• SPORT SHORTS

    The 2013 Rutgers Football Kickoff Celebration will be held Aug. 10 from 5:30- 8 p.m. at High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway. Admission is free, and the event will be held rain or shine. Fans can meet all the Rutgers University players and coaches, and get free autographs. Free 2013 Rutgers football posters will be…

  • Ransome eager to start season as St. Joseph’s football coach

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Bob Molarz laid the foundation for the St. Joseph High School of Metuchen football team as its coach for the first four years of the program. It’s now Casey Ransome’s turn to lead the Falcons to the next level, which is to become a viable threat to win the Greater Middlesex…

  • Jim Collins appointed head football coach at J.P. Stevens

    By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Jim Collins Kathy McKean, athletic director at J.P. Stevens High School, has a strict policy of not discussing personnel matters publicly — and that includes the departure of Mike Ryan as football coach. However, it’s a good bet that when Jim Collins interviewed with Mc- Kean for the vacancy, his desire…

  • NJ Repertory Co. adds more shows to ‘Saving Kitty’

    New Jersey Repertory Co. has added more shows to the premiere of “Saving Kitty,” a provocative new dramatic comedy written by Marisa Smith. Shows will be performed through Aug. 25. What happens when a daughter brings home a young man to meet her ultra-liberal Upper East Side parents for the first time, and he turns…

  • Establish a positive homework environment for your student

    Though it might not be something students look forward to, homework is an essential element of the learning process. Homework allows kids to apply the lessons they learned in the classroom while giving educators a chance to determine if students are grasping the concepts discussed in class or if certain lessons need to be revisited.…

  • Sportsmanship is an important lesson for young athletes

    Children who play sports often walk away with important lessons in teamwork and sportsmanship. Sportsmanship can be defined as playing fair, following the rules of the game, respecting the rulings of referees, and treating opponents with respect. During the heat of competition, it can be challenging to be a good sport, particularly when the goal…

  • Local schools, businesses ready for back to school

    Camp Excel Camp Excel is renowned for its summer program that enriches and enhances the lives of children with social skill challenges. But the benefits of Camp Excel are not just limited to the summer months. Now children can Excel all year long! The three-hour program includes a social skills group with a master’s level…

  • Pharmacist to speak on immunizations

    The Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will host a program on immunization on Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. Dr. Nathan Weintraub will discuss the required scheduling for children’s immunizations, as well as whether immunizations are safe and recommended, and what types of immunizations are recommended for adults. Weintraub has a pharmacy degree from Rutgers…

  • Recreation slates youth programs

    “Filmmaking Flix,” a workshop for youngsters ages 7-13, will be offered 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 12-16 by the Metuchen Recreation Commission. Would-be directors, actors, writers and cameramen attending this workshop can see their visions come true. The fee is $150, which includes the editing and production of a DVD. A second workshop in elementary…

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