Sandy finally see Blue Acres buyouts
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Three years after superstorm Sandy, the first Blue Acres Program buyout of 29 storm-damaged homes in the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge has been completed, according to state officials. That first buyout is a one-story bungalow style home at 9 Clifford Way, which was belonged to…
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