Tag: Veterans
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East Brunswick Elks Lodge to hold a night for veterans
East Brunswick Elks Lodge 2370 will hold a “Nite of Blues” from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 29 at 21 Oakmont Ave. Performing are Tommy and Friends in a salute to public servants. Any donations will support the lodge’s Veterans Committee. Guaranteed to be fun night. Come out and show your support. Admission is free. Food…
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New wave of veterans honored with street signs in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – In an effort to recognize the contributions veterans have made to the country and to their local communities, North Brunswick recognized two township veterans with honorary street signs. Jason Hatez was honored with the renaming of Willow Avenue and Laurel Place as Hatez Way, and Brian Stefan Beckelman was recognized with the renaming…
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Veterans interested in starting college invited to open house
Middlesex County College (MCC) is holding an open house for military veterans who may be interested in starting college from 5-7 p.m. on March 22 at the New Brunswick Center, 140 New St., New Brunswick. Experts will answer questions about GI benefits and how MCC can help veterans reach their educational and career goals. MCC holds classes at…
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Vet works his magic to help another kind of vet
Subhead: Dr. Spinazzola receives award for caring for veteran’s service dog Houdini By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — A local veterinarian has been recognized for his efforts in caring for a veteran’s service dog — at no cost to the veteran. In 2009, U.S. Army Sgt. Heriberto Vidro, a veteran of Operation Enduring…
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Veterans invited to housing seminar
Grace Church of North Brunswick will hold a free information session on housing for veterans from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the church, 321 Old Georges Rd., North Brunswick. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker and Intercounty Mortgage Network Corp., the program will focus on understanding credit reports, lowering mortgage payments, finding the…
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Milltown VFW to hold Fish-Fry Dinner Feb. 10
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2319 will hold its Fish-Fry Dinner 5-8 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown. Meals will feature a choice of fresh cod ($10), fried shrimp ($15), fried clams ($13), combo platter ($15), or chicken tenders ($10); all dinners include fries, coleslaw, vegetable, salad, dessert,…
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VFW to hold Valentine’s Day Gala
VFW Post 9111 will host a Valentine’s Day Gala on Feb. 11 at the VFW, 11 Henderson Road, Monmouth Junction. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner begins at 7 p.m., which includes a choice of venison stew, chicken or penne vodka, salad, dessert and coffee. There will be beer and wine. The cost is $25…
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Jamesburg American Legion has history of town activism
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer JAMESBURG — An established pillar of the community and active support system for local veterans, Jamesburg’s American Legion Star Post 127 has been an established charter for more than 80 years. Currently, the Legion post has 55 active members whose mission is to provide support to all local veterans who have…
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Middlesex County legion members support efforts to end veteran homelessness
ISELIN – Iselin American Legion Post 471 played as the host to State Commander Roger Gengaro’s official visit to Middlesex County, where he explained the elements of his state project to aid homeless veterans. During the meeting on Nov. 30, Gengaro and Jack Dunne, state project chair, accepted a $1,000 donation from Gary Cooper, Middlesex County commander, from the county organization…
