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Molly Pitcher Guild to tie charity quilts
The Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Neff Chapel, Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road, Tennent section of Manalapan. Guests are invited to help members tie their charity quilts. Interested individuals should bring scissors and large needle that embroidery floss can go through. The club is made up of women…
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Mayor pleased with success of first Dinner for a Cause
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Despite the bad economy, many township residents are still in a giving mood. Mayor David Stahl saw this generosity firsthand during his Dinner for a Cause, held Oct. 16 at the new Community Arts Center, Cranbury Road. Stahl, who organized the dinner and concert to raise money…
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Families invited to E.B. SEPTA meeting
East Brunswick Special Education PTA (SEPTA) will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 in the public-meeting room at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. An informal “Coffee Talk” with Sharon Weber-Oleszkiewicz, the district’s director of special education, is set for 6 p.m. Dr. Rajeswarc Uthuswamy, a psychiatrist from the…
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Group’s target is ending homelessness in 10 years
Part of plan is to create 520 units of permanent affordable or supportive housing BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer Anewly established nonprofit organization is working collaboratively with Middlesex County to stop area homelessness before the year 2020. Coming Home of Middlesex County was created to implement the county’s 10-year plan to stop chronic and family…
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Craft festival set for Nov. 14 in O.B.
The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd will hold its annual Craft Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14 at the church, routes 9 and 516, Old Bridge. The event will include holiday shopping, lunch and homemade bakery items. Admission is free of charge. For more information, send an email to [email protected] or call 732-…
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One-car accident shuts down most lanes of Route 18 Sunday
EAST BRUNSWICK — An accident that resulted in downed power lines caused most of Route 18 to be closed for several hours on Sunday. Around 11:10 a.m., Phong Q. Chau, 30, of Edison, was driving a 1999 Honda minivan in the right lane of Route 18 south between Eggers Street and Edgeboro Road when he…
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Craft Fair/Bazaar planned at McCarrick
The Cardinal McCarrick High School Eagle Parent Association will hold a Holiday Craft Fair/Bazaar 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 in the school gym, Augusta Street, South Amboy. For more information, call Monica at 732-721-0748, ext. 244, or email mmendoza@ cardinalmccarrick.com.
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Energy-efficient school serves kids with autism
Campus includes accessible playground, aquatic center BY JENNIFER BOOTON Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A newly opened school for children with autism may be one of the most energy-efficient schools in the country. The Center for Lifelong Learning, an 89,000-square-foot special education school on Cheesequake Road, can serve up to 175 students, ages 3 to 21,…
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Country Line Dance on tap at VFW post
A Country Line Dance will be held 7-11 p.m. Nov. 13 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451, 31 Reid St., South River. Admission is $10 and includes a dance lesson. For more information and/or directions, call Pete Christiano at 732-254-9834 or email VFWPOST1451@ aol.com.
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