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Holy Family Church parish picnic Sept. 27
Holy Family Church will host its parish picnic at 2 p.m. Sept. 27 in the parish center and the parking lot on Pershing Avenue, Carteret. All are welcome. The cost is $14 for adults, $11 for seniors, and $5 for children 12 years old and under. For tickets or more information, call Debbit at 732-541-5736.
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Surf art show Aug. 29 in Belmar
“The Innermost Limits of Pure Stroke,” a surf art show to benefit Surfaid International, will take place Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Belmar Arts Council, 608 River Road, Belmar. The entry fee is $15 per piece for members and $20 per piece for nonmembers. There is a two-piece maximum. Entry…
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Back-to-school prayer rally Sept. 9 at theater
A back-to-school prayer rally will be held 7:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Forum Theater, 314 Main St., Metuchen, hosted by Jim Nevius, pastor of the Acts Church. The purpose of the gathering is to pray for a safe and productive 2009-10 school year for teachers and students. There also will be musical entertainment. The…
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Free paper-shredding event Aug. 29
The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders in conjunction with the borough of Metuchen will hold a mobile paper-shredding event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Metuchen Recycling Center, 44 Jersey Ave. Residents can bring old files, receipts, bills, financial statements, or any document that one has not recycled due to…
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Child care center to host open house
Edgar Child Care Center, 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen, has a limited number of openings for September enrollment. There will be an open house 4-6 p.m. Aug. 20. The program offers full-time and part-time options for infants through pre-kindergarten. The children participate in weekly swim, gym and music programs. Also offered is a 10 percent discount…
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Cat show slated at NJ Expo Center in Edison
Central Jersey Cat Fanciers will be hosting the Mid Atlantic Regional Awards show at the New Jersey Expo Center in Edison Aug. 20-30. Show hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, $5 for children ages 4-12, and children under 4 will…
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Vendors are sought for Old Bridge Day
The Old Bridge Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking vendors for Old Bridge Day 2009 set for Oct. 3. The event will feature amusements, food, crafts and live entertainment. For more information or to reserve, call 732-607-7940 or log on to www.oldbridge.com.
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What a catch
Left: Bridget Waldron, 10, of Metuchen, brings in her catch for measurement during the annual youth fishing derby at Tommy’s Pond in Metuchen on Aug. 15. Above: Alessandra Dambacher, 2, of Edison, gets some help with her pole from her dad Jesse. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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NJ Transit receives help from federal government
Nearly $300M grant is largest transit grant ever received BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer TIM LARSEN Gov. Jon S. Corzine praises the $298.7 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Transit Capital Grant presented by U.S. Transportation Secretary Raymond LaHood at MetroPark train station in Iselin on Aug. 14. WOODBRIDGE — New Jersey Transit received the largest…
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