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A free holiday concert featuring the Franklin Township Community Band and the Franklin High School Madrigal Singers is set for 7 p.m. December 13. The concert, sponsored by the Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council and the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce, will be held at Franklin Middle School – Sampson G. Smith campus, 1649 Amwell Road. Franklin High School student …

The annual East Millstone Tree Lighting was held on a very chilly December 1 evening. More than 50 people showed up to witness the lighting and the rest of the traditional ceremony, which was emceed by MVFD Deputy Chief DJ Coppola. Here’s the tree lighting: The poem, “The Night Before Christmas” was read by members of the East Millstone First …

A DUTCH TRADITION – The annual Sinterklaas celebration returns to the Meadows Foundation on December 8. (File photo.) The annual Sinterklaas celebration will once again be held this year, but at a new location. The Dutch holiday event is set for 1-3 p.m. December 8 at the Van Liew-Suydam House, 280 South Middlebush Road. Although the event is free, tickets …

Unique handmade goods from more than 30 local crafters and makers will be offered for sale at the Township’s inaugural Holiday Craft Market, set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 16 at the Franklin Township Community/Senior Center, 505 DeMott Lane. This free event is open to the public. The Holiday Craft Market will offer a wide variety of items, …

Singers and dancers ruled the night October 18 at the inaugural Franklin’s Got Talent: Youth Edition variety show held at Franklin Middle School’s Sampson G. Smith campus. The stars of the show were Franklin students from all schools in the township: the traditional township schools, plus Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School and Cedar Hill …

The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band returns to Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Avenue, to start its 42nd season with its free Fall concert, “American Voices”, at 3 p.m. October 20.  The band is under the direction of Music Director William Berz. American composers of many different types of music, diverse backgrounds, and different eras will be featured during the performance. …

Balmy weather on October 13 served as a backdrop for a number of events in the township. Franklin High School Project Graduation held the first of what will be three clothing drives. The organization get paid by the pound for the clothes, which are sent to needy people overseas. We stopped in at the event, held at Franklin Middle School …

The work of about 24 township artists was on display October 5 in the second annual “Not Quite Wine & Cheese Art Opening,” held at the Franklin Township Senior/Community Center. The inaugural event was held last year in the municipal building lobby, but response to it had organizer Saffie Kallon thinking maybe a bigger space was needed this year. Kallon, …

The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band presents its annual Pops Concert “Broadway, Hollywood, and Marches” at 7 p.m.. June 14 at Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Avenue. Admission is free. Conducted by Musical Director William Berz, the concert will feature a wide section of American marches, Broadway show tunes, and Hollywood movie music.  RVSB members Frank Amato and John Hylkema will …

40th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT – The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band will perform at Franklin High School on April 28. The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band celebrates the 40th anniversary of their first concert at their annual free spring concert at 4 p.m. April 28 at Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Ave. Musical Director William Berz will lead the band’s performance of five …