Tag: Jamesburg
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Jamesburg Library continues book sale through March 2
The Jamesburg Library will hold its giant book sale through March 2 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. Fill a grocery size bag with print books, audiobooks and DVDs for only $2. Profits benefit children’s summer programs. For more information, call 732-521-0440.
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Annual soup tasting will benefit Jamesburg Fire Department
The Jamesburg Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary will hold its annual Taste of the Town soup tasting from 1-3 p.m. March 3 at the Jamesburg Fire Department, 82 W. Railroad Ave., Jamesburg. Vote for your favorite samples from local restaurants, including One Steep at a Thyme, Per Tutti Italian Grill, Vine Restaurant, Garvey’s Family Restaurant &…
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Spanish texts will increase love of reading at Jamesburg school
JAMESBURG – A selection of Spanish texts for early learners will help young students practice to read and develop a love of books. The LT Apparel Group of South Brunswick provided just under 100 storybooks to John F. Kennedy Elementary School (JFK) in Jamesburg, according to JFK Principal Pamela Hernandez. “Research tells us that early…
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Jamesburg yoga studio owner brings her expertise to classes at South River Library
SOUTH RIVER–Proven to have medical, emotional and spiritual benefits, the South River Library is offering free weekly yoga classes for residents. “What a gift the library has given the residents by offering this free yoga program. The adult class is gentle, safe, judgement-free and accessible for most adults. The children’s classes are fun, lively, educational and…
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Jamesburg joins school districts in suing for appropriate state aid
JAMESBURG – Along with 95 other districts, the Jamesburg Public Schools is suing the state commissioner of education for what its administrators assert is under-funded state aid on an annual basis. “The district received about $5.3 million (in state aid) for the 2017-18 school year. For 2016-17, we received $5.3 million, which is $4.5 million…
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Calendar listing for East Brunswick Sentinel
The Spotswood Library will hold Pioneer Day from 11 a.m. to noon on Feb. 3 at the library, 548 Main St., Spotswood. Learn how to make butter and create old-fashioned crafts. Come dressed in costume. For more information, call 732-251-1515. ** The Jamesburg Public Library will hold a new English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program from Feb. 1…
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New Jersey Training School for Boys set to close
TRENTON — In June 2017, more than 50 organizations gathered outside the New Jersey Training School for Boys in Monroe calling for its closure, stating 150 years of youth incarceration is enough. Roughly seven months later, Gov. Chris Christie heeded the call. “The New Jersey Training School at Jamesburg is one of the oldest, most…
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East Brunswick Eagle Scout receives good citizenship honor
PHOTO COURTESY OF SUSAN LUCZU National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), Jersey Blue DAR Chapter member Susan Luczu, left, presented a Youth Good Citizenship Certificate Award and pin to Tyler Krisinski during his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Dec. 19 in recognition of his scouting accomplishments and attaining the rank of…
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Seniors invited to learn about elder financial abuse on Jan. 18
The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library invite seniors to attend a talk on the warning signs of elder financial abuse at 2 p.m. on Jan. 18 at the Jamesburg Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave., Jamesburg. The free presentation will be given by Carol DiCola, an area Amboy Bank manager. Light refreshments will be served. To…