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Talk to shed light on George, Ira Gershwin
The Brandeis National Committee (BNC), Middlesex Chapter, will present a program titled “The Music of George and Ira Gershwin” at 1 p.m. on June 25 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The guest speaker will be Dr. Robert Butts, music professor at Montclair State University and the College of St. Elizabeth,…
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Cruise for the Cure sets route for June 22
The American Legion Riders from Post 455 in New Egypt will hold the third annual Cruise for the Cure on June 2, rain or shine. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, 2575 Klockner Road, Hamilton. The ride begins at 10:30 a.m. The route ends at Post 455, 2 Meadowbrook…
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Barnes & Noble holds writing competition
Barnes & Noble, 869 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, has announced that it will sponsor a creative writing contest for those ages 12-17. Participants are invited to submit one piece of writing in any style — short story, poetry or essay — by Aug. 8 to the store. All entries must be typewritten and may…
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Youngsters invited to batting contest
East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will sponsor its boys baseball and girls softball Batter-Up Batting Contest 6-8 p.m. June 23 at Heavenly Farms, 440 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. Registration is set for 5:30-6 p.m. The contest is open to ages 5-15. Division placement will be determined by the participant’s age as of April…
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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 spills,…
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Children, teens invited to join local swim club
The Village Swim Club in East Brunswick has openings for swimmers ages 4-17 for the 2014 season. For more information, visit villageswim. webs.com or call 732-247-4442.
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Seminar to focus on estate planning
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation will hold a free seminar on wills and estate planning 7-9 p.m. June 26 at the New Jersey Law Center, 1 Constitution Square, off Ryders Lane, New Brunswick. Topics will include wills, elder law planning, Medicaid eligibility and guardianships. To register, visit www.njsbf.org or call 1-800-FREE-LAW.
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Church set to host pet-blessing carnival
Christ the King Lutheran Church, 3330 Route 27, Kendall Park, will hold a petblessing carnival 2-4 p.m. June 22. The event will feature trainers, groomers, adoption agencies, a veterinarian, a worship service, and music by The Bill and Casey Show. The community may bring any type of companion creature — dogs, cats, birds, horses, goats,…
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Mr. Ray to perform children’s concert
Mr. Ray will perform a free concert for children 7-8 p.m. June 27 at Beech Woods Park, 137 Beekman Road, Kendall Park. In case of rain, the concert will be held indoors at the South Brunswick Community Center, Woodlot Park, 124 New Road, Monmouth Junction. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. No alcohol is…
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