Author: Greater Media
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Store invites families to car-seat safety event
Several local businesses will team up to host Safe Kids on the Go, a community event designed to raise car-seat safety awareness, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 16 at Toys R Us, Route 18, East Brunswick. Rain date is May 17. The event, which will be hosted by Brunswick Memorial Home of East Brunswick, Toys R…
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‘Work’ it out
PHOTO COURTESY OF AMBOY BANK Amboy Bank President George E. Scharpf welcomes a growing group of children at Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on April 23. The children of the employees in the administration building were treated to breakfast and a day of activities that focused on learning about banking and saving…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Central New Jersey-PNC Bank will host the Central Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 11 at PNC Bank, Two Tower Center Boulevard, East Brunswick, in the conference room on the 18th floor. The meeting will begin with registration, followed by networking, wine and appetizers. The topic will be…
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Vendors welcome at Strawberry Festival
St. George’s Anglican Church, 56 Main St., Helmetta, will hold its fourth annual Strawberry Festival June 6. Vendors are sought. The family-friendly, free event will feature food, vendors, music, children’s activities, church tours and strawberries. For vendor registration or more information, log on to www.stgeorgeshelmetta.org or email [email protected].
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Workshop to focus on raising chickens
The Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will hold the workshop, “Raising Chickens in Your Backyard,” 6-9 p.m. June 10 at the EARTH Center in Davidsons Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. The free workshop will be hosted by Dr. Joseph Heckman, who has been raising chickens on a pasture since 2005. He will…
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Weichert Workforce Mobility acquires Allegiance Relocation Services
Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc., one of the world’s leading providers of mobile workforce management solutions, announces that it has completed its acquisition of Allegiance Relocation Services, a highly respected GSA Schedule 48 supplier of comprehensive relocation management, move management and property management services. For Weichert, this acquisition represents a new and exciting customer segment that…
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Discussion to focus on PARCC exam
Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, will host a discussion about the PARCC exam at 7 p.m. May 7 in the College Center cafeteria. Speakers include Darcie Cimarusti, who serves as communications and outreach coordinator for Network for Public Education, which is associated with Diane Ravitch, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education. Author of…
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Scrap metal drive to benefit Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 53, will host a Scrap Metal Drive 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 9 at Our Lady of Peace Annex, 39 Walsh Ave., Edison. A complete list of acceptable material can be found at rockawayrecycling.com/scrapmetal pictures. To arrange for scrap drop-off or pickup anytime before the event, email [email protected].
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Elks offer breakfast on Mother’s Day
The Edison Elks lodge, 375 Old Post Road, Edison, will serve a Mother’s Day breakfast 8:30-11 a.m. May 10. The buffet includes eggs any style, omelets, Taylor ham, bacon, sausage, potatoes, toast, cereals, juices, coffee, tea, milk and assorted desserts. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12, and free for children…
