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Asbury Park Oyster Festival
TOP PICK The Asbury Park Oyster Festival will close out summer with nonstop fun, live music and great food: 5-10 p.m. Sept. 11, noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 and noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 13. The three-day festival takes place in the shadow of the historic Carousel building and features more than 70 arts…
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Wonder and amazement await on the trail
In theaters now By Paul Hall www.channelguidemag.com Bill Bryson (Robert Redford) is an accomplished travel writer. He’s brought a number of worldwide destinations home to the masses through his writing. Although the exotic locales have long been his subjects, he desires to set out on an American journey like no other. He wants to hike…
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Up late with Stephen Colbert
‘I really want all kinds of guests,’ says Stephen Colbert as his new late-night foray, ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,’ launches By Jeff Pfeiffer “I want to do jokes on Donald Trump so badly, and I have no venue,” Stephen Colbert told reporters back in August at the Television Critics Association press tour, when…
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Remember Julie Newmar?
by Ali Datko, ReMIND Magazine She wasn’t the only Catwoman, but Julie Newmar holds the title as the very first. Born Julia Chalene Newmeyer, American actress and entrepreneur Julie Newmar has never been far from the stage. Both her mother, a Ziegfeld Follies chorus girl, and her father, an engineering professor and head football coach…
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Vendors welcome at fall fest, craft show
The Immaculate Conception Rosary- Altar Society Fall Festival/Craft Show (formerly Granny’s Cellar) is set for Nov. 28 at Immaculate Conception Church, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Vendors are sought. For more information or to reserve a table/space, call Jay at 609-409-0199.
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‘Ironbound Crooner’ to perform at library
Singer and composer John Padovano will present a free concert beginning at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Padovano, a native of Newark, is known as “The Ironbound Crooner” and performs original music and poetic songs. His show, titled “Poesia and Chanson,” will feature…
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Volunteers needed to advocate for children
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Middlesex County has current openings for volunteers to advocate for children in Middlesex County who have experienced abuse or neglect. CASA volunteers, who are appointed by a judge, provide an independent voice for a child and speak for the child’s best interests. They research the child welfare case, meet…
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Dinner to close out summer at Elks
The South Amboy Elks will host their Endof Summer Meatloaf Dinner fundraiser 5-8 p.m. Sept. 17 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave. All members and guests are welcome to attend. Cost is $10 per person. For more information, call 732-727-7170.
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Knights to sponsor fundraising dinner
St. Lawrence Knights of Columbus Council No. 10281 will host its Home-Style Chicken Dinner 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in the St. Lawrence Parish Center, Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. Proceeds will be used toward the purchase of new tables for the church hall.
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