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Explore New Jersey’s unique history at Old Bridge Library
The Old Bridge Public Library will offer two special programs in September that explore New Jersey’s unique history. At 11 a.m. on Sept. 16, the library will welcome author and blogger Beth Lennon, AKA Mod Betty, and her Retro Roadmap program where attendees will discover the distinct vintage treasures that the Garden State has to…
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Keyport senior center shows off paintings
KEYPORT Showcasing watercolors, acrylic and pastel paintings, the borough’s Senior Center hosted its 4th annual Art Show. Composed of artwork created by 14 different artists at the center, residents viewed more than 20 paintings on Aug.23, at the Keyport Senior Center, located at 110 Second St. The center’s first art show was in August, 2014,…
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Senior Appreciation Day to be held in Freehold on Sept. 17
FREEHOLD – The Freehold Borough Human Relations Committee will host its fifth annual Senior Appreciation Day from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 in the Monmouth County Hall of Records parking lot, Main Street. The rain date for Senior Appreciation Day is Sept. 24. Residents of all towns and all ages are welcome to attend…
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Spotswood mayor named honorary pig master for St. Peter’s roast
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church has named Spotswood Mayor Ed Seely as the first honorary pig master for its fourth annual Community Pig Roast. The family-friendly event will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the church, located at the intersection of Main Street and Devoe Avenue in Spotswood. There will be musical entertainment…
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Monroe family wins heaviest tomato contest
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARIA PRATO The Lee family of Monroe grew a titan tomato, weighing in at 1.82 pounds, for the Friends of the Monroe Township Community Garden’s Heaviest Tomato Contest on Aug. 26.
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Manalapan resident to be honored for KIA flag law effort
MANALAPAN – Members of the Manalapan Township Committee will honor resident Don Klieger later this month and thank him for his efforts to have a bill signed into state law. The law that was signed by Gov. Chris Christie gives official recognition to the KIA, “Killed in Action,” flag which will fly over all official…
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Nature writer to discuss New Jersey ‘green’ areas at East Brunswick Library on Sept. 19
Nature writer and naturalist Jim Peck will show his photos and discuss beautiful and little-known natural areas across New Jersey that are ideal for exploring or hiking in the next Option Green program, sponsored by the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission and The East Brunswick Library, at 7 p.m. on Sept. 19 at…
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Will & Grace returns after an 11-year hiatus After an 11-year hiatus, Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally make their celebrated return to Will & Grace as the 16-time Emmy winner makes its homecoming on NBC, premiering on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. After their unforgettable eight-season run, comedy’s most…
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