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Kenneth A. Totten
Mr. Totten, 74, of Old Bridge, died Jan. 1, 2014. He co-founded the Old Bridge Recreational Basketball League in 1974. He was an accomplished sports official and umpired high school baseball, officiated high school football for 26 years and was the referee for a handful of state championship games. Prior to retiring in 2001, Mr.…
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County tackles homelessness by focusing on affordability
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer There were fewer homeless individuals living in Middlesex County in 2013, but those living in shelters or on the streets are remaining homeless for longer. “What we found was that individuals and families experiencing homelessness were actually homeless for a longer period of time than they were in 2012,” said…
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Participants sought for Elks Vendor Fair
South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784, 601 Washington Ave., will hold its 2014 Vendor Fair 3-7 p.m. Feb. 23. Vendors are sought. To reserve a space or for more information, email [email protected].
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Church will begin new concert season Jan. 26
“I Got It Bad, and That Ain’t Good,” featuring Duke Ellington tunes such as “Satin Doll,” “In My Solitude” and “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” interwoven with songs with similar themes by the 14thcentury French musician Guillaume Machaut, will be performed by members of the Westminster Conservatory of Music faculty beginning at 5 p.m. Jan.…
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Schools can participate in spring food drive
Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) will hold its 19th annual school food drive from March 31 to April 11. MCFOODS’ network consists of approximately 80 food pantries, soup kitchens and other social-service organizations, any of which may access weekly distributions at the county food bank’s New Brunswickbased site. MCFOODS plans to…
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Seniors sponsor bus trips to Atlantic City casino
Jamesburg Senior Citizens will host a trip to the Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City on Jan. 27. Sign-in is at 10 a.m. The bus leaves at 11 a.m. sharp from the Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Ave. The cost is $25 per person and includes transportation and $25 in slot play. Make checks payable…
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Open houses set for Jan. 26, 31 at St. Bart’s
St. Bartholomew School, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will hold open houses 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 26 and 9:30- 10:30 a.m. and 12:15-1:15 p.m. Jan. 31. The school offers a three- and four-yearold preschool program, full-day kindergarten, classes for grades 1-8 and before-school and after-school care. There are classes in art, Spanish, music and physical…
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Donors needed for blood drive Jan. 29
Old Bridge will hold a community blood drive in collaboration with New Jersey Blood Services 1-7 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Old Bridge Public Library in the municipal center on the corner of Cottrell Road and Route 516. To donate blood, one must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent) and 110…
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Participants sought for open-mic event
The Old Bridge Public Library and Teens Taking Action will host a Coffee House and Open-Mic Afternoon 2-4 p.m. Feb. 2 at the library main branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Singers, actors, writers, musicians, dancers, magicians, comedians and individuals in between are invited to share their talents. All ages are welcome to attend and…
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