• Jump-start college at MCC this summer

    Residents are invited to make the best use of their time, money and energy this summer and take a course at Middlesex County College. There are six different sessions to fit easily into one’s summer plans. The sessions range from four to 14 weeks and begin May 17, June 14, July 6 and July 12.…

  • Kicks Are for Kids kick-a-thon May 8

    Kicks Are for Kids, a New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will hold a kick-a-thon fundraiser May 8 at the Black Belt Institute in Metuchen. Funds will benefit local youths who are underprivileged and at risk for drug use, gangs and/or health issues such as obesity and diabetes. Corporate and private donations are requested to help this…

  • Seniors age 90 and above invited to party

    The Middlesex County Department of Senior Services will hold Birthday Bashes for seniors age 90 and above May 10 at the South Brunswick Senior Center, Ridge Road, and May 19 at the Piscataway Senior Center, 700 Buena Vista Ave. Each event will begin at 11 a.m. The South Brunswick event will honor residents of Cranbury,…

  • Walkathon to benefit The Arc May 22

    The Arc of Middlesex County will hold the 2010 Step Up for The Arc Walkathon May 22 at Roosevelt Park, Edison. Registration and activities begin at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Sparkee from The Somerset Patriots Cha Cha the Tree Frog from the Rainforest Café will make appearances in addition to…

  • Spaces available at Giant Yard Sale

    The Level Club of South River is seeking vendors for its semiannual Giant Yard Sale set for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 15 on the grounds at the Masonic Temple, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, Sayreville. Rain date is May 16. Rental cost for a table and a space is $15; space only, $10. Checks should be…

  • Townwide Yard Sale scheduled for May 22

    The Jamesburg Historical Association and the Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg will sponsor the borough’s annual Townwide Yard Sale 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 22. The event will take place rain or shine. Residents may sell on their own property (free of charge, no registration required) or rent vendor space in the parking lot at the Presbyterian…

  • Tricky tray event at NJ Expo Center May 7

    St. Francis Cathedral School’s annual tricky tray will take place on May 7. The NJ Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, will be transformed into the “Secret Garden,” a showcase of mystery and beauty, filled with generous gift baskets and prizes. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and calling begins at 8 p.m. Guests must…

  • Rutgers University women’s rugby team

    Members of the Rutgers University women’s rugby team participated in an April 11 graffiti cleanup organized by the Edison Graffiti Task Force. Locations included the senior parking lot fence at Edison High School, the Edison Skate Park, a fence on Chestnut Street and the Edison Jets concession stand and storage trailers. Other participants included Edison…

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