• Diabetes management to be topic of seminar

    Diabetes management to be topic of seminar

    The Joslin Diabetes Center, an affiliate at Raritan Bay Medical Center, a member of the Meridian Health family, will offer a diabetes-education workshop titled “First Steps” 6-7:30 p.m. July 19 and 9-11 a.m. July 20 in Suite 420 of the Medical and Surgical Pavilion, 2 Hospital Plaza, at the medical center’s Old Bridge division. The…

  • Workshop to address weight-loss surgery

    Workshop to address weight-loss surgery

    Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division, will sponsor a seminar titled “Is Weight-Loss Surgery Right for Me?” 7:30-8:30 p.m. July 27 in Suite 404, Medical Arts Building, 3 Hospital Plaza, adjacent to the medical center. Discussion will focus on several different types of weight-loss surgeries, the concerns surrounding the procedures, and the successes. Family…

  • Free concerts ongoing at Middlesex parks

    Free concerts ongoing at Middlesex parks

    The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders will continue its free summer concert series with performances in four county parks. All events are free of charge and open to the public. Concertgoers are invited to bring their own lawn chair. The upcoming concert schedule is as follows: • July 17, 6-7:30 p.m. — The Broadway…

  • Discount tickets available for trip to Tropicana

    Discount tickets available for trip to Tropicana

    American Legion Post No. 253, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood, will offer a Sept. 18 fundraising bus trip to the Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City. Cost is $25 if paid by July 17; $30 after that date. To reserve, call or text 732-991-9507.

  • Spotswood’s Vento develops into a top player on baseball team

    Spotswood’s Vento develops into a top player on baseball team

    By Jimmy Allinder Before the season began last April, Spotswood High School junior J.T. Vento was considered just another average player. But then head coach Glenn Fredricks offered a different assessment about the outfielder when he previewed his team. “Watch [J.T.],” Fredricks said. “He’s developed into a well-rounded player, and we expect him to be…

  • Dogs in quarantine after attack by rabid raccoon in Spotswood

    Dogs in quarantine after attack by rabid raccoon in Spotswood

    SPOTSWOOD – A raccoon tested positive for rabies in the vicinity of Burlington Avenue and Madie Avenue, necessitating the quarantine of two family dogs. On June 29, a raccoon was found to be acting strangely and aggressively in a Spotswood residents’ yard by two dogs, and an altercation occurred, according to the Middlesex County Office of Health…

  • Franco’s soccer success helps him break through cultural barrier

    Franco’s soccer success helps him break through cultural barrier

    By Jimmy Allinder It is a soccer goalie’s worst nightmare. The opposing team is awarded a free kick outside the penalty box and usually the player with the strongest leg places the ball on a spot while a wall of defenders 10 yards away blocks the goal. There is no way a straight boot will…

  • Princess Fearless to perform July 20 at Old Franklin Schoolhouse

    Princess Fearless to perform July 20 at Old Franklin Schoolhouse

    Family Arts of Metuchen will present Princess Fearless, a children’s musician, on July 20 at 6:15 p.m. on the Old Franklin Schoolhouse lawn (491 Middlesex Ave.; rain location inside). Tickets will be sold at the gate for $5 per person. Children can dress as their favorite princess, prince, or superhero! Princess Fearless performs as part…

  • Vacation Bible School set for July 18-22

    Vacation Bible School set for July 18-22

    Community Presbyterian Church of Edison will hold Cave Quest Vacation Bible School, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., July 18-22. Children will participate in small groups, experience Bible adventures and watch for God in everyday life through God Sightings. Cave Quest is filled with Bible-learning experiences children will see, hear, touch, and even taste. KidVid Cinema shares…

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