Tag: Veterans
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Fireworks over the Woodbridge Waterfront July 3
The annual Woodbridge Township Independence Day Festival and Fireworks, which draws thousands of residents, will be held on July 3 at Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park on the Sewaren waterfront. The Pyrotecnico Fireworks will bring a pyrotechnics display to the Sewaren waterfront with more than 25,000 shots fired electronically by computers in synchronization to a…
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North Brunswick posthumously honors veterans with street signs
NORTH BRUNSWICK – In a continuing effort to honor veterans, members of the North Brunswick administration read proclamations declaring streets in North Brunswick be named after local heroes as part of the honorary street sign dedication initiative. The late Stanley Weiss was honored with the naming of Evergreen Court as Weiss Way and the late…
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Monroe softball team prepares for national tournament
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — It was close to 9 p.m. on a recent school night and members of the Monroe Thunder 12 U rec-based travel softball program were running through plays at the Thomas Allen softball complex. The 12-member team is preparing for the USSSA (United States Specialty Sports Association National Tournament)…
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Veterans to be honored during East Brunswick Memorial Day ceremony
East Brunswick’s annual Memorial Day observance will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, rain or shine, at Veterans Park, in the municipal complex, 1 Civic Center Dr. The program will include a veterans ceremony, flag raising, presentation of wreaths, dedication of tribute pavers and a mini patriotic concert. Veterans who would like…
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Dress down day May 25 to support the military
Thousands of companies, schools and organizations across the country have registered to support military veterans in honor of Memorial Day by joining the national Jeans for Troops Day on May 25. Registration is due by May 15 to sign up, receive program information and materials, and promote a dress down day. For more information,…
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Students to honor veterans through song and music
The Monroe Township Chorus will hold “Together As One” to honor veterans and the armed forces through song and music at 7:30 p.m. on May 18 at the Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center, Monroe Township Middle School, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe. Veterans are invited to wear their military decorations, uniform, cap and/or jacket. Admission…
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Dozens attend veteran street naming ceremonies
NORTH BRUNSWICK – More than 30 residents and family members turned out for the honorary street naming ceremonies in North Brunswick for veterans John Stavola and the late Nicholas Tacinelli. Stavola was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 24, 1926, according to the proclamation read during his ceremony on April 24. He enlisted in the U.S.…
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Homeless veterans will have access to services on May 17
The Atlantic City Regional Stand Down event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 17 at the All Wars Memorial, 1510 Adriatic Ave., Atlantic City. The event will provide services to homeless veterans along with access to emergency shelters, meals, clothing and medical attention. The event will feature service providers…
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Registration open for Follow Me 5K
American Legion Post 25 will hold the Follow Me 5K Run on May 20 at the legion, 4 JFK Dr., Milltown. Pre-registration is $25 for runners or $20 for walkers. Registration on the day of begins at 7 a.m., and is $30 cash only. The opening ceremony starts at 8 a.m., followed by the 5K…
