• MCC honored for Sandy support

    Nursing student Lynn Cassino (l-r) of Woodbridge; Nancy Berger, chairwoman of the nursing department, of Manalapan; Pam Hicks of Fords, nursing faculty member; nursing student Raychelle Grooms of South Brunswick; and College President Joann La Perla- Morales gather around the Hurricane Sandy Relief Award. PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM PETERSON Middlesex County College (MCC) was presented…

  • Church to hold Vacation Bible School

    The Metuchen Reformed Church, 150 Lake Ave., is offering Vacation Bible School for children preschool age to those entering sixth grade in the fall. “Kingdom Rock — Where Kids Stand Strong for God” will run from 9 a.m. to noon from July 22-26. Children will learn and connect to a simple Bible lesson each day…

  • Pasta dinner fundraiser slated

    A pasta dinner fundraiser to help battle Hodgkin lymphoma will be held June 21 in Woodbridge Township. The dinner, dubbed “Support for Stephanie,” will be held from 5-8 p.m. June 21 at the Knights of Columbus, 116 Grand St., Iselin. Tickets are $10 at the door or $8 for presale. Stephanie is the daughter of…

  • Youth Fishing Derby scheduled for June 22

    The Metuchen Recreation Commission will be sponsoring its annual Youth Fishing Derby at Tommy’s Pond, Lake Avenue, on June 22. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Trophies will be awarded in several categories. The participation fee in this catchand release event is $1, payable at the pond on the morning of the event. Please use…

  • Two local teachers nominated for Grammy educator award

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The band directors at two local high schools have been selected as quarterfinalists for the first-ever Music Educator Award, which will be presented by The Recording Academy and the Grammy Foundation. Andrew DeNicola of John P. Stevens High School, Edison, and Mark Kraft of South Brunswick High School were selected…

  • Hypnosis workshops for smoking cessation

    The Hypnosis Counseling Center, with offices in Bloomfield, Flemington and Princeton, will present a set of workshops June 25 for smoking cessation, weight loss and tuning at Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Each workshop includes hypnosis exercises, discussion and an optional CD for $18, which assists in reinforcing immediate results and long-term success.…

  • Woodbridge chamber changes with the times

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer For nearly 50 years, the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce has synced local businesses to the pulse of the community. While its mission remains the same, the chamber has seen major changes in 2013, with the appointment of a new president and a move to an office at 91 Main…

  • Blood drives set for June 27, 28 in Metuchen

    New Jersey Blood Services will hold a blood drive from 2-8 p.m. June 27 at What’s the Scoop, 410 Main St., Metuchen, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 29 at the Metuchen Branch YMCA, 65 High St., Metuchen. Qualified donors should be in good health, at least 17 years of age (or 16…

  • Golfers, sponsors sought for golf outing

    The annual Sayreville Brain Injured Children (BIC) Golf Outing will be held Aug. 12 at Glenwood Country Club, Route 9 and Fairway Lane, Old Bridge. The driving range will open at 8 a.m. Registration and breakfast are planned for 8:30 a.m. Shotgun start is set for 9:30 a.m. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, beer…

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