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Exploring the risk factors for prostate cancer
In the United States, one in six men can expect to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, while there is a one in seven chance that a Canadian man will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point during his lifetime. Those elevated incidence rates could be a byproduct of an aging population, as age is…
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Healing mission coming to St. George’s
Jack and Anna Marie Sheffield will lead a healing mission Sept. 11-13 at St. George’s Church, 56 Main St., Helmetta. Registration will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 11; soup and sandwiches will be served. The healing service will follow at 7 p.m. The weekend will feature worship, praise, teaching and prayer groups. Admission is free…
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Alborada to mark 20 years of dance
The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre will premiere its newest home-season production, “20 Years of Flamenco and Spanish Dance in New Jersey,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Crossroads Theatre, 7 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. The show will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Alborada as a nonprofit dance company. Tickets cost $30 for VIP front-row seating, $25…
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Loss and the Jewish holidays to be topic
Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner, campus chaplain, the Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living, Somerset section of Franklin, will lead a program titled “Coping With Loss During the Jewish Holidays” 9:30-11 a.m. Sept. 10 at Jewish Family and Vocational Services of Middlesex County, 52 Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe. Admission is free of charge. Coffee and…
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MCFOODS moving to East Brunswick
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Volunteers at the MCFOODS distribution center, which is moving to East Brunswick from New Brunswick. The center is staffed by volunteers as well as employees of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority. COURTESY OF MCFOODS EAST BRUNSWICK — Having served the community for 21 years, the Middlesex County Food Organization and…
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Walk/run to benefit needy in community
The Our Lady of Victories Conference of St. Vincent de Paul will participate in the eighth annual National Friends of the Poor Walk/Run Sept. 26 set to begin at 8:30 a.m. in Kennedy Park, Washington Road, Sayreville. All walkers and runners are welcome. All funds raised will benefit those in need, served by the OLV…
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AARP offers trip to Boston, Salem
Old Bridge AARP Chapter No. 4854 will offer a five-day, four-night bus trip to Boston, Salem and the North Shore, all Massachusetts, Oct. 1-5. Cost is $485 per person. The trip will include motor-coach transportation; hotel accommodations; eight meals; a guided tour of the historical city of Boston with visits to the JFK Presidential Library…
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New officers join Old Bridge police force
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Old Bridge Police Department welcomed four new officers during a swearing in cereony on Aug. 24. OLD BRIDGE — The Old Bridge Police Department has four new police officers, which brings the department’s complement to 90 police officers. Aaron Braun, 26, Jay Cavaiola, 29, Christopher Heredia, 26, and Ronia…
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Poker Run, Pig Roast will support veterans
American Legion Riders Post No. 253 will host its annual Poker Run and Pig Roast Sept. 12 beginning at the post home, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood. Sign in will take place 9-11 a.m. The party is set for noon-6 p.m. Music will be by Sportin’ Wood. Donation is $20. Proceeds will benefit veterans. For more information,…
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