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Crew members needed for Conservation Corps
Applications are being accepted for the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps, whose mission is to protect and preserve natural areas from misuse, polluters and the forces of nature at the more than 7,000 acres of open space in Middlesex County. Crew members earn $8.50 per hour and will work Saturdays from Sept. 27 through Nov.…
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Skate park
PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIAN ROSE Sam Motusesky, Brooke Motusesky and Lauren Matheus, left to right, enjoy their time at the RollerMagic skating rink in South Amboy as part of the summer camp activities run by the Raritan Valley YMCA.
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State Theatre names interim president
Warren R. Zimmerman NEW BRUNSWICK — Warren R. Zimmerman has been named the State Theatre’s interim president and CEO. Effective July 7, Zimmerman will lead the New Brunswick-based staff and help sustain the growth and momentum of the organization while planning for future initiatives. He had worked very closely with former President Mark W. Jones…
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Seniors schedule trip to Pennsylvania resort
The Sayreville Seniors Thursday Club will sponsor a Sept. 23 excursion to Mount Haven Resort, Milford, Pa. The trip will include an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet upon arrival at 10:30 a.m.; choice of bingo, a movie or cards; a fourhour open bar; dancing; a one-man show featuring singer, musician and comedian Joey Vincent; and an all-you-can…
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Knights seek donors for Aug. 2 blood drive
St. Thomas the Apostle Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815 will hold its annual Summer Blood Drive 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 2 in the parish school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The need for blood is urgent during vacation months. Appointments may be made by logging on to http://tinvurl.com/stthomas-drive or by calling 800-933-BLOOD. Walk-ins…
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‘Bye Bye Birdie’ to close Plays-in-Park
Middlesex County’s summer theater, Plays-in-the-Park, will conclude its 2014 season of musicals with a production of “Bye Bye Birdie” at 8:30 p.m. July 30-Aug. 9 at the Stephen J. Capestro Theater in Roosevelt Park, Edison. The box office will be open 5:30-9 p.m. on performance days. Patrons must bring a low-back lawn chair; chair-back height…
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Residents can report marine emergencies with new app
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Following a fish kill that left 450,000 Atlantic Menhaden dead in the Shark River, the American Littoral Society unveiled a new smartphone app — Marine Defenders — that allows citizen scientists to report marine emergencies. The app, which was announced May 28, was originally conceived and developed for reporting oil…
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Country music artists sought for drunken driving campaign
A country music project aims to bring awareness to the dangers of drunken driving, and New Jersey artists are invited to get involved. As the national campaign spokesperson for the “Pick Up a 12 Pack of Life” CD project, singer-songwriter Jayna Lininger is teaming up with 12 Pack Of Life to put together a series…
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‘Downton Abbey’ on screen at library
The Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, will show the award-winning PBS series “Downton Abbey,” season 3, episodes 3-6, at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25. Admission is free of charge. Registration is not required. For more information, call the library at 732-521-5000.
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