• Women’s Connection dinner, party Aug. 21

    Brunswick Women’s Connection will hold a “charming accessories” dinner party 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at the East Brunswick Chateau, 678 Cranbury Rd. Charmed by Claire Women’s Boutique, of Cranbury, will provide designer accessories such as Vera Bradley, Brighton and Pandora. Inspirational speaker Yvonne Ortega will offer tips on conquering fears. The cost for the event…

  • Registration open for ‘Pet First Aid’ class

    Raritan Bay Medical Center will offer a “Pet First Aid” class 5-8 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Participants will learn how to handle minor emergencies with cats and dogs, when to call poison control, and when to take their dog or cat to the emergency vet. Cost…

  • Donors sought for Cub Scout blood drive

    Cub Scout Pack No. 3, Monroe, will host a blood drive, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 11 in the all-purpose room at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. Appointments are preferred. For more information or to make an appointment, email Jaya at Blood- [email protected]. Donors also may…

  • Senior Health Fair on tap in Sayreville

    Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC), Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, will sponsor a Senior Health Fair 10 a.m.- noon Aug. 6 at the Sayreville Senior Citizen Center, 423 Main St. The event will feature free medical screenings including blood pressure/stroke risk, body mass index (BMI) and balance/ fall prevention. There will be complimentary basic physical…

  • Deadline extended for senior freeze program

    To make sure that qualifying New Jersey residents take full advantage of available property tax relief, Gov. Chris Christie has extended the filing deadline for the 2012 senior freeze program for property tax reimbursements to Sept. 16. The senior freeze tax program is open to New Jersey residents who are 65 years old or disabled,…

  • ‘Freecycling’ resource guide now available

    The old adage used to be “reduce, reuse, recycle.” Now, “freecycling” has become the buzzword. Freecycling involves the donation of unwanted goods to individuals and organizations that are able to put them to use. In conjunction with this growing trend, the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) has released a directory, “The New Reuse-It Book.” “This…

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  • Local teacher writes about fictional zombie apocalypse

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Like many prospective writers trying to navigate their way through a fastpaced, post-college world, Katherine Kuzma-Beck started a blog. With the state of the economy and having studied journalism in school, she decided that new media, and blogging in particular, was the way to go. “I just kind of went…

  • Vendors welcome at Giant Flea Market

    The St. Thomas Rosary Society, Old Bridge, is seeking vendors for its annual Giant Flea Market set for 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 17 in the parking lot at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Rain date is Aug. 24. Spaces cost $15 each, $25 for two. Table-rental fee is $5. For…

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