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‘Superstar’
PHOTO COURTESY OF MAIN STREET THEATRE COMPANY Aaron Bogdanovsky of East Brunswick, right, portrays Jesus while Lena Chilingerian of Newton portrays Mary Magdalene in a scene from an updated version of “Jesus Christ, Superstar,” which will be presented by the Main Street Theatre Co., 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin, May 2-18 at 8 p.m. Fridays and…
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Ricklis panel slates Holocaust observance
The Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee, Monroe, will hold its annual Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial) Observance at 1 p.m. May 4 in the Marasco Theatre at Monroe Township Middle School, 1629 Perrineville Road. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. for yahrzeit (memorial) candle lighting. The theme of this year’s observance is “Hidden Children.” The event…
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Vendors welcome at Strawberry Festival
St. George’s Anglican Church, 56 Main St., Helmetta, will hold its third annual Strawberry Festival 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 7, rain or shine. Vendors are sought. The day will feature locally grown strawberries, homemade strawberry shortcakes, smoothies and more. Tours of the historic church will be available, and music will be provided by Santos. Face-painting…
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Forsgate fundraiser features Vegas-style casino, auction
Forsgate Country Club, Forsgate Drive, Monroe, expects a “full house” on May 16 as the private club opens its doors for the Forsgate Foundation’s second annual Vegas and Vino Casino Night to benefit Merlin’s KIDS. Forsgate’s clubhouse will be transformed into a Las Vegas-style casino with blackjack, craps and roulette tables; a Texas Hold’em poker…
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East Brunswick homes appraised for buyouts
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Every home on Squire Street in East Brunswick has been appraised by the state Department of Environmental Protection and is on pace to receive buyout offers as part of the Blue Acres program in the coming weeks. TOM CASTLES/STAFF Residents of Squire Street in East Brunswick are one step closer…
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George St. Playhouse offers summer camps
George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, is offering summer classes for children ages 5-17. The 2014 Summer Theater Academy will be held from June 30 to July 25. Auditions are not required. For a full schedule of classes and pricing information, call Diana Gundacker at 732-846-2895, ext. 117, or visit www.georgestplayhouse.org.
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Dancers can try out for Junior Knights
Dancers and cheerleaders ages 8-18 are needed for the first Rutgers Junior Knights Dance Team. Junior Knights are provided the opportunity to perform three to four routines every year for thousands of fans at various locations, including Rutgers University’s home football games. Dancers must have several years of dance school experience and the ability to…
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Panel calls for new education strategies
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A state education panel says New Jersey needs to move away from the thought of public education as two separate systems for general and special education. The public education system is one unit that includes a continuum of interventions, programs and services that respond to the individual needs of the…
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Water works
SCOTT FRIEDMAN Urooj Naqui, a fifth-grader at Samsel Upper Elementary School in Sayreville, explains how his water-powered vehicle works as students from the school host a Green Fest on April 26 in honor of Earth Day.
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