• Spitaleri family celebrates 105 years in furniture sales

    BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent The Spitaleri family: Jill, Anthony J. “Skeeter” III (back row l-r), Anthony J. IV (sitting), Jennifer and Justina (front row l-r). SOUTH RIVER — At the turn of the 20th century, the borough was a bustling town with a thriving business community. There were brickyards, embroiderers, clothing factories. Products were…

  • Wine seminar at N.J. Expo Center Nov. 30

    Riedel Crystal of America will present “A Unique and Fascinating Wine Seminar with Maximilian J. Riedel” on Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the N.J. Convention and Expo Center, Main Ballroom entrance, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison. There is limited availability. Tickets are $75, which includes a four-piece Vinum XL tasting set. Tickets will not…

  • Roosevelt ice-skating rink opens Nov. 17

    Middlesex County’s popular Roosevelt Park Family Ice Skating Rink will open for its eighth season on Wednesday, Nov. 17. The rink is located at the Level Playing Fields Complex inside the county’s Roosevelt Park, which is adjacent to Menlo Park Mall in Edison. Accredited group and private lessons are available. The rink is available for…

  • Hazardous waste drop-off day planned

    The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold a household hazardous waste drop-off day 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 21 in parking lot No. 2 at Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison. Participants should use the Mill Road entrance. Household hazardous wastes that are improperly disposed of are identified as a danger to…

  • Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis Dec. 5

    The Arthritis Foundation is seeking runners and walkers to participate in the Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis on Sunday, Dec. 5, at Novita Bistro & Lounge in Metuchen. The event has an 8:30 a.m. registration, and the finish-line reception will begin at 11:15 a.m. For kids age 12 and under, there will be a Santa…

  • ‘Angels’ are sought for soldiers, children

    The Little Soldier Angel Program is looking for individuals, groups and/or organizations to help make the upcoming holiday season a little easier for U.S. soldiers who are currently serving and for their children. Toys, gift cards and/or donations are sought. All donations will be gratefully accepted. For more information, call Linda at 732- 432-7998 or…

  • Hanukkah party for Jewish singles Dec. 4, 9

    A Hanukkah party for Jewish singles ages 30-45 will take place 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, and for ages 45-60 will be held 7:30-10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County. There will be DJ music and karaoke, light Hanukkah refreshments and mingling with singles from around the area. Admission…

  • Trip to Christmas show in Pa. slated

    St. Helena School HSA in Edison is organizing a trip to the Millennium Theatre in Lancaster, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 27, to see “The Miracle of Christmas.” The cost is $120 for adults (age 19 and older), $95 for teens (ages 13-18), and $75 for children. Ticket price includes the show, transportation and a traditional…

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