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Jersey Shore is focus of museum exhibition
The Natural History Department of the Thomas Warne Museum, 4216 Route 516, Old Bridge, is presenting an exhibit titled “Beachcombing Along the Jersey Shore” through Aug. 30. The display features objects found on New Jersey beaches. For more information, log on to www.thomas-warne-museum.com or call 732-566- 2108, noon-6 p.m., Wednesdays-Sundays.
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Tickets available for bus trip to A.C.
Polish National Alliance Lodge No. 1728 will sponsor a July 12 bus trip to Trump Marina Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. from the Sayreville Borough Hall parking lot, Main Street. Cost is $22. Refreshments will be served on the bus. For more information or to reserve, call Eddie at 732-254-7991.
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Gallery showcases paintings by Highland Park resident
“Two Horns,” a painting by Bill Giacalone of Highland Park, is among those on display at Spotswood’s Academy of Music on Main Street. For more about the artist, visit the website www.bill-giacalone.com. SPOTSWOOD — The Academy of Music on Main Street will display oil paintings by Bill Giacalone of Highland Park in its art gallery…
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Reformed Church Home recognized
OLD BRIDGE — The Reformed Church Home, Route 18, has been selected as a finalist in the 2009 NJBIZ “Healthcare Heroes” program for Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility of the Year. The awards program recognizes individuals, organization and facilities in New Jersey that demonstrate heroic actions in the health care industry. Linda Root of Mendham, whose…
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Legion plans fundraiser event due to burglary
Unknown suspects broke into Milltown post June 22 BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLTOWN — A burglary that took place last month may mean that senior veterans in nursing homes and various civic organizations will not be able to receive help from the Joyce Kilmer American Legion Post 25. In an effort to recoup some…
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Council may adopt BYOB law July 13
Strip club owner vows to fight ordinance in court BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — Borough officials are moving forward with a law that would prohibit customers from bringing alcohol to businesses that do not have liquor licenses. The law, however, does not ban restaurants from allowing patrons to bring their own alcohol, a…
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Jersey Kidz ready to rock the masses
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer Above: Jackie “Cole” Miskanic (r) with singer-songwriter Demi Lovato, one of her influences. Right: Miskanic (r) performs with Jersey Kidz at the Bamboozle Festival outside Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. The band, whose average age is 12, secured the gig by winning a four-month battle of the bands. EAST BRUNSWICK…
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Star-spangled celebration
PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff From top: Johnny Soto of North Brunswick takes in the festivities during Sayreville’s Independence Day celebration, held Friday in Kennedy Park. Children enjoy some jumps on the inflatable rides. Karisa Quinn, 12, of Parlin, tries the Bungee Run.
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Fundraisers
July 10 • Art Auction, sponsored by the Monroe Township Public Library Foundation, preview at 6 p.m., event begins at 7 p.m., at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Walltodo Ltd., of New York will conduct the event. Framed original oils, signed and numbered limited editions, serigraphs, lithographs, sports memorabilia, more. Featured artists…
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