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Teen programs coming to Old Bridge Library
The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, is offering a variety of programs for teens during the month of August. • “Breakdancing” — Teens may demonstrate and teach their moves 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. on Wednesdays. • “Video Gaming” — Teens will play Rock Band 2 at 7:30…
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Brazilian film next up for library festival
The 2009 Summer International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will begin again Aug. 4 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of the Brazilian film “The Year My Parents Went on Vacation.” The 2006 movie, rated PG, was directed by Cao Hamburger. When they go into hiding from the…
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Main Street to stage ‘Leader of the Pack’
The Main Street Theatre Company will present “Leader of the Pack,” a rock ‘n’ roll musical featuring hits of the late ’50s and early ’60s. The musical is written by the team of Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry and Phil Spector and will be held 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Aug. 7-22, and at 2 p.m.…
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Church to hold free pancake breakfast
Cottrell Corners Community Church, 442 Cottrell Road, Old Bridge, will host a Free-for-All Outdoor Pancake Breakfast 9- 11 a.m. Aug. 23. Admission is free of charge. All are welcome to attend. For more information, log on to www.cottrellcorners.org, email cottrellcorners@ aol.com or call 732-588-5906.
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Spotswood H.S. class of 1979 sets reunion
The Spotswood High School class of 1979 will hold a 30-year class reunion 7-11 pm. Oct. 3 at the Cambridge Inn, Spotswood. Cost is $50 per person and includes hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, beer, wine, soda and dessert. Music will be provided by a DJ. Checks should be made payable to Diana Barclay and mailed…
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Guitar hero to impart expertise at library
Guitarist Matt Richards will share the skills and concepts he uses in his own playing during a program set for 7-8 p.m. Aug. 6 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Richards will demonstrate and discuss finger style and flat-pick techniques, chord progressions and scales, improvisation, playing as a soloist and more.…
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Gun violence to be focus of discussion
Bryan Miller, executive director of Ceasefire NJ, will lead a discussion titled “Gun Violence in America: Must We Accept It?” at the next meeting of the Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township planned for 10 a.m. Aug. 19 in the courtroom of the Monroe Township Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. The public is invited to…
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Anglican church will sponsor VBS
St. George’s Anglican Church, 56 Main St., Helmetta, will offer a vacation Bible school (VBS) 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 10-14. Participants will discover “The Untamed Nature of God” and explore “Wildwood Forest.” For more information, call 732-521-0169 or log on to www.stgeorgeshelmetta.org.
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Blood drive planned for Aug. 1 at church
St. Thomas the Apostle Church, in cooperation with Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, will hold a summer blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 1 in the parish auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Donors must be between the ages of 17 and 75, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in…
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