• Smith’s hard work pays off with 1,000 career points

    Varsity Report BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Bishop George Ahr High School’s Kyle Brady holds onto South Plainfield High School’s Ray Jazikoff during their 120-pound semifinals match at the Greater Middlesex Conference Wrestling Tournament held on Jan. 26 at Piscataway. Brady won this match and went on to win the 120-pound championship over Monroe Township High…

  • Lynd Ward exhibit at Zimmerli showcases artist’s depth

    BY HELEN CAREY Staff Writer Detail from Lynd Ward’s “America’s Mark Twain” (1962), gouache on masonite. Before there was “Maus,” “Ghost World” and “Fun Home,” before graphic novels had their own section in bookstores — in fact, before the term “graphic novel” even existed — there was Lynd Ward. An exhibit of the artist’s work,…

  • Neve Shalom presents lecture on Torah

    The Neve Shalom Adult Education Committee and the Gilbert and Claudie Hayat Speaker Series will present a lecture by Prof. Gary Rendsburg of Rutgers University, entitled “Dialectic in Judaism: Differing Viewpoints in the Torah,” on Feb. 9 at the 9:30 a.m. service. Discussion will continue after the Kiddush lunch at Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave.,…

  • Lecture on N.J.’s role in film industry

    On Feb. 20 at 1 p.m., the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County (JCCMC) will continue its series of lectures in Highland Park with a program by Fort Lee Film Commission Executive Director Tom Meyers. Tom Meyers will discuss New Jersey’s role as the birthplace of the American film industry, from its creation in Thomas…

  • Literacy Volunteers garners grant

    A Metuchen nonprofit received $11,000 in grants from the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey as part of the foundation’s fourth and final round of 2012 grants. Literacy Volunteers of New Jersey in Metuchen received a grant of $11,000 to support Building Adult Literacy Skills for Healthy Living. “The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey supports New…

  • All Seasons Chamber Players at Barron Arts

    The All Seasons Chamber Players will return to the Barron Arts Center on Feb. 8 for an 8 p.m. concert entitled “Basically Baroque.” Admission is free and refreshments are available at intermission. Seating is limited; reservations should made by calling 732-634-0413. The Barron Arts Center is handicap-accessible and welcomes all. The All Seasons Chamber Players…

  • MCC to host seminar for high-schoolers

    EDISON — The Career and Technical Education Partnership (CTEP) of New Jersey’s Marketing Project (www.ctepmarketingtoolkit.org) will hold a free College and Career Readiness Seminar for students, teachers and guidance counselors on Feb. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. The event features a keynote address from fashion…

  • 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…

  • Catholic Charities seeks adult mentors

    The Connections Program of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen — a voluntary child-to-adult match program — is seeking adult volunteers to provide positive friendship to children and youth who have suffered a loss or have special needs. These children reside in Middlesex County and Franklin Township and are in desperate need of a positive role…

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