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Big Chill 5K set for Dec. 5 at Rutgers
Registration is open for The Rutgers Big Chill, a charity 5K run/walk that will be held by the Rutgers Recreation, a department within the Division of Student Affairs at the Rutgers University New Brunswick campus. The race begins at 9 a.m., Dec. 5, at the Rutgers University College Avenue gym, 130 College Ave., New Brunswick.…
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Rosarians to offer grave covers, wreaths
St. Stan’s Altar Rosary Society will take orders for Christmas grave blankets and wreaths Nov. 14, 15, 21 and 22 at the church, MacArthur Avenue, Sayreville. Samples will be on display in the church main lobby and elevator lobby. Three grave blanket sizes are available: small, $21; medium, $26; large, $36. Wreaths cost $21 each.…
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Bill Turner to perform at Elks’ NYE party
The East Brunswick Elks will present Bill Turner & Blue Smoke at its New Year’s Eve Party, beginning at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 at the lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave., East Brunswick. There will be a cocktail hour with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres followed by a hot buffet with salad, chicken Francaise, glazed ham,…
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Mary “Jane” Staeger
Mary “Jane” Staeger, 84, of the Cheesequake section of Old Bridge Township, left this world peacefully at her home on Sept. 16 and is now volunteering for the greater good. Born to the late Walter and Gertrude Staeger, Jane was a lifelong resident of the township. She attended Matawan High School and was employed for…
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Raritan Poets to meet monthly at library
The Raritan Poets reading group will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the East Brunswick Library, 1 Civic Center Drive. All ages are welcome. Bring 10 copies of the reading sample.
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Health, wellness event to support vets charity
A Health and Wellness Holiday Extravaganza is set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Jamesburg Elks Lodge, 77 W. Railroad Ave. The event will feature various beauty, health, wellness, fashion-accessory and food vendors, and will raise money for Driven by Heroes, a nonprofit veterans organization. Admission is free of charge.
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LeGrand brings inspirational story to local high school
By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Former Rutgers University football player Eric LeGrand speaks to students at Allentown High School on Nov. 2. JENNIFER ORTIZ/STAFF In October 2010, Rutgers University football player Eric LeGrand collided with Army’s Malcolm Brown during the fourth quarter of a game at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. The collision caused an injury…
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Jewelry donations sought for fundraiser
The Friends of the Spotswood Public Library will hold its Vintage and Costume Jewelry Sale 3:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 18 and 3- 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the library, 548 Main St. All proceeds will go to help support the library. Jewelry donations are sought through Nov. 14. Broken and single earrings will be accepted. For…
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SRHS class of ’17 sets Nov. 13 auction
The South River High School (SRHS) class of 2017 will sponsor its Quarter Paddle Auction 7 p.m. Nov. 13 in the cafeteria at the high school, 11 Montgomery St. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission tickets cost $15 and include one paddle and one chip. Larger prizes will be auctioned off via additional bids.…
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