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There is plenty for children to do, see and learn in the area
Forsgate Country Club Check out these local businesses that cater to children and parents: Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township, announces the return of Camp Forsgate, a unique, full-day summer camp for children ages 4-10. Open to member and non-member families, Camp Forsgate will operate Monday through Friday from June 29 to Aug. 14, from 9…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Central Jersey SCORE, a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is seeking volunteers to assist people looking to start a business or to grow an existing small business. The organization is particularly interested in recruiting former or retired business owners and executives who want to share their experience and knowledge with today’s…
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Chamber of commerce to host May 5 job fair
Assemblyman Joe Danielsen and the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a job fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 5 at The Imperia, 1714 Easton Ave., Somerset. Various companies, colleges and community organizations will be in attendance. The event is open to the public. Dress for success, and bring résumé copies. Limited spaces are…
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County Democrats to run three incumbents in 2015
The Middlesex County Democratic Organization has chosen its candidates for this year’s primary election. Middlesex County Clerk Elaine Flynn, Freeholder Director Ronald Rios and Freeholder James Polos will run uncontested in the June 2 primary. In November, they would face the Republican slate of Alex Barletta for county clerk, and Jose Alonso and Sharon Hubberman…
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June workshop to focus on raising chickens
The Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will hold the workshop, “Raising Chickens in Your Backyard,” 6-9 p.m. June 10 at the EARTH Center in Davidsons Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. The free workshop will be hosted by Dr. Joseph Heckman, who has been raising chickens on a pasture since 2005. He will…
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Hugs for Brady 5K continues mission to end childhood cancer
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Sherrie and Brady Wells PHOTO COURTESY OF OFKD PHOTOGRAPHY The mission to end childhood cancer continues. The Hugs for Brady Foundation’s fifth annual Twilight 5K and Kids Fun Run is set for May 16. The foundation provides funding for the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology program at the Rutgers Cancer Institute…
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Local teen sings her way to ‘La Voz Kids’ show
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Rossany Rodriguez of North Brunswick has made it through the blind auditions of “La Voz Kids.” PHOTO COURTESY OF LA VOZ KIDS A Middlesex County teen has a voice in an international competition. Rossany Rodriguez, a junior at North Brunswick Township High School, has made it through the blind auditions…
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Scouts’ honor
PHOTO COURTESY OF VINCENT PERCOCO Jovin, from left, Sean, Xavier, Zachary and Andrew from Boy Scout Troop 129 in Old Bridge meet Gov. Chris Christie at the 134th Town Hall meeting held at Old Bridge High School on April 7. The Scouts are working on the Citizenship in the Community Merit award, which requires them…
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Florios to be honored at CASA fundraiser
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Middlesex County will honor former Gov. Jim Florio and Lucinda Florio at a toast 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 3 at Steakhouse 85, Church St., New Brunswick. The program will include a performance by the New Jersey Youth Chorus. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at www.casaofmiddlesexcounty.org or by…
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