• Candidates seek council seat in Woodbridge

    Candidates seek council seat in Woodbridge

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — Come January, someone new will fill the Ward 4 Council seat, which was held for over a decade by James Major, who stepped down in August. Three candidates — Democrat Verbhadra “Viru” N. Patel, who was appointed by the Township Council to fill the remainder of Major’s term until…

  • Learn warning signs of stroke, act F.A.S.T.

    Learn warning signs of stroke, act F.A.S.T.

    When I suffered a stroke at age 28, I didn’t realize that a stroke could happen to me. After suffering from dizzy spells and blurred vision, my in-laws insisted that I go to the hospital. If they hadn’t insisted that I go right away, I may not have been able to get help in time.…

  • Basketball fundraiser for Metuchen High set for Nov. 2

    Basketball fundraiser for Metuchen High set for Nov. 2

    Metuchen High School PTO will  serve as  the host to  the Harlem Wizards vs. Bulldog Magic (Metuchen Educators) on Nov. 2 at the Metuchen High School gym, 400 Grove Ave., Metuchen. This is a family event that is a fundraiser for the Metuchen High School. General admission is $18. Court side seats are $45.

  • Speaker announced for the November Breakfast Club

    Speaker announced for the November Breakfast Club

    The Greater Long Branch Chamber of Commerce will present The Breakfast Club to welcome John Majeski from SERVPRO as the speaker/sponsor on Nov. 2 from 8-9 a.m. at Amy’s Omelette House, 444 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch. The cost for breakfast is $10. RSVP to [email protected].

  • Mama Bear’s Play Cafe grand opening set for Nov. 2

    Mama Bear’s Play Cafe grand opening set for Nov. 2

    Mama Bear’s Play Cafe grand opening celebration will be held from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. on Nov. 2, at 2145 Hwy. 35, Holmdel, in the Kohl’s Shopping Center. The ceremony will be held by the Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce alongside special guest, Mayor Eric Hinds of Holmdel. For all valued customers, open play and all…

  • Monmouth Ski Club meetings slated

    Monmouth Ski Club meetings slated

    The Monmouth Ski Club meets the first Wednesday of each month from October to April at 8 p.m. at The Wilde Rover, 153 Shrewsbury Ave., Red Bank. Meeting dates are Nov. 2, 2016; Dec. 7, 2016; Jan. 4, 2017; Feb. 1, 2017; March 1, 2017 and April 5, 2017. New members are welcome. The Monmouth…

  • Zika virus awareness seminar set for Nov. 1

    Zika virus awareness seminar set for Nov. 1

    The Metuchen Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will hold a Zika Virus Awareness seminar at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 1. Lori Karabinchak, a Health Educator Risk Communicator from the Middlesex County Office of Health Services, will be on hand to present the latest information on Zika and to answer any questions. Registration for this seminar is…

  • Metuchen Library announces new tech help sessions

    Metuchen Library announces new tech help sessions

    The Metuchen Library announces a new series of Tech Help Sessions specifically for tablet and smartphone users. The four sessions will be held from 2-4 p.m., Nov. 10, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 19, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 10, and from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 29. All four sessions will cover basic tablet functions…

  • Seminar on living with diabetes set for Nov. 3

    Seminar on living with diabetes set for Nov. 3

    Metuchen Public Library and JFK Medical Center will hold a free seminar on living with diabetes at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 3. The seminar, held in conjunction with JFK Medical Center, will focus on diabetes, Types 1 and 2, A1C and diet and nutrition. The guest…

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