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Quest for the perfect seat
Around Town • AMY ROSEN Ienjoy going to shows. Whether it is a Broadway show, community theater, a concert, or a school production, it is always nice to look forward to being entertained. As the day of the event approaches, my anticipation of a pleasant experience increases. We try to arrive early and settle in…
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Litterbugs dump on Howell
What the heck is going on in Howell? Don’t people in the community have any respect for the environment? Judging from what some good Samaritans found when they participated in a recent cleanup of just one location, the answer to that second question may be no. On a recent Saturday morning, members of the Howell…
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Oh yes, it’s ladies night, and the feeling is right
Coda • GREG BEAN This presentation of the Greg Bean Common Sense Award goes to New Jersey Senate Republican leader Tom Kean, who has struck a blow against stupid bureaucratic intervention in the private sector. Specifically, Kean — who represents Essex, Union, Somerset and Morris counties — called on state Democrats last week to support…
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Senior well-being to be topic at church
Bobbi Guseman, assistant administrator of the Reformed Church Home, Old Bridge, offer a presentation titled “Prevention: The Key to Health and Well-Being for Seniors” 7 p.m. at the First Reformed Church, 40 Thomas St., South River. The presentation will cover behaviors, activities and strategies that can reduce the chance of illnesses and accidents as individuals…
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OBHS Band plans car wash, clothing drive
The Old Bridge High School Marching Band will hold a fundraising car wash and clothing drive 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 25 in the Carl Sandburg Middle School parking lot near Lombardi Field, Route 516 and Ticetown Road, Old Bridge. Cost is $7 per car. For more information on the clothing drive, log on to www.leaguelineup.com/obhsbandparents.
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Bowling event to raise funds for OBHS Band
The Old Bridge High School (OBHS) Marching Band will hold a bowling fundraiser 8-10 p.m. July 30 at Strathmore Lanes, Route 34, Aberdeen. Cost is $15 for three games and shoes.
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Used cell phones sought to aid soldiers
The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Sayreville, is collecting used cell phones. The phones will be used to obtain calling cards for U.S. soldiers overseas. For more information and for drop-off location, call Lorraine at 609-448-2587.
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Palma to sing classics, oldies at Aug. 1 event
Patsy Palma will be joined by some of his musical friends in a concert set for 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The evening will feature classic standards and golden oldies. Light Italian and American fare will be on sale at the theater café. Tickets…
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Free concert on tap July 24 at Corner Café
Vocal entertainer Bob Orlowski will appear in a free concert set for 8-10 p.m. July 24 at the Corner Café located in Body and Soul, 79 E. Railroad Ave., Jamesburg. Orlowski specializes in the style of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Nat “King” Cole and other “crooners.” Selections in the singer’s first set will…
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