• East Brunswick woman dies after motor vehicle accident

    EAST BRUNSWICK — A township woman was killed in a serious motor vehicle accident on June 19. At approximately 2:20 p.m., police responded to a collision at the intersection of Valley View Road and Sherwood Avenue. Dorothy Duck, 79, of East Brunswick, was traveling west on Valley View Road, which turns slightly to the left…

  • VFW will offer trip to Trump Plaza, A.C.

    The South River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451 Auxiliary will sponsor a July 14 fundraising trip to Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 11 a.m. from the post home, 31 Reid St. Return will be at approximately 9 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. Participants must be age 21…

  • Knights offering trip to Saratoga track

    Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus will sponsor an Aug. 16-18 weekend road trip to Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. Aug. 16 from the council home, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Return will be at approximately 10:30 p.m. Aug. 18. Cost is $265 per…

  • Brill’s continues food drive to support C.U.P.

    Brill’s Karate, 508 Main St., Spotswood, recently extended its food drive to help the Spotswood Churches United for People (C.U.P.) Food Pantry. The drive, which was originally scheduled to conclude June 21, will continue through July 21. Donations may be dropped off at the collection box in Brill’s lobby; in turn, the karate studio will…

  • Knights to sponsor 5K and Fun Run July 4

    Our Lady of Lourdes Knights of Columbus Council No. 7250 will present the 34th annual Milltown Firecracker Independence Day 5K Road Race and 1-Mile Fun Run on July 4. Both events will take place rain or shine. The USATF-certified course will run through various streets in Milltown. The 5K race will feature digital clocks at…

  • Wacky Bowling to benefit Make-A-Wish

    The third annual Wacky Bowling event to benefit Make-A-Wish New Jersey will be held June 29 at Knob Hill Country Lanes, Route 33, Manalapan. According to a press release, Wacky Bowling can be enjoyed by young children, teens, families and seniors, and does not require bowling skills. Bowling will be held on regular lanes —…

  • Park to conduct Kayak Eco Tours

    Registration is underway for Cheesequake State Park naturalist-guided Kayak Eco Tours, set for July on Cheesequake Creek, Old Bridge. Participants, who must be age 14 and above and in good physical condition, will explore the salt marsh. For more information or to register, call 732-566-3208.

  • Weekly Wacky Wings continue at VFW post

    Clark-Moetz Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post No. 2319 hosts a Wacky Wings Night 5-8 p.m. every Wednesday at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown. Guests are invited to try the post’s sauces or to bring their own. Wings cost 50 cents each. Poppers, breaded zucchini, potato pancakes and corn fritters also will be…

  • JFVS offers summer computer training

    Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) will sponsor summer computer-training courses beginning the week of July 8 at the JFVS office, 32 Ford Ave., Milltown. Sessions in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint will be offered. There will be a class titled “Beginner Computer” for individuals with little or no computer experience. Each…

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