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A case of conspicuous consumption
Last month, millions of individuals lined up to buy Apple’s two new smartphones: the iPhone 5s and its less-popular little brother, the iPhone 5c. Customers paid anywhere from $100 to $850 to own one of the most drooled-over darlings of the tech industry, depending on the model, the specs and the wireless plan. They racked…
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South River to host townwide garage sales
The Friends of the South River Public Library will hold a community-wide garage sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 19. Details and registration information for sellers can be obtained in the lobby of the library, 55 Appleby Ave., or at tinyurl.com/srgaragesale. Street maps with participating addresses and a list of items will be available…
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Shoes Stories dinner event set for Oct. 17
The Brunswick Women’s Connection will hold a Shoe Stories dinner party 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the East Brunswick Chateau, 678 Cranbury Road. Inspirational speaker Bev Richards will share her story. There will be a display of shoes “with a story.” The cost for dinner and the seminar is $24. RSVP to Judy at 732-254-8362.
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Ladies auxiliary to host craft show Oct. 20
The Milltown Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is holding a craft and vendor show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at the American Legion Joyce Kilmer Post 25, 4 JF Kennedy Drive, Milltown.
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Dance to the oldies at Halloween gala
The annual Knights of Columbus Halloween Oldies Dinner-Dance is set for 7:30- 11:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the oldies. Costumes are optional. A chicken dinner, a salad, coffee, tea, soda, wine, tap beer…
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Security seminar set for Oct. 24 in Wall
Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services will sponsor a “Protect Yourself” seminar at Care One, 2621 Route 138, Wall, on Oct. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. New Jersey State Police Sgt. Gregory Williams will address how to stay safe from phone scams, shady contractors, credit card theft, Medicare and insurance fraud. The event…
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Jamesburg adds boxcar race to Fall Festival
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer JAMESBURG — The 2013 Jamesburg Fall Festival will bring family-oriented fun to the downtown area. Jamesburg Borough Council President and Public Events Chairwoman Barbara Carpenter said that the Oct. 19 festival would feature a boxcar race hosted by Jamesburg Cub Scout Pack 105. “I’m really excited for the Cub Scouts’…
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Monroe celebrates 175 years of history
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Civil War re-enactors set off a wartime-era cannon during Monroe Township’s Living History Day, which was held Oct. 5 in celebration of the township’s 175th birthday. PHOTOS BY STELLA MORRISON/STAFF MONROE — Although Monroe Township’s birthday is technically in February, the township waited until Oct. 5 to celebrate 175 years…
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Paranormal activity
Above: Members of South Jersey Ghost Research discuss upcoming ghost huntings with Steven (l-r), Nilsa and Julio Gonzalez, all of Kendall Park, during the New Jersey Ghost Organization’s fifth annual Psychic Fair and Paranormal Expo, held at the East Brunswick Elks Club on Oct. 5. PHOTOS BY TERRY BOUDREAU Alyce Buccella (l) of Edison has…
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