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New theater seats needed at Villagers
The Villagers Theatre, now celebrating its 50th year, will present performances of “Please … Be Seated,” a fundraising evening of comedy, at 8 p.m. Jan. 15 and 16 in the Villagers Theatre Black Box, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin. All proceeds will go toward the purchase of 100 new chairs to replace the…
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Friday’s event to aid Bombers bowling
The Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) Bombers bowling team will host a T.G.I.F. Night fundraiser 5-9 p.m. Jan. 12 at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. Supporters should tell their server they are there to support the bowling team. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each bill (excluding alcohol) to the team.…
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JFVS to conduct computer training
Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) will offer computer training classes beginning the week of Jan. 11 at its office at 32 Ford Ave., Milltown. Classes will cover basic keyboarding, Microsoft Windows, beginner and intermediate Word, beginner and intermediate Excel, Power Point, surfing the Internet and “Simple Start for QuickBooks.” A course…
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Single Dinner Mates will meet Jan. 20
Single Dinner Mates and Travel Mates-Monthly will hold a meet-and-greet dinner meeting for all singles at 6 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Olive Garden Restaurant, 777 Route 18 south, East Brunswick. The cost for the full-course dinner is $25. The group’s “Dine Around Singles” program is designed to promote monthly dinner get-togethers at various restaurants.…
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$500 grant awarded to O.B. Senior Center
Golden LivingCenter, a skilled nursing facility on Route 18, Old Bridge, has awarded a $500 grant to the Old Bridge Senior Center to aide in its nutrition and exercise programs. Golden LivingCenter Executive Director David Weiner presented the check to Old Bridge Director of Parks, Recreation and Social Services Tom Badcock at a recent Township…
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Sacred Heart to take part in Polar Plunge
SOUTH AMBOY — Representatives of Sacred Heart School will take the term “chilling out” to a whole new level this Sunday. The Rev. Joseph Romanowski, Sacred Heart Church pastor, and school Principal Sister Marie Connolly will be taking the plunge in Sea Bright, Monmouth County, as part of the Ancient Order of Hibernians’ fourth annual…
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Toys for Tots
Tony Modzelewski (c), senior vice commandant of the Marine Corps League of New Jersey, picks up toys at the Reformed Church Home, Old Bridge, for the Toys for Tots program. With help from the local communities, as well as family members and staff, the Church Home donated more than 20 cartons of new toys for…
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Welcoming 2010
From top: Isabelle Marmara, 3, of Old Bridge, has her crown adjusted by mom Olivia during the Old Bridge Public Library’s New Year’s Eve party Dec. 31. Edward Donohue draws on the crown he created during the party. Mary Eckland, teens’ librarian, stays behind the scenes as she lowers the ball while Nathanial Richman, 2,…
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Builder seeks to remove age restrictions from plan
Northwood Manor returns to Old Bridge board tonight BY LAUREN CIRAULO OLD BRIDGE — Representatives of a senior housing plan will appear before the Zoning Board of Adjustment six years after receiving approval in hopes of shedding the age restriction caveat from their proposed complex. The applicant for the plan known as Northwood Manor is…
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