Tag: Hurricane Irma
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Edison raises funds for hurricane relief
EDISON — Some $22,518 was raised for the victims of the devastating hurricanes that struck the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Florida and Texas through the township’s “Eats for Relief” initiative in October. The funds will be donated to the One America Appeal Fund established by the five former presidents to provide relief to the many victims of…
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Newbury pupils raise money to aid Puerto Rico
HOWELL – The pupils in Lisa Oliver’s fifth grade Project GOAL (Great Opportunities for Advanced Learning) class at the Newbury School wanted to make a difference. They watched the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Irma on the news and approached their teacher with a desire to make an impact. With that in mind, the children…
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East Brunswick pianist will perform for hurricane relief
The East Brunswick Arts Commission will hold a free “Music for a Cause” concert, where pianist Bryan Tong will perform at 3 p.m on Oct. 22 at the Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Bryan is a senior at East Brunswick High School. He is a Licentiate of The Royal Schools of Music…
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Teen to perform concert for hurricane relief on Oct. 22
The East Brunswick Arts Commission (EBAC) will present a piano concert to raise money for hurricane relief at 3 p.m. on Oct. 22 at the Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Bryan Tong, 17, is a senior at East Brunswick High School. He is a Licentiate of The Royal Schools of Music in…
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Hermann Trucking sends dozens of trucks to hurricane-ravaged areas
The efforts of employees of Hermann Total Distribution Service have supported thousands of southern residents affected by this summer’s hurricane season. The company, which formerly occupied the property where the North Brunswick Municipal Building sits on Hermann Road when it was established 90 years ago, is currently located at 11 Distribution Way in the Monmouth…
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Edison Eats for Relief
EDISON — Edison officials are doing their part in supporting relief efforts for the hurricane victims in the Caribbean, Florida and Texas with “Edison Eats for Relief,” a charitable initiative Mayor Thomas Lankey created in response to recent devastating hurricanes, Harvey, Irma and Maria. Mayor Thomas Lankey said, “So many people’s homes were destroyed, their…
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Jamesburg church holds concert for hurricane relief
St. James the Less Church will hold a jazz and band concert at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 11, at the church, 36 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. A night of jazz and big band sounds will be played by the St. James orchestra with vocalist Claudia Perry. Admission is a donation of $10. Refreshments will be sold during…
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St. Ambrose students see technology upgrades
OLD BRIDGE — It was just a typical day in Tom Delaney’s eighth grade social studies class at St. Ambrose School. Students had their headphones on — but they were not listening to their favorite jams. The students were listening to a video on the Louisiana Purchase — the acquisition of the Louisiana territory by…