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Movie matinees coming to library
Recent Hollywood films will be screened at 2 p.m. Aug. 1, 8, 15 and 22 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, as part of the library’s Friday Afternoon Movies series. Interested individuals should call or visit the library for a list of movies to be shown. Admission is free of charge. Registration is…
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Early bird registration open for golf outing
The Reformed Church Home nonprofit assisted-living and skilled-nursing facility in Old Bridge will hold its 23rd annual Golf Classic on Aug. 25 at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe. Early bird registration is $215 and includes golf, lunch, awards and prizes. To reserve, call 732-607-9230 or download a registration form at www.reformedchurchhome.com.
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VFW, Knights slate picnic in South River
VFW Post 1451 and Knights of Columbus Council 30001 will hold a joint picnic 1-6 p.m. July 26 at the VFW, 31 Reid St., South River. Clams, roasted pig, barbecued chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, watermelon, and assorted salads and sides will be available. There will be live music and pony rides. The cost is $25…
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Choir sings for families dealing with cancer
Twenty-five young musicians from Central Jersey are joining voices this summer to offer hope and assistance to local families battling the devastating effects of cancer. These volunteers, ages 13-17, make up the Day By Day Hope Foundation Choral Choir, which will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 25 and Aug. 15 at the Grind Coffee House-…
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Katie’s Pet Depot offers advice about pet food
Most of us are very careful about the foods we feed our families; we should be equally concerned about the foods you feed your pets. When considering what foods to offer: Read labels — make sure you know what is in the food, and what the protein, fat and omega levels are. Do they use…
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Preventative care important for pets
A ccording to a 2011 Bayer Veterinary Care Usage study, companion animal veterinary visits have been declining over the past several years. Study participants reported their pets saw the vet nearly 20 percent less than they did a mere four years ago.The infrequency of vet visits might be traced to a host of factors, including…
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The pros and cons of sharing a bed with pets
All About Pets Disney fans may recall a scene from the popular film,“Lady and the Tramp,” in which the cocker spaniel puppy, Lady, is spending her first night at home. Her new owners set up a cozy bed for her downstairs and try unsuccessfully to keep the pup from crying and whining during the night.…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
New Jersey State Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson Coleman and Assemblyman Reed Gusciora presented Fiddleheads Restaurant with a July 17 resolution on behalf of the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly to commemorate the 10th year of Fiddleheads doing business in Jamesburg under the ownership of executive chef Dan Davis and general manager Brian Blatz. Gusciora, a…
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‘Marsh Seining’ planned at Cheesequake Park
A program titled “Marsh Seining” is set for 1 p.m. Aug. 3 at Cheesequake Park, Old Bridge. Participants should meet at the Boathouse Pavilion for a short hike to Hooks Creek, where they will learn about the aquatic life in the water body. The event is open to all ages. For more information, call 732-566-…
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