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Women invited to free self-defense class
A free community women’s self-defense class will be held 10-11:30 a.m. June 19 at Fastkix Taekwondo and Kickboxing Center, 100 Summerhill Road (across from Rite Aid), Spotswood. All ages are invited; 10- to 12-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult. The class will offer personal-safety instruction for home, work, car, vacation, etc. There are no…
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Car-wash proceeds to aid football team
The Monroe Falcon football team will hold a fundraising car wash 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 19 at Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. Cost is $5 per car. Falcon gear will be available for purchase.
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Symphony Orchestra to perform in Monroe
The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will present the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Jeffrey Grogan conducting, in a concert set for 8 p.m. June 25 at the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. Highlights will include selections from “Phantom of the Opera,” “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s…
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‘Pirates, High Seas’ coming to library
Magic Jim will perform “The Pirates and the High Seas” at 11 a.m. June 19 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Families with children of all ages are invited to join Magic Jim and his trusty sidekick, Doc the Croc, for a show featuring magic, humor, puppetry and audience participation. Admission…
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Program to shed light on memoir writing
A Memoir-Writing Workshop will begin at noon June 25 at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. Presenter will be Professor Edvige Giunta of New Jersey City University, Jersey City. Participants in the workshop will learn how to tap into their memory and piece together moments of their life “five minutes at a time.” The…
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Book-fair event to support EBEF
The East Brunswick Education Foundation (EBEF) and Barnes and Noble Book Fair will partner to raise funds for EBEF at a book fair set for 9 a.m.-9 p.m. June 19 at Barnes and Noble, Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. A percentage of the net sale of purchases and cafe sales will be donated…
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Nominees sought for SRHS Wall of Fame
South River High School (SRHS) is once again seeking nominations for selection to the South River High School Wall of Fame. The purpose of the wall is to identify and recognize the superior achievement and performance of former SRHS students within various fields of endeavor. These individuals and the recognition of their achievements will serve…
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Applications offered for 5K run and walk
The annual Frog Hollow Swim and Tennis Club 5K Run and Health Walk will take place June 26 at the club, Ferris Street, off South Pine Avenue, South Amboy. Registration is set for 7:30 a.m. The 5K will begin at 9 a.m. The event also will feature a free Youth Fun Run, awards, Tshirts, a…
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‘Holistic Living’ to be topic for seniors
A Senior Lunch and Learn for Monroe senior citizens is set for 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 21 at the Monroe Township Community Center, Monmouth Road. Topic will be “Holistic Living.” John Najar, M.A., will discuss a variety of issues that affect senior lifestyles. A complimentary lunch will be provided. The session is free of charge;…
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