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Newcomer Shanice Williams shines in NBC’s star-studded live musical
By Lori Acken, www.channelguidemag.com Somewhere over the Rainbow Room marquee that marks the eatery’s shared entrance with NBC Studios at New York City’s legendary 30 Rockefeller Plaza, a brand-new Dorothy prepares to make the “Wizard of Oz” story her own. During an intense, nationwide audition process this past June, 19-year-old, applecheeked charmer Shanice Williams —…
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Breakfast With Santa scheduled at church
Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St., will hold its annual Breakfast With Santa 9-11 a.m. Dec. 12. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausages, eggs, coffee, tea and juice. Tickets cost $6 for adults; $3 for children under age 12. For tickets or more information, call Winsome at 732-432-9072.
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Company seeks to ‘Drive Out Hunger’
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — This holiday season, Hermann Services is staying local with its corporate charitable work by giving back to the community that has helped sustain it since Fred Hermann founded the company in New Brunswick 88 years ago. As a leading locally-based logistics and transportation company, Hermann Services has mounted a “Drive Out Hunger”…
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Children’s book author to visit library
The Old Bridge Library will continue its Local Author series with a presentation by children’s book author Carmen Rubin at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The Manalapan-based Rubin, who is known for her works including “The Gifted Guitar” and “Ashti Meets Birdman Al,” will read from…
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Pets invited to pose for photos with Santa
New Beginnings Animal Rescue, 706-R Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will offer its annual Pet Photos With Santa event 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5. Digital photos will be available at a cost of $10 for one and $15 for two, including a holiday frame folder. Pets, children and families are welcome. A Holiday Gift Boutique will…
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Bah humbug
PHOTO COURTESY OF PLAYHOUSE 22 Ebenezer Scrooge, played by Fred Dennehy of Cranbury, is visited by the Spirit of Christmas Past, portrayed by Jackie Master of North Brunswick, in a scene from the Dickens’ Christmas classic “A Christmas Carol,” which is celebrating its 20th anniversary at Playhouse 22 in East Brunswick. Performances will be 8…
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Hadassah gift wrap coming to E.B. mall
East Brunswick Hadassah will sponsor its annual Holiday Gift Wrapping Booth Dec. 6-24 near Macy’s in Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. The event is designed to raise funds for cancer research.
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Assisted living facility helps to reform the holidays for the less fortunate
The Reformed Church Home (RCH) of Old Bridge assisted living and skilled nursing center has donated several hundred pounds of nonperishable food and more than $1,800 in cash contributions to the Food Bank of Old Bridge. Mayor Owen Henry, Food Bank Manager Diane Amabile, volunteers and staff accepted the donations on Nov. 20, which will…
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‘Happy’ holidays? Maybe not for those with untreated hearing loss
By Thomas J. Ouimet, BC-HIS People who live with untreated hearing loss are more prone to anxiety, depression, feelings of isolation, and even anger.The holidays can be especially trying for those with hearing loss because there’s usually a lot of laughter and sharing of stories, and the person with hearing loss often feels left out…
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