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    Competitors in the fourth annual Rock Solid Mud Run at Raceway Park in Old Bridge make their way through the rope obstacle. The 5-mile run has participants contesting various obstacles such as this ropes and monkey bars during the course of the event. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Peter Illenye of East Brunswick takes a long,…

  • Neve Shalom to hold Selichot services

    Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will hold Selichot services on Sept. 8 at 8:30 p.m. with Hazzan Sheldon Levin, Rabbi Gerald Zelizer, Robyn Koenigsberg on cello, and Andrea Colby on piano. The services will include a performance of Max Bruch’s “Kol Nidre” for cello and piano and a new Selichot service composed by Hazzan…

  • Jewish Community Center hosts bridge events

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, is hosting various bridge events in the upcoming weeks. Duplicate bridge is held every Wednesday 1-4 p.m. under the directorship of Al Steinberger. Fees are $6 for community campus members and $8 for non-members. For additional information contact Sue Horwitz at 732- 494-3232,…

  • Neve Shalom choir seeks new members

    Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, welcomes new members to join the high holiday choir. No auditions necessary. Rehearsals will begin Thursday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact Hazzan Sheldon Levin at [email protected] or 732-548-2238, ext. 14.

  • Art After Hours at Zimmerli on Sept. 5

    The Zimmerli Museum, 81 Hamilton St., New Brunswick, will hold an opening reception for “Art: Works by Contemporary Artists” during “Art After Hours: First Wednesdays” on Sept. 5. From the collection of Sally and Wynn Kramarsky, the exhibit celebrates the dynamic dialogue of art and language from 1960 to 2012, with more than 100 American…

  • Backpack campaign helps kids in need

    In preparation for the upcoming school year, the nonprofit Build with Purpose will be providing students from lower income families with backpacks full of school essentials. The Backpacks for Kids Campaign aims to assist children in need by providing them with the tools necessary to succeed in school. Every $20 donation will provide a child…

  • Audit questions bonuses for top MCIA managers

    Authority responds by citing millions in tax dollars saved, high level of performance BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) announced that $100,000 in “substantial annual bonuses” was paid to top executives of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) that were not provided for in employment contracts. The OSC announced…

  • Yoga class Aug. 25 to benefit fire victims

    Comfort & Balance: Alternate Solutions to Everyday Stress, located at 83 Woodbridge Ave. in the Sewaren section of Woodbridge, will host a free outdoor yoga class, rain or shine, for all ages and yoga levels from 9-10 a.m. Aug. 25 to benefit victims of the Colonial Gardens apartment complex fire in Avenel. Participants should arrive…

  • Edison’s new Southside Deli is finding its niche

    Eatery fast becoming popular attraction BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Deli employees Jim Wallner and Anne Clark get ready for the day at Southside Deli. EDISON — Looking for a taste of home cooking? Then the Southside Deli located at 1905 Route 27 (Lincoln Highway), next to Bell Pharmacy, is the place to go. Owner…

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