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The Stonewall Riots and visits by Allen Ginsberg and other leaders sparked LGBTQ+ activism in Bloomington-Normal through the 1970s thats still felt today.

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If elected mayor, Ald. Ray Lopez would make history — as Lightfoot did. Lopez would be the first openly gay and Latino person to serve as mayor.

(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts Council (WWAC) is currently presenting Member Show: Horizon. The exhibit runs now through May 14th. ​​​​​​​A horizon is defined as the limit of a person’s mental perception, experience, or interest. This exhibition aimed for its artists to go beyond the horizon. The juried exhibition includes original artworks for sale featuring 39 different artists.  

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Common calendar, Packet papers, May 14 Common calendar, Packet papers, May 14 The Bordentown Historical Society needs a female theatrical storyteller for its award-winning Harrowing History performances. Looking for a woman who likes to perform, dress up in period costumes and entertain people. Send a message with contact information to kkantorski@aol.com     Look for signs on Route 206. Volunteers are needed, age 18 and older, will clean both sides of Route 206 between New Amwell and Homest...

Common calendar, Packet papers, May 7 Common calendar, Packet papers, May 7 Ongoing Look for signs on Route 206. Volunteers are needed, age 18 and older, will clean both sides of Route 206 between New Amwell and Homestead Road. Volunteers are asked to wear masks and socially distance from other volunteers. Throughout May The 2021 season of the Brook Arts Center in Bound Brook continues on May 8 with the return of “Winslow, An Evening of the Eagles.” May 9 will be an afternoon of music to ...

Common calendar, Packet papers, April 30 Common calendar, Packet papers, April 30   Mercer County Community College has opened registration for in-person summer Tomato Patch program, its dance, theater, vocal and visual arts programs at Kelsey Theatre.   McCarter Theatre Center’s Resident Producer Debbie Bisno presents “The Manic Monologues.” This initiative brings to life true stories submitted by resilient people across the world living with mental health challenges, performed by a c...

Common calendar, Packet papers, April 16 Common calendar, Packet papers, April 16   Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick has launched the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group for families who are coping with loss due to addiction. The free and confidential support group meets virtually on the second Thursday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. Inspired by Saint Peter’s Opioid Task Force, the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group is for families and close ...

Common calendar, Packet papers, April 9 Common calendar, Packet papers, April 9 Ongoing The Anshe Emeth Community Development Corp (AECDC) Central Jersey Diaper Bank is collecting baby clothing sizes newborn-2T, diapers and books. Donations can be picked up if within Middlesex County. Volunteers from the Rutgers School of Nursing will arrive between 10 a.m. and noon on the day indicated.   At this time, no shoes, equipment, toys, etc. can be collected. Hopewell Theater’s reopening plans wi...