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It’s all tumbling down
In the News • MARK ROSMAN This is an amazing time in our nation’s history, and an amazing time to be working in the media. We are all witnesses to what appears to be a complete meltdown in so many facets of our society, and every day the media reports more bad news. As our…
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The signs are there; we just have to listen
Girl Talk Girl Talk • CLARE MARIE CELANO I have always felt very connected to music and to the written word. I believe music and books are the conduits that connect me to my soul and to a source much larger than myself, allowing me to know I am not alone. There are some…
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Gee, that candy looks good enough to smoke
Coda • GREG BEAN My favorite line from the recent presidential campaign was Barack Obama explaining his youthful experimentation with mind-altering chemicals. “When I was young and stupid, I was young and stupid,” he said. That resonated with me, in large part because there was plenty of stupidity in my own misspent youth. Here, for…
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Business Briefs
Hometown Pool Supply has announced the grand opening of its second location, at 1380 West Veterans Highway (Route 528), Jackson, near the intersection with Hawkin Road. The company’s first location is in Old Bridge. Hometown Pools is a member of the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals and maintains certified technicians on staff for swimming…
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Performance poet to appear at library
Award-winning performance poet Glenis Redmond will bring poetry to life during a free presentation set for 7 p.m. May 7 in the café at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Redmond, an artist-in-residence at the State Theatre, New Brunswick, will tell stories with poetry about her life, her family and her African-American…
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Mother’s Day crafts on sale at museum
The East Brunswick Museum, 16 Maple St., East Brunswick, in the Historic Village of Old Bridge at the intersection of Main Street, Kossman Street and Old Bridge Turnpike, will host a Mother’s Day Craft Fair 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 2. The event will feature crafters and vendors offering a variety of merchandise, including handmade crafts…
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St. Vincent de Paul Walkathon planned
The 12th annual St. Vincent de Paul SocietyWalkathon is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. May 16 in the parking lot at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will take place rain or shine. Walkers are not required to obtain sponsors. All proceeds from the walk will go directly to assist…
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Salon sets cut-a-thon for autism research
The John Martin Hair Co., 336 Route 18, East Brunswick, will hold a cut-a-thon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3 with all proceeds benefitting Autism Speaks. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism; raising public awareness about autism and its effects…
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Giant Yard Sale on tap for May 2
The Level Club of South River will hold its semiannual Giant Yard Sale 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 2 on the grounds at the Masonic Temple, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, Sayreville. Rain date is May 3. For more information, call Robert Szegeti at 732-390-5732.
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