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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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E.B. store collecting toys for needy children
European Homemade Provisions, 301 Old Bridge Turnpike, East Brunswick, is holding its annual Christmas Toy Collection through Dec. 20. Members of the public are welcome to place an unwrapped new toy under the Christmas tree at the store. Toys will be donated to local children through South River PBA Local No. 62 and the Adopt-A-Family…
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East Brunswick adds security officer at each school
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – In a move to ensure a safe learning environment, the East Brunswick Board of Education voted to increase security at all of its district schools. “I think that given the world we live in currently, there is always an opportunity to enhance what we already do very…
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Adopt-A-Family accepting donations
The South River High School (SRHS) Adopt-A-Family Program Club is sponsoring its annual drive designed to help create a positive and memorable holiday by supplying gifts, clothing and necessities to South River families in need. New clothing, new toys, food and monetary donations to purchase new items are sought. Checks should be made payable to…
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Holiday breakfast, shopping set for Dec. 6
A Breakfast With St. Nicholas and Christmas Boutique is planned for 8 a.m.- noon Dec. 6 at St. Ambrose School, 81 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. The event will feature the breakfast, shopping at the boutique, photos with St. Nicholas and crafts for children. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $6 for youngsters under age 12; children…
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Hanukkah events include ice carving
The Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick will be the host to several Hanukkah events. A Menorah making workshop will be held at 1 p.m. on Dec. 6 at Home Depot, 401 South Main St., Milltown. The lighting of the giant Menorah of Freedom is set for 4 p.m. on Dec. 6 in front of…
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East Brunswick High School receives accreditation
EAST BRUNSWICK — East Brunswick High School has earned accreditation by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools, a worldwide leader in accreditation and continuous school improvement. “We are pleased to have earned accreditation by the Middle States Association and to share in our success with the greater school community, especially the…
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Holiday drive through offers tales of Christmases past
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer From top: Parishioners re-enact scenes from the Bible during the 31st annual A Drive Through the Christmas Story at Sayre Woods Bible Church in Old Bridge on Nov. 27. Mark Scott portrays a centurion. Kenectti Unachukuv, left, and Dan Unachukuv pose as The Three Wise Men. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN…
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Next police chief brings variety of skills, experiences
Police Captain James Conroy, the current commander of the Investigative Division for the East Brunswick Police Department, will begin serving as the department’s chief of police on Jan. 1. “I cannot thank [retiring] Chief [William] Krause enough for his years of dedicated service to our community,” Mayor David Stahl said. “He is leaving big shoes…
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