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Environmental panel plans talk on birding
Birding expert Roger Dreyling will offer a program titled “Why Birds and Birding?” at the next meeting of the Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership set for 7:30 p.m. July 21 at the Milltown Senior Center, 60 Violet Terrace. Discussion will focus on birding as a hobby, backyard bird feeders, birding in its many forms, birding equipment,…
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Editor named host of Broadcast News
Mark Rosman, a managing editor with Greater Media Newspapers, has been named the new host of Greater Media Broadcast News. The weekly video newscast that may be viewed online at http://www.gmnews.com /broadcast is comprised of news and features from throughout Greater Media Newspapers’ coverage area in Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties. Rosman has been employed…
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RAY CHISTE Colorful zinnias bloom on a commercial flower farm in western Monmouth County on July 12.
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Children’s librarian to hold story times
Lori Nattrass, a children’s librarian at the South River Public Library, will hold “A Story With Lori” story time at 1 p.m. every Tuesday at the library, 55 Appleby Ave., for children ages 3-5. She will also hold story time at 11 a.m. every Friday for children ages 1-2. Nattrass will read stories, sing fun…
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Concert to feature Afro-Peruvian band
The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission’s Music in the Park Summer Concert Series will continue with a performance by the Afro-Peruvian Ensemble 6 p.m. July 23 in the open-grove gazebo on the lake at Thompson Park, Monroe. The remaining schedule is as follows: July 30 — The Jersey Swingtones in a tribute to Frank…
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‘Stuff the Bus’ school supply drive takes place July 25
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — United Way of Central Jersey is hosting its annual “Stuff the Bus” event to collect new school supplies for children in need in Middlesex and Somerset counties. “We have been hosting this event for approximately 15 years,” said Patricia Desiderio, executive assistant at United Way. Desiderio said the…
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Curtain to rise on Monroe author’s play
Jemma Nigh Productions will present several upcoming performances of “Sisters in Pain,” a satire by Monroe author Myra Danon. The schedule is as follows: July 23 — 7 p.m., Mercer County Library, Twin Rivers Branch, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor; Aug. 13 — 7 p.m., Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan;…
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Monroe set for annual fishing derby at Thompson Park
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer MONROE – The township is gearing up for its 25th annual fishing derby, an event that has become something of a tradition for local residents. According to Jay Brown, program supervisor for the Monroe Township Department of Parks and Recreation, the Aug. 11 derby is expected to draw about…
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South River to flaunt eateries
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER – The South River Economic Development Commission wants to cash in on the borough’s wealth of nationally recognized restaurants to draw out-oftown visitors. “South River is a Mecca of amazing food,” said South River Economic Development Commission President Nicole Sansone. On July 19, the borough will kick off…
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