• Emanu-El to host Tot Shabbat, open house

    Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, will host the following events in August:  Tot Shabbat, 10 a.m. Aug. 20. This Saturday morning service aimed toward younger children includes an age-appropriate Shabbat service and a Jewish craft project. There will be a simultaneous service for adults and older children as well.  Open house, Aug.…

  • Campers to stage ‘Broadway’ gala at MCC

    Michael Taubenslag’s Theater Campers of Middlesex County College (MCC) will present their final offering of the season, “Broadway Spectacular 2011,” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Aug. 19 at the Middlesex County College Performing Arts Center, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. The show will feature 20 songs from hit Broadway musicals. All ages are invited to attend.…

  • Her days as a pack mule are over

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH I was quite the hauler when our sons were young. I toted diaper bags and lugged toddlers wherever I went. I carried teething rings, baby bottles and a fully stocked layette. Oftentimes I’d find myself carrying a dinosaur and at least one football with no recollection of agreeing to…

  • As school begins, talk to your kids about staying drug-free

    This time of the year, as our kids begin to count down the days until Labor Day, their thoughts go to school supplies, new clothes and backpacks. While discussing the new school year, about to unfold for your child, please don’t forget to discuss a most important issue — drug and alcohol abuse. A recent…

  • Fairgoers made Charity Challenge a success

    I want to thank the fairgoers who attended the 2011 Middlesex County Fair and helped support the 16 local area charities that participated in this year’s Charity Challenge Event. As always, the fairgoers displayed great generosity, contributing in excess of $1,100 to the charities, with the winner, Summit Animal Rescue Association (SARA), accounting for $246…

  • Affordable health insurance possible

    I had a thought, what if everyone in the state of New Jersey had fair and equal health care insurance that the state didn’t have to provide, yet it would be inexpensive and affordable? Here’s the plan, but it will take some legislators with a strong will and determination to write a bill and fight…

  • Vendors welcome at OLOL Fall Festival

    The sixth annual Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School Fall Festival is set for 5-10 p.m. Sept. 30, noon-11 p.m. Oct. 1, and noon-6 p.m. Oct. 2, outdoors on the school grounds, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown. The event will take place rain or shine. Vendor spaces are available at a cost of $15 per space…

  • Metuchen to host annual garage sale

    The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 22nd annual Fall Townwide Garage Sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 17. Rain date is Sept. 18. Metuchen residents can pick up registration forms at the Metuchen Train Station, Metuchen Public Library, Metuchen Savings Bank, What’s the Scoop, or the Chamber office. Forms can also be downloaded…

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