• Overnight relay to raise funds for cancer research, programs May 20

    Overnight relay to raise funds for cancer research, programs May 20

    LITTLE SILVER — Two Rivers Relay for Life will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an American Cancer Society fundraiser May 20 at Red Bank Regional High School (RBR), 101 Ridge Road, Little Silver. This year’s theme is “Relay Around the World.” The overnight relay celebrates survivorship and raises money for research and programs for the American Cancer…

  • Mosquito Squad targets insect pests

    Mosquito Squad targets insect pests

    Mosquito Squad is opening up in the Middlesex and Monmouth area, serving East Brunswick, Old Bridge, Monroe, Sayreville, Freehold, Marlboro, Manalapan, Red Bank, Rumson, Colts Neck, Holmdel, Lincroft, Spring Lake, Middletown and the surrounding areas. Owner Karen McCulloch is assisted by her daughter, Kristen Costeira, who is handling the inbound and outbound marketing aspects of…

  • Performers of the Week

    Performers of the Week

    Scholastic sports are in full bloom as the spring season has turned to May. Here is a look at some local athletes who delivered sparkling performances this past week. Christian Brothers Academy’s Chris Gotterup followed up his record-setting 66 at the Monmouth County Golf Tournament with another outstanding under-par round at the Shore Conference Championships.…

  • Edison JCC announces walking tour June 1

    Edison JCC announces walking tour June 1

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County announces a two-hour private guided walking tour of Central Park, that highlights more than 30 film and television locations including Taxi Driver, The Producers, Prisoner of Second Avenue, Barefoot in the Park, The Way We Were, Trainwreck, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and more, will be held June 1. The…

  • Rec offers trip to see ‘Paramour’ on Broadway

    Rec offers trip to see ‘Paramour’ on Broadway

    The East Brunswick Department of Recreation will sponsor a May 21 trip to see the 3 p.m. performance of “Cirque du Soleil: Paramour” on Broadway. The bus will depart at 10:30 a.m. from the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Cost is $77 and includes show ticket and bus trip. To register or…

  • Trip set to Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty

    Trip set to Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty

    The East Brunswick Human Relations Council will sponsor a May 22 trip to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. The bus will depart at 8:45 a.m. from the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Return is planned for approximately 5 p.m. Participants, who will have about five hours to tour the Ellis…

  • Officials explain assessment demonstration program

    Officials explain assessment demonstration program

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – The Monmouth County Assessment Demonstration Program is not a tax reform program. It is an initiative that seeks to assess a property at its fair market value to ensure the owner pays his fair share of property taxes on an annual basis. That was the message state Assemblyman…

  • Brookdale Scholarship Ball set for May 27

    Brookdale Scholarship Ball set for May 27

    FARMINGDALE — The Brookdale Community College Foundation will honor Monmouth Medical Center and Thomas Bracken, president and CEO of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, during the 2016 Brookdale Scholarship Ball that will begin 6:30 p.m. May 27 at the Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale. The ball is held…

  • Workshops tackle growing of herbs, figs

    Workshops tackle growing of herbs, figs

    The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County is offering a series of workshops that will help improve gardens and health. The free workshops will take place May 14 at the EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. “Putting Herbs to Work in Your Garden” will be held from 10 a.m.-noon. by Caren…

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