• Free tax prep assistance for those who qualify

    The United Way of Central Jersey will offer free tax preparation assistance beginning Feb. 1. The service is aimed at low- and moderate income taxpayers. Eligibility requirements can be found on the IRS website, IRS.gov. There are more than 20 determinations for eligibility. Qualifying taxpayers can call to make an appointment for help at the…

  • Chinese-language school to mark 50th

    Mid-Jersey Chinese School, a nonprofit organization offering Chinese-language instruction and cultural classes for adults and children, will celebrate its 50th anniversary Feb. 2 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, Hammarskjold Middle School, 721 Cranbury Road. Carnival-type games and educational seminars will be available 3-5 p.m. A dinner is planned for 5-7 p.m. Cost is…

  • Author to share adoption experiences

    The Brandeis National Committee (BNC), Middlesex County Chapter, will present a program titled “Journeys of the Heart” 1 p.m. Feb. 13 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Mother/writer/songwriter Jill Work will offer a multimedia presentation about her three journeys of the heart: one to China to bring home a 17-month-old daughter;…

  • Rec offering trips, fitness, line dancing

    The Milltown Department of Recreation will offer several upcoming events and programs open to borough residents and nonresidents. Reservations are being accepted for a Feb. 17 trip to the Sands Casino, Bethlehem, Pa. The bus will depart from Milltown Borough Hall at 9 a.m. Cost is $35 per person, with a $20 return in slot…

  • Wynwood to host Valentine’s Dance

    A Valentine’s Dance is set for 5-7 p.m. Feb. 5 at Wynwood, Brookdale Senior Living, 380 Forsgate Drive, Monroe. The event will feature live entertainment. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Admission is free of charge. To reserve, call Kate at 609-409-7525 by Feb. 1.

  • Synagogues to join forces for PurimFest

    Three East Brunswick synagogues — Young Israel of East Brunswick, the East Brunswick Jewish Center and Temple B’nai Shalom — will sponsor a Tri-Synagogue PurimFest 2013 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 24 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. Tickets cost $18 per person in advance, $72 family max in advance, $20 per person…

  • Toastmasters to hold Feb. 13, 27 meetings

    The next Old Bridge Toastmasters meetings are set for 7 p.m. Feb. 13 and 27 at Sayre Woods Bible Church, 2290 Route 9 south, just south of Jake Brown Road. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Walk-in guests are always welcome. Advance registration is not required. Toastmasters, an international…

  • Rutgers to offer Home Gardeners School

    Rutgers’ 37th annual Home Gardeners School (HGS) will be held March 23. The event will offer 35 workshops covering a variety of topics related to gardening and landscaping. Novice and experienced home gardeners will have an opportunity to receive expert instruction, learn new horticulture skills and connect with others who share their interests. HGS runs…

  • Fish-Fry Dinners coming to legion post

    American Legion Post No. 25 will host its annual Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners 5-8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 15-March 29, at the post home, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown. Donation is $9 for adults, $5 for children under age 12, and includes fish, fries or macaroni and cheese, salad, coleslaw and dessert; add 50 cents for each takeout…

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