• Genealogy program coming to library

    Gerald Smith, a certified genealogist, will present a genealogy workshop at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The workshop is aimed at helping participants discover their family roots. Smith will focus on techniques to research landless ancestors and offer information on resources and strategies…

  • Bariatric weight-loss group plans meeting

    Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor a Bariatric Weight-Loss Support Group meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 18 in Centennial Hall at the hospital’s Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. The meeting is designed for individuals who have had weight-loss surgery, are contemplating weight-loss surgery or are trying to maintain a healthy weight. Facilitator Lauretta Thompson,…

  • Shuttle-transit forum scheduled for Nov. 17

    A forum on the Middlesex County Area Transit (MCAT) community-shuttle transportation program will be held 2-4 p.m. Nov. 17 at Maher Manor, 2000 Route 18 north, Old Bridge. The presentation is designed to provide residents of Maher Manor, the Chuck Costello Complex, Old Bridge Housing, Birchwood and other surrounding areas with information on how to…

  • Residents invited to shred documents

    The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders will hold the final two free papershredding events of the year 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (or until the truck is full) Nov. 13 at the Carteret Community Center, 100 Cooke Ave., and Nov. 20 at the South Amboy Municipal Building, 140 North Broadway. County residents are invited to recycle…

  • Shane Foundation plans Dinner-Dance

    The Joshua Harr Shane Foundation will hold a Harvest Dinner-Dance begin-ning at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Grand Marquis, 1550 Route 9 south, Old Bridge. The event is designed to help raise awareness and money that will be donated to organizations supported by the founda-tion, including but not limited to the Em-brace Children’s Fund,…

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    The Lady Knights Travel Softball Club, based in Middletown, is looking for competitive level players for its 10U, 12U and 14U divisions. Winter workouts begin in January 2011. For more information, call 732 213-8216, email [email protected] or visit www.eteamz.com/lincroftknights.

  • Local harriers shine at CJ state sectional meet

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The first steps toward the NJSIAA Cross Country Meet of Champions were taken Saturday at the Central Jersey Championships. Area harriers distinguished themselves at Jamesburg’s Thompson Park and extended their seasons to this Saturday’s Group State Championships at Holmdel Park. The top five teams and top 10 individuals from the…

  • RFH girls looking to improve on CJ results

    BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Rumson-Fair Haven High School’s girls soccer team defeated Summit, 2-0, on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II tournament. Depth has played an important role in the team’s success this season. The Bulldogs have dealt with a number of injuries throughout the season and have…

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    Ocean Township High School runners competed in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Cross Country Championships on Nov. 6 at Thompson Park in Jamesburg. The Spartan girls finished seventh in Group III. ERIC SUCAR staff

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