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Guitar provides Hope and inspiration to local musician
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Following in her father’s footsteps, Hope Vista of East Brunswick picked up a guitar at age 7 and began her career as a singer-songwriter. EAST BRUNSWICK — Hope Vista grew up watching her father tinkering away on the guitar and was captivated from the very first note. “I saw him…
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Pupils debate efforts to prevent bullying
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Students from the borough’s Joyce Kilmer School and the North Plainfield Middle School were faced with a question: Are anti-bullying programs in school districts enough to prevent bullying? The students had to research and discuss the anti-bullying topic for an interactive bi-district debate that was held Dec. 4…
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Tickets available for revue
The Sayreville Thursday Senior Club will sponsor a trip to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for “Beer & Broken Hearts,” a Branson-style show starring the Tim Gillis Band and “Crazy Elmer” on Feb. 12. The cost is $83 per person and includes a full course meal, show, dessert, tax and gratuity. The bus will leave from…
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VSA offers self-portraiture class
VSA New Jersey has announced a new art program focused on self-portraiture for students ages 3-22 with all types of disabilities. Activities will be centered on enhancing understanding of the elements and principles of the visual arts, as participants explore a variety of mediums, improve communication skills, and learn to appreciate and respond to works…
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Healing Christmas service set for Dec. 22
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will conduct a Blue Christmas service 4 p.m. Dec. 22. The event is designed to assist those who are mourning and/or struggling during the Christmas season. Participants will come together to share and hear prayers, Scripture and music. The short service will be followed by a…
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Church thrift store slates holiday sale
The Share Good Thrift Shoppe, an initiative of Sayreville United Methodist Church, in partnership with Simpson United Methodist Church, Old Bridge, will hold a Bag Sale from Dec. 17-21 at the shop, Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St. The store entrance is on Ida Street, off Pulaski Avenue. The shop is open 9 a.m.…
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Surprise arrival
SCOTT FRIEDMAN Santa is escorted through the crowd by firefighter William Stonaker as residents gather for the Dec. 4 tree lighting at Veterans Park in Jamesburg.
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Edison ice skating rink open for winter season
The Roosevelt Park Family Ice Skating Rink is now open for the season. The rink is located at 151 Parsonage Road, Edison. Hours of operation are 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, with sessions from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; and noon-7 p.m. Sundays, with sessions from noon-3 p.m.…
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Planning Board denies claims regarding Market Place appeal
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer MONROE — The Monroe Township Planning Board responded to an appeal filed by JSM at Route 33 LLC that alleges the board had sufficient evidence to legally support preliminary site plans for a mixed-use development along Route 33. Planning Board Attorney Jerome Convery answered the allegations about the Market Place…
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