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Interactive play for children written by South Brunswick High School students
The South Brunswick Arts Commission will present an interactive play at 2 p.m. on June 23 at the South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. “Fractured” is geared toward elementary-aged children on the first day of summer. The play combines fantasy and audience participation as a group of children works…
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Renegades dominant in Manalapan Memorial Day Tournament
The Battle of Monmouth Renegades soccer team beat the odds, winning the 31st annual Manalapan Memorial Day Tournament in dominating fashion. The U-17 Renegades team won big on the final day of the three-day tournament May 28, posting shutouts in three of the four games it played. The champions also scored 11 total goals in the tournament…
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Spotswood native will host film lecture at library
Natasha Himmelman will host a lecture discussing the 2006 film “The Last King of Scotland” at 7 p.m. June 27 at the Spotswood Library, 548 Main St., Spotswood. The event is free. For more information, visit www.spotslibrary.org or call 732-251-1515.
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Livingston Park students embrace the arts
By JENNIFER AMATO Managing Editor NORTH BRUNSWICK – Students at Livingston Park Elementary School have been captivated throughout the year with a series of multicultural performances focused on unity. Art teacher Jennifer Peppe applied for and received a $10,000 scholarship from Young Audiences, a not-for-profit performance group based out of Princeton. The group offers assemblies,…
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Upgrades at Veterans Park move forward
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – A contract has been awarded for a municipal project that was conceptualized by young adults in Freehold Borough. On May 22, the Borough Council passed a resolution awarding a $304,950 contract to Down to Earth Landscaping for improvements to Veterans Park, Schanck Street. As stated in the resolution,…
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Broadway Kids Camp July 31-August 4
“Broadway Kids” performing arts one week day camp for children ages 6-17 will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 31-August 4 at the Metuchen Reformed Church, 150 Lake Avenue, Metuchen. Initial registration deadline is June 1, but registrations will be accepted thereafter, space permitting. The Broadway Camp allows children to learn songs…
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High school students represent the beauty of language
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Four students from North Brunswick Township High School were awarded for their recitation during a foreign language poetry contest. Cynthia Liang placed first in intermediate German, Jenna Flanders received a second place award in advanced German, Veena Nagaprasad took third place in beginners French and Joanna Bernard garnered an honorable mention…
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Art educator surprised by winning state award
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – A well-established art teacher at North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) has another accolade to add to her palette. Valerie Y. Snyder-Grollman is the 2017 Arts Educator of the Year, named by New Jersey State Teen Arts. The award is made possible through grants from the New…
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Judge’s ruling awaited in police chief’s complaint
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – Police Chief Kevin Sauter is waiting for a judge to decide if he can amend a lawsuit he has filed against Colts Neck and include additional charges. Sauter has taken legal action against the township in state Superior Court, Freehold, in regard to a five-day unpaid suspension…
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