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Community gets a kick out of soccer cleat collection
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The community at large donated almost 200 pairs of soccer cleats that will be sent to children in Central America. PHOTO COURTESY OF AZRA BAIG SOUTH BRUNSWICK — There are a lot of happy feet across the western hemisphere, thanks the efforts of the community at large. The Cleats For…
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Holiday Cookie Walk scheduled at church
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will hold its annual Holiday Cookie Walk beginning at 9 a.m. Dec. 12. An assortment of home-baked cookies will be offered for purchase at $8.50 per pound, while supplies last.
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Seniors sponsoring trip to Taj Mahal, A.C.
Jamesburg Senior Citizens will host a Nov. 23 trip to Trump Taj Mahal Casino, Atlantic City. Sign-in is set for 10:15-10:45 a.m. at the Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Ave. The bus will depart at 11 a.m. Cost is $25 per person and includes transportation and a $25 return in slot play. All are welcome.…
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Youth invited to legion paint parties
The American Legion Post No. 253 Ladies Auxiliary will hold two upcoming events for young people at the post home, 60 Devoe Ave., Spotswood. A Pee-Wee Picasso Holiday Painting and Pizza Party is set for noon-4 p.m. Nov. 27. Tickets cost $25 each; price includes all painting supplies, an artist to guide the group, games…
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Comic expo to bring hardcore fans, big names, to Edison
EDISON — The New Jersey Comic Expo (NJCE) is coming to the township. MAD Event Management will debut its newest comic convention Nov. 21 and 22 at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison. The biggest event of its kind to come to the Garden State, according to organizers, the NJCE…
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Local Muslims strongly condemn Paris attacks
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Muslims from the area are condemning the terror attacks in Paris, which left 129 dead and hundreds injured after a soccer stadium, concert hall and restaurants were attacked by gunmen and suicide bombers last Friday. The Islamic Society of Central Jersey (ISCJ) in Monmouth Junction released a statement expressing its…
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Seniors invited on trip to Hershey museum
Club 60 and the Senior Citizens Club of St. Clement’s Parish, Matawan, will be the hosts to a trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania, Dec. 10-11. The trip will include a guided bus tour of the town, one night at the Hershey Lodge, a buffet breakfast and admission to the Hershey’s Chocolate World museum. The cost is…
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Christmas Bazaar, Santa Breakfast set
Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) Parish will host its Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5 in the school building, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown. The event will offer a day of holiday shopping, food and family activities. Highlights will include an Old-Fashioned Bake Sale; a New-to-You Christmas booth; a Country Christmas booth; an ornament booth;…
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Special needs aquatic program begins Jan. 9
The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services’ Special Needs Program will offer Adaptive Aquatics on Saturdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 13, at the North Brunswick Township High School pool, 98 Raider Road. Highly trained staff will help participants practice breathing, kicks, arm movements, treading and water safety. Ages 5 to 10 will meet from…
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