• Friends of N.B. Library seeks new members

    The Friends of the North Brunswick Library is holding a membership drive through March. Join at any level of membership and receive two free DVD rentals. Additionally, members will be entered into a drawing for a Nook e-reader. The drawing will be held at the end of March. Founded in 1973, the Friends is a…

  • Casino night planned for Eric LeGrand

    In conjunction with Woodbridge Little League, the Eric LeGrand Patriot Saint Foundation — based out of the Port Reading section of Woodbridge – has organized a “bELieve” Casino Night fundraising event from 6-11 p.m. Jan. 28 in honor of Woodbridge resident Eric LeGrand. The event will be held at The Gran Centurions, located at 440…

  • ‘Bare with us …’ Uh, no thank you.

    BLOOPERS ADELE YOUNG Every new year, we like to disclose some of the amusing constructions that came across our desks during the previous 12 months. Thank goodness, most of the gaffes in this column were caught in time and did not make it into one of our weekly publications. Alas, some did. We try very…

  • International film, poets at library

    On Sunday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, the South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, will present the international film “Desert Flower” (rated R, 2009, 120 minutes) in English, Somali, and French. Admission is free. You may bring your own refreshments. For more details, call 732-329-4000, ext.…

  • B’nai Tikvah seeks members for BT Daytimers organization

    BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer The B’nai Tikvah Synagogue is seeking more active members of its newly rejuvenized social club, BT Daytimers. The group replaces the now-defunct Fifty Plus Club, which attracted very few members under the age of 70, according to Board of Directors President Gary Bergman. All Jewish community members, and their spouses, are…

  • Nominees sought for OBHS Wall of Fame

    Old Bridge High School (OBHS) is seeking nominations for induction into the OBHS Wall of Fame. Nomination forms may be obtained at www.oldbridgeadmin.org/HighSchool.cfm (Filing Cabinet heading under Forms and Information), or from John Daly, vice principal, Old Bridge High School, 4209 Route 516, Matawan, NJ 07747. Completed nomination forms should be sent to Daly by…

  • Peace Corps. volunteer explains the circle of life

    Daniel Popielarski visits Uganda, Skypes with N.B. students, visits aunt’s class to share experiences BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Students of Sharon McGlynn (back), of Livingston Park Elementary School, have been learning about her nephew, Daniel Popielarski, (back left), who is a volunteer with the Peace Corps in Uganda. He visited her North Brunswick classroom…

  • Free trees to celebrate Arbor Day 2012

    The New Jersey Tree Foundation is offering free 2-year-old trees (1 feet to 2 feet tall) to celebrate Arbor Day 2012 in New Jersey. Schools, local governments, tree groups, nonprofit organizations, Scout groups, and any volunteer organization may apply for the free trees. All planting must occur on public lands, be done by volunteers and…

  • So. Brunswick to introduce senior car service

    BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A new senior-targeted car service will fill the gaps between public transportation on Routes 27 and 130 and the Senior Busing between homes and the Senior Center. Starting in April, EZ Ride will provide their Community Car program to township residents who register annually with the company for…

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