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Gym sponsors contest modeled after reality weight-loss show
Inspired by the life-changing results seen on the hit reality show “The Biggest Loser,” a local health center and gym is sponsoring a similar competition so local residents can get in on the act. Jamesburg Snap Fitness on Buckelew Avenue is inviting motivated locals to join in “a small-town version of the weight-loss competition.” “The…
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Local resident named to state Superior Court
Lisa M. Vignuolo, a Milltown resident and retiring partner at Borrus, Goldin, Foley, Vignuolo, Hyman & Stahl, P.C., in North Brunswick, after 13 years, was sworn in as a state Superior Court judge in New Brunswick on Jan. 27. Vignuolo graduated from Rutgers College with a degree in art history with high honors before attending…
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Proceeds Night to support school
Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will host a Proceeds Night fundraiser 5-9 p.m. Feb. 18 at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each school supporter’s check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present an event flier for the donation to count. For fliers…
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Chabad Center plans Feb. 28 Purim in Italy
The Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe will host Purim in Italy at 3 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 83 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. The event will feature a multimedia megillah reading, Italian-themed food, wine tasting, a Venetian carnival, music and dancing, hamantaschen and graggers. Guests are invited to create a Venetian mask…
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Students to offer free tax-preparation aid
Students from the Democracy House service-learning program at Middlesex County College, Edison, will be available during tax season to assist members of the public in preparing their tax returns. The assistance, by appointment only, will be offered through April 10, 1-5 p.m. on Fridays, noon-3 p.m. on Saturdays, at the New Brunswick Center, 140 New…
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Library offers patrons Coffee and a Book
The Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, is celebrating the first anniversary of its drive-thru window service by offering a Coffee and a Book promotion. Patrons who use the drive-thru window for book transactions will receive a coupon good for a free medium hot coffee at the Dunkin’ Donuts locations at 316 Applegarth Road,…
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Fundraisers
Feb. 11 • Dine-To-Donate, sponsored by the MOMS Club of the East Brunswick Area, 11 a.m.-midnight, at Applebee’s, Ryders Crossing Shopping Center, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Diners should present a Dine-To-Donate flier at the restaurant. Applebee’s will donate 10 percent of supporters’ bills to Little Hearts, a nonprofit organization helping children with…
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E.B. AARP slates Feb. 16 meeting
AARP Chapter No. 4855 will hold its next meeting at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 16 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Guest speaker Dr. John Reisert will offer a presentation titled “Pain Solutions … Without Drugs or Surgery.” All are welcome to attend.
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Knights will offer Lenten Fish Dinners
St. James Knights of Columbus will hold its Lenten Fish Dinners at 5 p.m. beginning Feb. 19 and continuing on Fridays during Lent at the council home, 83 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. Dinners will feature a selection of seafood meals and a salad bar.
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