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  • Hazlet to sponsor two NYC bus trips

    Hazlet to sponsor two NYC bus trips

    Hazlet Recreation has announced bus trips to New York to see a Broadway play in April and a baseball game in July. A bus will depart from Hazlet Library, 251 Middle Road, at 11 a.m. April 30 for the 2 p.m. performance of “Something Rotten” at St. James Theatre. The cost is $116 per person…

  • Park System sets Festival April 30 and May 1

    Park System sets Festival April 30 and May 1

    The Monmouth County Park System announces a Creative Arts and Music Festival will be held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on April 30 and May 1 at Thompson Park, Lincroft. See the works of fine artists from all mediums including pottery, jewelry, photography and painting. Also enjoy live music. Admission and parking are free. To learn…

  • Retirement planning program set for May 5

    Retirement planning program set for May 5

    Bryan Koslow, local Certified Public Accountant (CPA), will present the free workshop, “It’s Your Retirement, Are You Prepared?” at the Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, from 7-8:30 p.m. on May 5. Bryan will be speaking as a representative of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA). This workshop will cover the…

  • Celebrate diversity with movies at the Woodbridge Main Library

    Celebrate diversity with movies at the Woodbridge Main Library

    The Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, will present a film series on Friday afternoons at 2 p.m. beginning May 6. The first movie is Hope Springs, a story of a long-married couple who try with the help of a renowned marriage counselor to reignite their passions for one another. On May 13, Calendar…

  • Local high school students rewarded for being caring

    Local high school students rewarded for being caring

    The Middlesex County Guidance Council recently presented Caring Awards to high school students at a dinner held at Middlesex County College in April. The Caring Award, given to one student from each high school in the county, is for outstanding volunteer community service. The local recipients include Rabeya Hussaini of Colonia High School; Alyssa Royce…

  • New Spanish Book Club to meet at Library

    New Spanish Book Club to meet at Library

    The Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, announces a new Spanish Book Club will meet, starting in May, once a month, except during the summer. The first meeting is from 7 p.m.-8:45 p.m. May 4, during which time, the club will begin selecting books for its 2016/2017 calendar year. The second meeting is scheduled for…

  • French club to hold May 3 meeting

    French club to hold May 3 meeting

    Francophonie Metuchen will meet from 7:45-9:45 p.m. on May 3 at 243 Amboy Ave., Metuchen. Discussions are in French. Participation is free. Relaxed work meetings with moderate preparations and active participation in discussions are required. For more information, call Sam Van Chama, using French, at 732-767-9372.

  • Garden opening and health fair held in Long Branch

    Garden opening and health fair held in Long Branch

    The Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center, 300 Broadway, Long Branch, held the seventh annual Strengthening Families Community Garden Kickoff and Health Fair. The 7th Avenue Community Garden provides an opportunity to promote parent child interaction as well as grow family literacy and life skills. The garden becomes a family activity where everyone learns how to prepare…

  • Hike on the Columbia Trail on May 7

    Hike on the Columbia Trail on May 7

    The University Outing Club will hike the Columbia Trail on May 7. Meet at 9 a.m. and hike at 10 a.m. Registration is required. For more information, contact Ken at 732-985-5363.