• JFVS will sponsor Sept. 9 apple picking

    The Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) Young Leadership Family Division will hold an apple picking event 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 at Von Thun Farms, 519 Ridge Road, South Brunswick. The event will include hayrides, visits from farm animals, and Rosh Hashanah card-making stations. Participants will be invited to pick their own apples…

  • Curtain to rise on ‘Sweet Charity’ Sept. 7

    The Main Street Theatre Company, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville, will present its production of “Sweet Charity,” the Cy Coleman/Neil Simon musical, at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sundays at 2 p.m., Sept. 7-22. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $16 for students and seniors, and $12 for children age 12 and under. To…

  • Tickets on sale for quarter auction

    Spotswood High School Class of 2013 Project Graduation will hold a Lucky- Ladies Quarter Auction fundraiser on Sept. 28 at Memorial Middle School, 115 Summerhill Road, Spotswood. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The auction will begin at 7:15 p.m. New items from Celebrating Home will be auctioned off. Guests should bring a roll of…

  • Booster Club slates car wash for Sept. 1, 2

    The East Brunswick High School Cross- Country Booster Club will hold a car wash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 1-2 in the parking lot next to the cafeteria area at the high school, Cranbury Road. Cost is $5 per vehicle. A used clothing drive will take place from 9-10 a.m. Sept. 1. Proceeds…

  • Workshop offers training for startups

    I nterfaith Neighbors, an economic development and neighborhood revitalization organization, has teamed up with UCEDC, a statewide small business lender and training provider, to offer an intensive six-week workshop for startup businesses, including those in the idea-planning phase or in operation less than a year. The next session of “Entrepreneurship 101: Are You Ready to…

  • IN THE NEWS

    Watching a child grow up is rewarding, but not easy MARK ROSMAN Time marches on. I have never realized the impact of that statement as much as I have this summer. It is difficult for me to believe I am the father of a 17- year-old son who can now go places by himself in…

  • ARE WE THERE YET

    Joining the team: My gradual entry in the world of football LORI CLINCH Attention! We interrupt your family life to welcome you to the football season. Yes, sir. It’s time to fluff the couch cushions, launder the Snuggies and dig out those trusty No. 1 foam fingers. Time to stock up on chips and dip…

  • GUEST COLUMN

    School board races in New Jersey stand to become more political TONY GALLOTTO This Election Day — for the first time since 1903 — voters in most of New Jersey’s school districts will elect their local board of education members on the same Nov. 6 ballot as candidates for municipal, county and federal offices, including…

  • Dance to the oldies Sept. 21 at Knights

    The next Knights of Columbus monthly Rock ’n’ Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the oldies. Admission is $10 per person and includes coffee, tea, soda…

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