• Computer classes scheduled at library

    The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, is sponsoring an ongoing series of computer-class offerings. Classes are two hours long and limited to 12 students each. Classes for July include “Introduction to the New Microsoft Office,” July 5 at 7 p.m.; “Introduction to Windows 7,” July 7 at 7 p.m.; “Introduction to Microsoft…

  • Barbecued chicken on menu at church

    The First Reformed Church of South River, 40 Thomas St., will sponsor a Barbecued Chicken Dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m. July 9. The fundraiser menu will include chicken (thigh, wing, drumstick), green salad, coleslaw, potato salad, rice, green beans, roll, dessert and beverage. Takeout orders will be available. Cost is $12 for adults, $5 for children under…

  • Photography exhibit, receptions scheduled

    CoLAB Arts, a New Brunswick nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and presentation of emerging local artists, will present “Discernment of Spirits,” a one-month exhibition featuring the photography of Robert Addessi, curated by Theresa Francisco, in the gallery at coLAB Arts, 49 Bayard St., Third Floor, New Brunswick. Opening and second-look receptions will take place…

  • Heritage panel sets July 4 performance

    The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and East Jersey Olde Towne Village will celebrate Independence Day with Bob Gleason of the American Historical Theatre performing as Baron von Steuben at 2 p.m. July 4 at the Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway. The afternoon will begin with commission staff member Douglas Aumack, dressed in 18th-century…

  • Monroe’s Lloyd first officer to graduate from FBI academy

    MONROE — Township Police Capt. Michael E. Lloyd has graduated from the 245th session of the FBI National Academy. Lloyd, the first officer from the township police department to attend the academy, underwent an intensive background and medical screening process prior to being accepted into the academy, located in Quantico, Va. Acceptance is by invitation…

  • South River celebrates start of library project

    Project has been scaled back to 5,000-square-foot addition BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Tears of joy streamed down Irene Cacowski-Goldberg’s face as borough officials broke ground on the new library expansion project. The borough’s library director from 1972-88, and now the library director for Monroe, Cacowski-Goldberg feels a unique closeness to the…

  • Monroe writers’ play to open July 8 Activist to discuss recent trip to Cuba

    Berdanhand Productions will offer performances of “Fade Out at Clo-Achers,” an original play by Monroe residents Myra Danon and Meryl Berness, July 8-10 and 15-17, 8 p.m. Fridays, 3 and 8 p.m. Satur- days, 3 p.m. Sundays, at the Grange Playhouse, 4860 Route 9 south, Howell. The play, directed by Albert Hepner, steps beyond the…

  • Youth programs on tap at library

    Avariety of upcoming youth events will be offered at the Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. Game Days, open to all youngsters to play board games and work on crafts, puzzles, etc., are set for 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays beginning July 5. Parents are welcome to assist during the event. Additional summer programs are scheduled for…

  • Lowe’s to help E.B. schools make classroom ‘homes’

    BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Some of the township’s students with significant needs will soon be getting a home away from home thanks to a grant from the Lowe’s Toolbox for Education program. The $67,800 grant will be used to create home-like environments in classrooms at Hammarskjold Middle School, Churchill Junior High…

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