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Rider University choir members to perform in Philly, New York
NORTH BRUNSWICK — Several local students from Rider University will perform Gustav Mahler’s choral masterwork Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection” with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia on Oct. 30, Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. Simer Bhatia, Vinroy Brown and Dowon Kang, all of North Brunswick, will also perform at Carnegie Hall in…
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Child care center to host food drive
Kiddie Academy, 2400 Route 27, North Brunswick, is organizing a Nov. 3-14 community food drive to benefit M.C.F.O.O.D.S. The public may drop off nonperishable items such as boxed pastas; canned meat or fruits/vegetables; and items such as baby supplies, soap, shampoo, diapers and wipes. For information, call 732-422-2900.
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Six-week course focuses on positivity
The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) will present “How Happiness Thinks: Jewish Perspectives on Positive Psychology” beginning Nov. 4. Rabbi Levi Azimov of Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick will conduct the six-course sessions 7:45-9:15 p.m. Tuesdays at the Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick, 1 Riva Ave., North Brunswick. The course is based on…
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United times
PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above: Cayla Han of North Brunswick, right, and Seu Park of West Windsor sample rice cakes during the Calvary Korean United Methodist Church festival on Oct. 18, which raised money for the superstorm Sandy relief campaign “Future With Hope,” which is administered by the Greater NJ United Methodist Church. Above right:…
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Senior center hosts indoor flea market
The Friends of the North Brunswick Senior Center will hold an indoor flea market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 2 at the center, 15 Linwood Place, North Brunswick.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Becky J. Liken of North Brunswick has been cited by Legal Services of New Jersey for the organization’s Equal Justice Medal for her extraordinary work in providing free legal help to New Jersey residents who are financially disadvantaged but in need of legal assistance. Since 2010, Liken has contributed more than 1,800 hours of pro…
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Flag day
PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN FULLER When the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9111, 11 Henderson Road, Kendall Park, needed to replace its flag box, the Home Depot of South Brunswick donated a new box to the post. The public may deposit unserviceable American flags in the box, which the post then disposes of in accordance…
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Waterways cleanup scheduled for Nov. 1
The Milltown Environmental Commission and the Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership will sponsor a cleanup of the Milltown waterway areas 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 1. Interested individuals are invited to meet at the police entrance at Milltown Borough Hall, 39 Washington Ave. The cleanup, which is designed to improve water quality and beautify the borough, will…
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Positive placemats
Girl Scouts Gabrielle and Alexandra McLean of South Brunswick created more than 100 individually hand-drawn, inspirational placemats for Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen in New Brunswick to earn their Girl Scout Silver Award. PHOTO COURTESY OF DONNA McLEAN
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