• Spotswood parents to hold fundraiser for golf team

    Spotswood parents to hold fundraiser for golf team

    By CARRIE FALCONE Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Running an extracurricular activity is no easy task, especially when you are a parent. Six years ago, budget cuts in New Jersey affected many school districts in the state, including Spotswood. The district had no choice but to cease funding the high school varsity golf team. “Most of the kids on…

  • PSE&G to inspect gas meters in Helmetta, Spotswood

    PSE&G to inspect gas meters in Helmetta, Spotswood

    Public Service Electric & Gas Company (PSE&G) will be inspecting natural gas meters in Helmetta and Spotswood to ensure the continued safety and reliability of gas services. “Customer safety is our number one priority,” said Joe Forline, vice president of gas operations for PSE&G. “It’s important for us to conduct safety inspections like these so that…

  • Blood drive set for July 21

    Blood drive set for July 21

    New Jersey Blood Services will hold a blood drive from 1-7 p.m., July 21, at the South Brunswick Public Works and Utilities Building in the municipal complex, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. Donors must be age 17-76 and weigh at least 110 pounds; 16-year-olds can donate with parental consent and those over 76 need a doctor’s note. Eat…

  • First Reformed Church’s garage sale July 9

    First Reformed Church’s garage sale July 9

    First Reformed Church of South River will hold a garage sale from 9 a.m.-noon on July 9 at the church, 40 Thomas St., South River.

  • Spotswood Band Parents make donation to veterans center

    Spotswood Band Parents make donation to veterans center

    SPOTSWOOD – The Spotswood High School Band Parents Association (SBPA) presented a donation of 15 iPods and $555 in iTunes gift cards to the Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System Community Living Center in Lyons to assist with the expansion of their Music and Memory Program.   The Music and Memory organization works…

  • Patriotic pet adoption event set for July 9

    Patriotic pet adoption event set for July 9

    New Beginnings Animal Rescue will hold a “Paws and Stripes” patriotic open house from noon-4 p.m. on July 9 at 706-R Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. There will be complimentary Italian ice, watermelon, lemonade, music, giveaways, win-a-cake wheel and more. A half-price sale will be offered on all items at Carmen’s Thrift Shop. In addition, fee-free adoptions will be offered…

  • American Legion Post 214 to hold picnic July 10

    American Legion Post 214 to hold picnic July 10

    South River American Legion Post 214 will hold its second annual picnic from 1-5 p.m. on July 10 at the post, 264 Whitehead Ave., South River. The cost is $10 per person or $20 per family; veterans are free. The South River Democratic Organization will sponsor this afternoon of food, drink and merriment. All proceeds…

  • Hawaiian luau to benefit young boy with disabilities

    Hawaiian luau to benefit young boy with disabilities

    A luau buffet will be held at 1 p.m. on July 17 at East Brunswick Elks Lodge 2370, 21 Oakmont Ave., East Brunswick, to raise money for a local child, Zachary Nemeth, who is dealing with multiple disabilities. The event will be held inside if it rains. The menu includes pulled pork, grilled chicken, teriyaki beef,…

  • Jamesburg Library to hold Family Yoga Night July 21

    Jamesburg Library to hold Family Yoga Night July 21

    The Friends of the Jamesburg Library will hold Family Yoga Night at 7 p.m.  on July 21 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. All are welcome. Wear loose clothing. For more information, call 732-521-0440.

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