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BUSINESS BRIEFS
The Provident Bank announced the three top-prize winners and charities of its annual “Committed to Share” sweepstakes, which ran from Oct. 1 to Nov. 23. The series gave New Jersey residents the opportunity to win cash prizes and support their favorite charities. During its eight-week run, the bank awarded $10,800 in prizes to 54 daily…
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Immaculate students
PHOTOS COURTESY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Joan Zadrozny Shields, principal of Immaculate Conception School in Spotswood, along with eighth-graders Joseph Iko, left to right, Andrew Suarez, Mark Sorrentino and Edward Esposito get ready to make a delivery to the Churches United for People Food Pantry in Spotswood. The school’s Catholic Action Group and Student Council…
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Author, psychologist will hold book signing
Dr. Michael G. Kesler, the author of “Hurdles: When Cancer Strikes a Family,” will hold a book signing 2-4 p.m. Jan. 12 at the East Brunswick Library, Civic Center Drive. Dr. Howard Paul, a noted behavioral scientist and author of “The Heart of Psychology,” will also discuss the reflections of a caregiver. Refreshments will be…
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Student artwork on display in January
Paintings, drawings and photographs created by 49 Middlesex County students will be on display at the North Edison Public Library, 777 Grove Ave., Edison, and the Highland Park Public Library, 31 N. Fifth Ave., Highland Park, throughout January. The exhibit features works produced by students who participated in the Middlesex County Arts High or Arts…
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Corpus Christi to hold Epiphany celebration
Corpus Christi Parish, 100 James St., South River, will hold “A Twelfth Night of Christmas” Epiphany celebration family dinner dance 7-11 p.m. Jan. 10. Tickets cost $20 per adult or $10 for children under 12. A table of six costs $100. For tickets, call the rectory office at 732-254-1800.
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Community comes together to stem tide of homelessness
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Nerlene Mayers used to be a statistic — one of the estimated 1,500 homeless people in Middlesex County. Mayers lost her job in 2009 and her home in 2010. Recently, with the help of a nonprofit foundation, Mayers and her children found a place to live at Imani Park, Edison,…
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Elks holding poster and essay contest
The East Brunswick Elks are holding a poster and essay contest to promote drug awareness among students in the area. The theme is “Down with Drugs, Up with Awareness.” Students in third through fifth grade can create a poster on 8 1/2 by 11 paper; students in sixth through eighth grade can write an essay…
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Spotswood Library launches book sale
The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will hold its semiannual book sale Jan. 2-9. Gently used books, books on tape, books on CD, DVDs, music CDs and VHS tapes will be on sale.
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Club resumes weekly dinners on Jan. 7
The Sgt. John Basilone Italian American Club, 48 Appleby Ave., South River, will resume its weekly Tuesday night dinners beginning at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 7. The freshly cooked, homemade dinners include soup, salad, entree, dessert, and coffee or tea. Cost is $10. For more information on the dinner or membership, call 732-238-0310 on the day…
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