Applications for the North Brunswick Township Schools Pre-K to Grade 4 lottery opens March 15.
Children must be 4 years old by Oct. 1, 2021, and reside in North Brunswick.
This is a pre-K lottery with priority given to 4 year olds and will allow for a limited number of 3 year olds.
Visit www.nbtschools.org and click on “preschool lottery” to access the application from the phone or laptop.
Applications will be accepted through March 31.
The notification of acceptance will be provided on April 23. Registration for accepted applicants will begin immediately after notification of acceptance.
A sock drive to benefit the Ozanam Men’s Shelter in New Brunswick will be conducted from 11 a.m. to noon March 13 in the parking lot of the Presbyterian Church, 100 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick.
Members of the Mission Team will be collecting new and unused socks as donors drive through the lot from Townsend Street to Redmond Street.
Persons unable to drive-through on those two mornings who would like to donate can call the Presbyterian Church in New Brunswick office at 732-545-2111.
Showstoppers Plus Partyology Firm will hold a March Madness Fun Scavenger Hunt at 11 a.m. March 14.
Hop in the car for a 17-task journey.
Capture with photos and videos; share on Instagram to win prizes.
The cost is $21 per car.
There will be a $50 prize for the most creative and engaging vehicle that finishes first.
To sign up, visit https://showstoppersplus.com/contact
Once payment is received you will receive confirmation and a task list via email at 11 a.m. March 14.
For more information, email [email protected] or call 609-601-4227.
Showstoppers Plus is headquartered in North Brunswick.
The State of New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will hold a public meeting to investigate the operations of Altice USA in New Jersey at 10 a.m. March 16.
On Feb. 17, the BPU, after review of various complaints from municipal and government officials requesting an investigation and intervention in this matter, found that there is sufficient cause to convene a public hearing to afford both the officials and Altice customers the opportunity to voice their concerns about the services received from Altice; as well as afford the company the opportunity to respond to these concerns before determining what corrective action may be warranted and should be taken in this matter.
Comments on this matter may be filed either at [email protected] or filed electronically through the board’s External Access Portal upon obtaining a MyNewJersey Portal ID. Once you establish a MyNewJersey account, an authorization code is required which you can request by emailing the NJBPU’s IT Helpdesk at [email protected]. For more information, consult NJBPU’s e-Filing FAQs.
Comments may be filed in either Word or PDF formats and should include in the subject “In the Matter of Request for an Investigation into the Operations of Altice USA in New Jersey, Docket No. CX21020139” along with the name of the commenter and the company or organization.
Comments must be received on or before 5 p.m. March 23.
These comments are considered public documents for purposes of the State’s Open Public Records Act. Commenters may identify information that they seek to keep confidential by submitting them in accordance with the confidentiality procedures set forth in N.J.A.C. 14:1-12.3.
Persons interested in attending the meeting who require special accommodations because of disability should contact the Office of the Secretary of the Board at 609-292-1554 at least one day prior to the meeting date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
To join the meeting, registration is required by visiting https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6394623700937034763
The 23rd annual Women’s Leadership and Career Pathways Experience will be held on March 27 by the South Brunswick Women’s Commission.
Beginning at 9 a.m., listen to discussions with Dr. Genevieve Kumapley, founder and executive director of MyGOAL Autism and a clinical pharmacy manager at Holy Name Medical Center.
Sessions topics will include Act Like a Lady, allied health care professions, business, college and beyond, law, public service, politics and activism, medicine and dentistry, sexual harassment, domestic violence, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), vocations and entrepreneurship.
Registration details will be announced.
The NAMI NJ Dara Axelrod Expressive Arts Mental Health Poetry Contest will be based on foods and the memories they evoke. Weave those thoughts into a poem.
The poem should keep with the theme; be typewritten in a Word file; be no longer than 40 lines; be accompanied by a media release form; and include a cover letter that includes your name, email address, mailing address and phone number.
Contest submission deadline is April 6.
Email the entry to [email protected]. Or, mail typed entries to NAMI NJ Poetry Contest, 1562 Route 130, North Brunswick 08902.
Poems will be open to public voting for the Top 10. The Top 3 will win a cash prize and the top poems will also be published on the NAMI NJ website for others to read.
The North Brunswick Woman’s Club will hold a clothing drive from 9 a.m. to noon April 17 at North Brunswick Township High School, 98 Raider Road, on the patio near the auditorium. Rain or shine.
Wearable and usable men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; shoes, belts and handbags; linens; stuffed animals; and hard toys (less than 2 feet in size) will be accepted.
Place shoes in a separate bag.
No sports equipment, board games, books, puzzles, pots, pans, glass, electrical devices, VCR tapes or furniture will be accepted.
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The North Brunswick Public Library announced its March 2021 virtual adult programs.
- A virtual Fiber Arts Club will meet from 10-11 a.m. March 12 and 26. Work on a current project (embroidery, cross stitch, knitting, crocheting, weaving, etc.) and enjoy the company of others. Register in advance for the March 12 Zoom program at https://form.jotform.com/203075873192155, or for the March 26 Zoom program at https://form.jotform.com/203075873192155. Any questions, email librarian Barbara at [email protected]
- Virtual Tai Chi will be held at 10 a.m. March 13 and 27. Participants age 16 and up are invited to join teacher Vikram Sarath for free virtual sessions. Beginners are welcome. Registration is not required. Tune in via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85749227982?pwd=QWJydVpBckI0WUp3OXp6UjFaWi9QUT09. Use Meeting ID 857 4922 7982 and passcode 437431. Any questions, email librarian Ryan Miller at [email protected]
- “Job Search Strategies in a Post-COVID Market” will be held at 7 p.m. March 11, 16, 25 and 30. The free four-part virtual workshop series with WriteOne Resume Writing Services will help job-seekers navigate a successful job search in 2021. March 11, job search strategies; March 16, job interview preparation; March 25, social media management for job success; and March 30, workplace communication. Register for one or all sessions at https://form.jotform.com/210277255219151 to receive a confirmation URL following registration. Any questions, email librarian Ryan Miller at [email protected]
- Simplify weekly meal planning with tips offered by Vanessa Young from the Thirsty Radish at 7 p.m. March 15. In this virtual class, learn tips, strategies and recipes for weekly meals, flavor combinations, kitchen organization, and simple strategies that work whether cooking for one or a crowd. Register at https://forms.gle/VtQX4Bq6Y94vmbbd7. Any questions, email librarian Barbara at [email protected]
- “It Could Be Poison!” will be presented at 7 p.m. March 22. According to the New Jersey Poison Control Center, every year, between 2 to 4 million poisonings occur in the United States. Unintentional poisoning can be caused by over-the-counter, prescribed or illegally obtained pain medications and sedatives; antidepressants and other medications prescribed for various health conditions; drug and alcohol interactions; and even household cleaning products. Barbara Vaning, MHA, EMT instructor and member of Princeton HealthCare System’s Community Education and Outreach Program, will discuss identifying poisons, how poisons can enter the body, the dos and don’ts of using medications and household cleaners, and what to do if poisoning is suspected. Register in advance at https://forms.gle/rtYKui1zYdStnXZD7. Any questions, email librarian Barbara at [email protected]
- A nutrition dialogue for cancer prevention will take place at 6 p.m. March 24 with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey nutrition experts Evelyn Fuertes and Michelle Jansen. Learn how to reduce cancer risk through healthy eating and physical activity. All ages are welcome. Register at https://form.jotform.com/210465321597153. Any questions, email librarian Ryan Miller at [email protected]
Mobile Family Success Center of Middlesex County will hold a COVID-19 series, A Year Later, during March.
The collaboration with Family Support Organization of Middlesex County will offer a public health and educational series intended for advocates, families, educators, mental health professionals and the community at large.
The conversation will focus on what has been learned in a year, how COVID-19 has impacted mental and behavioral health in adolescents and adults, and how adverse childhood experiences can be reduced.
To join the 10:30 a.m. March 11 workshop about the impact on behavioral and mental health, visit https://link.zixcentral.com/u/3daeb9a9/lFbdeEN16xGQymK8IYY8jw?u=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtJ0kcuCsqDkiGtwPFYXaadxfA7LcCsFbnKFw
To register for the 1 p.m. March 18 workshop on reducing adverse childhood experiences, visit https://link.zixcentral.com/u/5fa08222/NAHeeEN16xGOlGK8IYY8jw?u=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtJIpdOCvqjooGdXuS2NYbw0ikKJS6Hda4QSp
For more information, visit https://ccdom.org/mfscmiddlesex
Bentley Community Services will be the recipient of $1 donations from the Dayton Stop & Shop location when the Bloomin’ 4 Good floral bouquets are purchased throughout March.
Stop & Shop is located at 24 Summerfield Blvd., Dayton section of South Brunswick.
Bentley Community Services is a unique food pantry serving families, seniors and individuals in need, located at 4064 Route 1, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick.
For more information, visit www.bentleycommunityservices.org or call 908-227-0684.
Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, is hosting a free virtual lecture series on adolescent and family health issues.
Organized by Saint Peter’s Opioid Task Force, this virtual lecture series is designed for parents and families. The presentation will address common parental concerns about the numerous ways the pandemic has impacted teens, from issues like isolation to how they cope, socialize and develop. The series will also explore addiction which has escalated during the pandemic and resources for successful recovery.
Each lecture will start at 6:30 p.m.
The full list of lecture topics is:
March 10: Adolescent Brain Development and Addiction, presented by Dr. Tejal Mehta, Pediatrics, The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital
Registration link: https://SaintPetersHCS.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p6L9vxZ1SiuLRSQFuyW_Fw
March 24: Vaping and the Adolescent, presented by Nicki Francis and Mara Carlin, BS, CPS, Wellspring Center for Prevention
Registration link: https://SaintPetersHCS.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TswvyYdFTxm6d5qSNMRNJw
April 7: Recovery Coaches, presented by Bonnie Nolan, PhD, Woodbridge Opioid Overdose Recovery Program (WOORP)
Registration link: https://SaintPetersHCS.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dcB-NO7KQbCuOm1fhIIvqw
April 21: Successful Recovery from Addiction, presented by Don Rogers, Community Outreach director at The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper
Registration link: https://SaintPetersHCS.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5QCvDKsbSk-JkDa2sAna3w
For more information on any of the virtual lectures, contact Robert J. LaForgia, coordinator, Healthier Middlesex, at [email protected] or 732-745-8600, ext. 5831. Allow up to 48 hours for a response.
Recognizing the bravery and commitment of volunteer firefighters and first responders, New Jersey American Water announces its 2021 grant program for volunteer fire departments, ambulance squads and first aid squads located within the company’s service areas.
Grants may be used to cover the costs of personal protective equipment, communications gear, first aid equipment, firefighting tools, vehicle maintenance and other materials that will be used to support volunteer firefighter and emergency responder operations. Reimbursement for specific training courses, including the cost of training manuals, student workbooks, and instructors is also eligible.
To apply, organizations must complete the application available at www.newjerseyamwater.com under News & Community, Community Involvement.
The maximum grant amount awarded to any organization is $2,000.
The deadline to apply is March 12. Interested applicants can find more information and apply online at www.newjerseyamwater.com/community.
Grant recipients will be notified at the end of March.
North Brunswick Township is accepting submissions for its Veterans Park Memorial Paver Donation Project.
Any resident who has a family member who served in the United States military during a wartime period can honor them at Veterans Park on Roosevelt Avenue with a 4-inch-by-8-inch brick engraved with their name, branch of service, rank, conflict and period of service.
All engraving will be done in upper case. There is a maximum of three lines with 15 letters/spaces/punctuation marks per line.
Checks in the amount of $75 should be made payable to the Township of North Brunswick and mailed with the name, mailing address, telephone and email to the Veterans Paver Donation Project, c/o the Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick 08902.
The deadline is March 15 to ensure installment by Memorial Day.
For more information, call Lou Ann Benson at 732-247-0922, ext. 475.
North Brunswick senior citizens can grab a St. Patrick’s Day-themed brunch box starting at noon on March 17 at the Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place, North Brunswick.
Senior Center volunteers will bring the lunch to your car. Proper COVID protocols will be followed. No gatherings permitted.
Call the Senior Center at 732-418-2222 to reserve a time.
The North Brunswick Adams Athletic & Social Club will hold drive-by fish frys from 5-7 p.m. March 19 and April 2 at the club, 1210 Cozens Lane, North Brunswick.
The menu includes fried or baked fish, fried shrimp or fried clams, all with French fries and cole slaw, for $14. Or, a combination platter of all three fish with French fries and cole slaw, is $16.
Delivery or take out.
Call 908-812-2435 to place an order.
The North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) Hall of Fame will accept nominations through March 19.
The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals, living or deceased, who distinguish themselves by contributing to the high school, to society, to their field of work, or to the community.
The areas for consideration are Business and Professional; Distinguished Service; Humanities; Medical, Science and Technology; Athletic Recognition; and Lifetime Recognition.
Criteria include exemplary achievements and recognition, leadership qualities, meritorious contributions, and outstanding citizenship.
Applicants must have attended or provided service to NBTHS from 1975 to 2011.
Inductees must receive 80% of the committee vote, which is anonymous. Those with not enough votes remain eligible and active the following year.
In the spring, the committee will select the inductees and the ceremony date will be announced in June.
To apply, visit www.nbtschools.org/article/399715?org=north-brunswick or mail to NBTHS Hall of Fame Committee, 308 Old Georges Road, North Brunswick 08902.
Spring will officially arrive on March 20.
To get motivated and earn bragging rights, North Brunswick Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack will present a Wellness to Health Challenge.
Through May 21, lace up sneakers, take out the bike or grab swim goggles and join the wellness challenge.
Categories include walking, running, cycling or lap swimming. Record miles/laps and email results each Friday to [email protected].
Certificates and prizes will be awarded.
For more information, contact Lou Ann Benson, director of the North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services at [email protected] or 732-902-1590.
The North Brunswick Board Of Education is seeking to fill an unexpired term for a school board position, on or about March 24, through January 2023’s Reorganization Meeting.
Candidates must file a letter of interest for the position; a resume is optional.
The applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America; be at least 18 years of age to qualify for office; be able to read and write; have been a resident of North Brunswick for at least one year; not disqualified as a voter; not disqualified from membership for the conviction of crimes; be willing to undergo a criminal history background investigation through the State Department of Education; and be a registered voter in the district.
The deadline to submit a letter of interest is 3 p.m. Feb. 18. Preferably, email the letter to Assistant Business Administrator/Board Secretary Rosa Hock at [email protected]. If email is not available, submit the letter to Rosa Hock, 308 Old Georges Road, Maple Meade School, North Brunswick 08902.
The North Brunswick Community Garden is located at the Pulda Farm property, 300 Old Georges Road.
North Brunswick residents are able to reserve space to have a family garden where they can grow herbs, produce and flowers. Each resident/household can reserve one 10-foot by 10-foot parcel, with 5 feet of space between plots, to use for one season.
The cost is $35 for the season.
Applications are not considered complete unless the applicant reads and agrees to the Rules and Regulations.
To reserve a parcel, fill out the application form and return to: Township of North Brunswick, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick 08902, Attention: Community Garden Committee, Attention: Lou Ann Benson.
The application form and list of guideline are available at https://northbrunswicknj.gov/
Deadline to reserve is March 30.
The Tamarack Women’s 9-Hole Golf League is welcoming new members for the 2021 season on Thursday mornings from April through October.
While the league is nine holes, ladies are welcome to play the remaining nine holes following league play each week.
Golf experience is required for membership.
Interested lady golfers should contact membership Chair Linda Schuller at [email protected] for further information.
Gain stability from an in-demand occupation; apply for a Women’s Center career training grant from Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County.
Qualified persons who are active members of the JFS Women’s Center must submit an application and attend an interview. Grants are available for short-term training programs for in-demand jobs.
Eligible candidates must qualify as a “displaced homemaker,” a woman who is a single mother, divorced, separated, widowed, or living with a disabled spouse/partner.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, email [email protected]
In an effort to foster the joy of reading and in celebration of National Reading Month in March, Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-16) is launching a book drive through the end of March to benefit the children enrolled in the YMCA and YWCA day care and early education learning centers throughout the 16th District.
To donate, visit https://yougivegoods.com/district16-bookdrive
For more information, email Zwicker at [email protected]
Teens across the state can begin submitting entries for the 26th Annual New Jersey Teen Media Contest, which highlights the New Jersey Human Services’ mission to support families, especially during these challenging times.
The contest, run by the Division of Family Development, is open to all New Jersey middle and high school-aged children.
The 2021 contest challenges teens to illustrate – through art or the written word – how they and their loved ones have supported each other through all of the changes that have happened this year, from remote schooling to finding new ways to stay connected to friends and family.
All entries must be postmarked no later than March 31.
Staff from the Division of Family Development and its Office of Child Support Services will judge the contest. Winners will be selected in first, second, and third places in both the middle and high school groups, for each of the two entry categories. Typically, winning students are recognized at an awards ceremony in mid-May, but a final decision on an awards ceremony will be made at a later date based on the status of the public health emergency and related health and safety guidelines.
Winning entries from the contest will be included in the 2022 Office of Child Support Calendar, as well as potentially being included as part of the office’s marketing materials. A number of honorable mention entries will also be selected for possible inclusion in both areas.
The 2021 calendar can be viewed or downloaded from the contest homepage, www.NJTeenMedia.org, to serve as inspiration for the teens. The website also provides the official rules, frequently asked questions, entry forms, a look at the winners and honorable mentions from previous contests and other important contest information.
Teachers and administrators can register their school by visiting www.NJTeenMedia.org or by contacting Matthew Cossel at 937-207-7627 or [email protected]. School registration is not required for direct student entry.
For complete submission guidelines, visit www.NJTeenMedia.org.
For more information about child support services, call 1-877-NJKIDS1 or visit www.NJChildSupport.org.
The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services will offer a pet photo shoot from 9-11:30 a.m. April 9 at Community Park, 2053 Route 130, North Brunswick.
Pictures with Parx the Chipmunk, the department’s mascot, will also be available.
Cost is $15 per session, which includes six digital photos.
To make an appointment, call 732-247-0922, ext. 475 or email [email protected]
Space is limited.
Register online and make an appointment at https://register.capturepoint.com/NorthBrunswickTownship
Middlesex College is developing apprenticeship opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing through Career Advance USA, a U.S. Department of Labor-funded grant.
Apprenticeships, developed and implemented in collaboration with employers, are earn-and-learn programs that combine formal classroom learning with on-the-job training.
Those interested in the program should register for a virtual information session at middlesexcc.edu/manufacturing-apprenticeships. They will be held over Zoom at 10 a.m. Tuesdays, April 13 and May 11.
The college is also looking for employers interested in developing workers.
For more information about the grant and how to participate, visit middlesexcc.edu/manufacturing-apprenticeships or contact Yarelis Figueroa at [email protected] or John Miller at [email protected].
New Jersey American Water is accepting applications for green project funding through its Environmental Grant Program.
The program offers grants of $1,000 to $10,000 for qualifying innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore or protect watersheds, surface water and/or groundwater supplies throughout the company’s service areas.
New Jersey American Water will award the grants on a competitive basis and select projects based on various criteria including goals, impact, innovation, design and sustainability. The nature of the project’s collaboration with other community organizations as well as its overall community engagement will also be considered.
All applicants are expected to outline specific, measurable goals for projects in their proposals. At the conclusion of the grant project, the lead organization must provide a written report on the project results/impact.
Grant recipients will be notified in mid-April.
More information and application requirements can be obtained directly at newjerseyamwater.com/community.
The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold the 75th annual Bernie Cohn Golf Classic from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 13.
Tee time is 9 a.m. at the Banks Course, Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Dr., Monroe.
Sign up at mcrcc.org or https://shotgunflat.wufoo.com/forms/z1qupopx0qkzr0t/
The North Brunswick Department of Parks & Recreation will award the Grandparents of the Year.
A one-page typed explanation of why the grandparent(s) deserve(s) the title should include the name, address and phone number of both the nominee and nominator.
Submissions are due by Aug. 1.
Email to Lou Ann Benson at [email protected]
Recipients will be awarded in September near Grandparents Day.
For more information, call 732-247-0922, ext. 8233.
Ongoing
French American School Princeton (FASP) is accepting enrollment.
At FASP, students in preschool (3 years old) through grade 8 benefit from a rigorous bilingual curriculum accredited by the Middle State Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools and the French Ministry of Education; personalized attention thanks to small class sizes; and a multicultural community with more than 30 nationalities represented.
FAPS is located at 75 Mapleton Road, Princeton.
Visit ecoleprinceton.org, call 609-430-3001 or email [email protected].
Central Jersey SCORE, a non-profit resource partner of the Small Business Administration, is looking for volunteers to assist people looking to start a business or grow an existing small business.
The organization is recruiting business owners and executives, both current and retired, who want to share their experience and knowledge with today’s up-and-coming entrepreneurs.
The Central Jersey Chapter of SCORE serves Middlesex, Somerset and Hunterdon counties.
Central Jersey SCORE provides in-person mentoring and webinars, both offered virtually in line with current pandemic restrictions. In addition, the SCORE website offers tools and templates on a wide variety of topics and numerous online courses and webinars to assist small business owners through every aspect of business development and management. Services are offered free of charge.
Anyone interested in volunteering with SCORE or seeking additional information should email [email protected]
The Township of North Brunswick will continue honoring veterans with a secondary street signs at township roads.
Applications for wartime veterans are received throughout the year. The honored veterans must be a past or current resident of North Brunswick.
The requirements can be found at www.northbrunswicknj.gov; on Facebook; or at the Municipal Building at the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick.
For more information, contact Lou Ann Benson at [email protected].
The Antonia Maria Foundation has beds available at Gracie’s House in North Brunswick for women seeking a safe, loving, caring environment in which to recover from addiction and trauma.
There is in-house and overnight staff available 24/7. There are daily check ins, recovery guidance and weekly house meetings. Private Reiki sessions, individual EFT/tapping sessions, in-house yoga, nutritional education, meditation and other healing and spiritual tools are offered.
Call Destiny at 609-384-4023 for information on how to apply.
Dove Hospice Services of New Jersey seeks compassionate volunteers to provide support to local hospice patients and their families.
Hospice patient care volunteers visit with patients in their homes, which can also be nursing facilities or assisted living facilities, at least once a week. They read to the patient, reminisce about their lives, play cards, help with letter writing and provide respite for caregivers.
Visits can be virtual, and are either during the day or early evening.
Volunteers may also assist with administrative work within the hospice office.
Patient care volunteers complete an application and attend a virtual volunteer training program that covers the role of a hospice volunteer. Day and evening virtual training programs are offered.
To sign up for the next virtual training class, contact Volunteer Coordinator Deborah Adams at 732-405-3035 or email [email protected].
South Brunswick VFW Post 9111 is seeking monetary assistance from the community.
The organization has long supported free Christmas parties for children, food drives, Purple Hearts Chapter 10, the American Veterans Dog Foundation that trains dogs to support veterans, and a Christmas party for veterans at the New Jersey State Veterans Memorial Home in Menlo Park.
The efforts are in jeopardy because of the impact of COVID-19.
To donate to the GoFundMe account, visit https://gf.me/u/ynb882
The Islamic Society of Central Jersey (ISCJ), in partnership with the South Brunswick Food Pantry, holds a weekly drive-thru food pantry program every Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at ISCJ, 4145 Route 1, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick.
The ISCJ is providing a box of provisions meant to supplement a family of four for one week. Items in this box generally include pasta, spaghetti sauce, rice, canned beans, canned soup, oil, hummus, cheese, bread, canned beef or fish, frozen organic chicken, corn flour, pudding, some personal protective equipment and personal hygiene items.
This service is open to all citizens in need, regardless of legal status, creed, ethnicity or geography.
Email [email protected] for any questions regarding the program, to seek assistance, to volunteer or to donate food.
Residents of South Brunswick are able to preregister and pick up food twice a week at the Municipal Building, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick.
Drive-thru is available from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Register to receive food by emailing [email protected] by 1 p.m. the day prior to pickup. After you register you will receive a confirmation number which you will show on the day of your pickup.
On your pickup day you will pull around to the rear of the building and pull up to the drive thru. Upon arriving you will show one of the employees the confirmation number from your phone or you can write it on a piece of paper and hold it up to the window.
An employee will place the boxes in your trunk after verifying your confirmation number. Food will not be distributed without a confirmation number.
Remain in your vehicle and keep your windows rolled up at all times.
This program is for South Brunswick residents only.
For more information, call Wert at 732-329-4000, ext. 7674.
The North Brunswick Police Department is seeking donations of sanitizing wipes and other PPE.
Drop off items at police headquarters, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick.
Call 732-247-0922, ext. 326 for more information.
Central Jersey Family Health Consortium is offering a series of virtual support groups.
A New Dad Support Group for expectant and new fathers with babies under 1 year old will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, co-facilitated by a therapist and an experienced father of twins.
Registration is required by emailing Pat Vena at [email protected].
A New Mom Support Group for pregnant and new moms with babies under 1 year old will be held in English at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and in Spanish at 1 p.m. Wednesdays.
To register in English, email Pat Vena at [email protected]. To register in Spanish, email Mariella Flores at [email protected].
The Listening Hearts and Minds Support Group is held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays for pregnant and parenting women, co-facilitated by experienced counselors. Topics include parenting skills, coping with COVID-19, stress management, keeping mental health and meditation.
Pre-registration required by contacting Deena Cohen at [email protected] or 888-633-5502.
CJFHC is located at 30 Silverline Dr., Second Floor, Suite 1, North Brunswick.
For more information, visit www.cjfhc.org or call 732-937-5437.
Monroe Township Jewish War Veterans Post 609 is collecting United States and foreign stamps, both on and off envelopes.
Stamps are used by veterans as hobbies and as therapy to support medical staff at VA Medical Centers nationwide.
Stamps are not traded or sold; they are forwarded to veteran patients at no charge.
Also requested are DVDs suitable for veterans at those locations.
Send all items to JWV Post 609, c/o Charles Koppelman, 6 Yarmouth Dr., Monroe 08831-4742.