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🚨 FREE Holiday Celebrations Happening Today - Brunswick Bird #2 Has Landed
🎉 Holiday Fun, Local News, and EB Exclusives Inside! December 7 + Issue 2
Marla Camins
December 07, 2024
Good morning, East Brunswick! ☀️ Welcome to The Brunswick Bird—Your Front-Row Perch to All Things EB!
Hurray! It’s December 7 (only 102 days left before the first day of Spring!)
☀️ Weekend Weather ⛅
Today ☀️ 🥶 39°28°
Sunday: ☀️ 😵 48°24°
 Marla Camins, Publisher | PUBLISHER'S NOTE Second issue and life is grand! Had an amazing time chilling out at Bar Louie with 100 or so of my closest friends at the East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce this week. Earlier in the week, it was standing-room only at The Governor’s Ball Mayor Cohen’s Charity Gala at the fancy-schmancy East Brunswick Chateau. Huge shoutout to Mayor Cohen, Rob Z., and my longtime friend Amy Z., plus all the donors, nominees, and guests who made the event a smashing success! 🥂✨ Thanks for reading! — Marla |
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Santa. Fun. Faux Ice Skating. Caroling. And best of all. IT’S FREE!
Winter Wonderland:
East Brunswick’s Must-Attend Holiday Festival
The fun starts at 1 pm. Things get “lit” at 5 pm
Santa, faux ice skating, caroling, and so much more—it’s the ultimate holiday kickoff! 🎅❄️ What’s Happening:
Holiday Market: Shop unique gifts, crafts, and baked goods!
Food Trucks: Grab some delicious eats.
Iceless Ice Skating Rink: Glide without the frostbite (tickets required).
North Pole Candy Stroll: Sweet treats await with Santa's elves!
Live Entertainment: Musicians, dancers, and carolers all day.
Tree & Menorah Lighting: Wrap up the evening with a magical ceremony at 5 p.m.
When: 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex (Civic Center Drive). With fun for everyone and free admission, this is the can’t-miss event of the season. Parking may be crowded, so plan accordingly.
WANT YOUR EVENT FEATURED HERE? CLICK HERE
From Now Until December 28
 | Drive-thru fun! |
Monday, December 9
“🎭 Sing along with Laurie! Holiday Favorites! EB Library. 5 pm. FREE
Friday, December 13
INTRODUCING..PLAYHOUSE 22’S NEWEST PRODUCTION: Winter Wonderettes
🎭 It’s Opening Night! “Winter Wonderettes”
✨ The holiday season is here, and so is the magic of theater! 🌟 Don’t miss your chance to attend Playhouse 22’s Holiday Production: Winter Wonderettes!
📅 Showtimes:
Fridays: 8 p.m.
Saturdays: 2 & 8 p.m.
Sundays: 2 p.m. 🖋️
UNIQUE JERSEY-THEMED GIFTS
Jersey Goods - Check out this NJ-only goods store to find stuff made by Garden State artisans.
Jersey Reads - NJ Monthly has curated its own list of NJ-centric reads. I’m adding my (North Brunswick’s) friend Diane’s inspirational tome to the list.
BTW, we have lots of talented artists in town, too! The best way to support them is by supporting our EB Arts Coalition.
🛍️ BARNES & NOBLE HOSTS A BOOK DRIVE
A Novel Way to Give Back! Here’s a fun twist: East Brunswick’s biggest book seller is asking for donations of new children’s books this holiday season! These books will help support local schools and enhance classroom libraries, making a big impact on young readers in our community. More here.
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🐦 What’s Buzzing in the East Brunswick’s Helping Each Other Group (top posts and comments)
1️⃣ Drone Drama The skies over EB are alive with drones—and speculation! 🛸 Residents are swapping theories and sharing videos. Seen one? Let us know!
2️⃣ Doctor Recommendations Need a trusted primary care physician or specialist? 👩⚕️👨⚕️ EB’s neighbors are full of suggestions.
3️⃣ Restaurant Gossip: Bar Louie: It’s a mixed bag—some love the vibe, others flag service hiccups. 🍹🍔 Chi-Chi’s Comeback? Rumors swirl that this retro fave might return! 🌮 Fingers crossed for that fried ice cream!
4️⃣ Quilt Maker Needed A crafty neighbor is on the hunt for someone to create a custom quilt. Know someone? Spread the word!
5️⃣ Furry Headlines Lost dogs, curious cats, and more—this week’s pet news is off the leash. 🐾 Let’s hope Shorty made it home!
AND NOW…SOME TOWN NEWS!
East Brunswick Superfan Honored by NJ Devils
CREDIT: NJ Devils
👩🍳 😀 The Puck Starts Here On December 2, 12-year-old EB resident Theo Koshenkov, a dedicated NJ Devils superfan battling cancer, was celebrated during Hockey Fights Cancer Night. Theo received unforgettable experiences and an outpouring of love and support, showing the strength of our community and the power of hockey to uplift. 🖤❤️! 👩🍳 😀
Better Maternal Health Is On The Way! First Lady Tammy Murphy will speak at the EB Hilton during The Nurture NJ Summit, focusing on improving maternal health. Over 700 attendees are expected.
🏢 People Really Do Win! Now That’s Lucky! Kevin Brady, an EB resident, just won his second $1 million prize from a Lottery scratch-off game in less than two years. 💰
SCHOOL NEWS
🏫 New EB Sports Complex Nears Completion! The new girls' softball and field hockey complex in East Brunswick is almost ready for action! The facility is set to be completed just in time for the upcoming season. 🏑 🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻
Let’s Hear it for the Teachers! A $3 Million Milestone achieved! Lawrence Brook Elementary School has been awarded over $3 million in grant money.
STATE NEWS
🚨 Unexplained Drones The FBI is now involved in investigating mysterious drone sightings across NJ. If you spot one, call 1-800-CALL-FBI or report online at tips.fbi.gov.
🚗 Gas Tax Hike Brace yourself—New Jersey's gas tax increases by 2.6 cents per gallon starting January 1st. Potholes don’t fill themselves!
Hey Neighbors! Place your ad here.
GARAGE SALE? JOB AD? SELLING YOUR COUCH? SELLING YOUR HOME BY OWNER?
Your Ad Could Go Here. Reach thousands of your neighbors in one fell swoop. (It’s too cold out to put signs up, anyway!) You can link it to your FB Marketplace ad, too!
Looking for a workspace for the day? 🖥️✨ Check out 3rdSpaceWork.com. Conveniently located here in town, this local gem offers everything you need to stay productive—fast Wi-Fi, fresh coffee, and private offices, at reasonable rates.
Party Items for Sale: Candy dispensers, centerpieces, glass vases, light up marquee letters, candy dishes, and MORE TO COME! Contact: [email protected]
The Outreach Center at Aldersgate United Methodist Church is seeking donations to support local families in need. Items can be dropped off at the church basement on Ryders Lane. 📍 Learn more here: Aldersgate Outreach Center
Look Familiar? Guess Where we Are and Get a Shout Out in our Next Issue…
The first reader to guess gets a special callout in next week’s Brunswick Bird… Send your guess here: [email protected]
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