• Expert on Comparative and Cost-Effective Health Care to Speak at Stahl Memorial Lecture

    By Jennifer Forbes New Brunswick, N.J. – The recent passage of federal health care legislation focused attention on comparative effectiveness research, the use of scientific methods to evaluate and compare medical treatments, as a means of improving care and cutting health costs. Its impact on physicians and their patients’ ability to make informed choices about…

  • Auxiliary seeking vendors, crafters

    Vendors and crafters are sought for the second annual American Legion Post No. 211 Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Vendor Show set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 24 at the post home, 240 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. Space-rental cost is $25; approximately 12-15 spaces are still available. Flea-market dealers are not sought. For more information or to…

  • Spaces available at Giant Flea Market

    Vendors are sought for the St. Lawrence Church Giant Spring Flea Market set for 6 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 1 at the church, 109 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. Tables cost $20 each and are available for rental inside the parish hall and outside in the church parking lot. The parish kitchen will…

  • Artists sought for exhibit, sale at library

    The Jamesburg Public Library/Cultural Center, in conjunction with The Artisan Framer, Jamesburg, recently announced its call to artists for the third Jamesburg Art Exhibition and Sale, set for April 18-May 1 at the Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. The original artwork should be framed and no larger than 28-by-32 inches; the artist’s name and…

  • County Folk Art Craft Show April 16, 17, 18

    The Country Folk Art will present its craft show with home décor and more on April 16, 17 and 18 at the N.J. Convention and Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison. Hours are Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $6 with free…

  • Festivities, open house on tap at Golden Rule

    The Golden Rule Christian Center at Trinity United Methodist Church, 815 Bordentown Ave., South Amboy, will hold a 10-Year Anniversary Celebration and Open House 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. April 10. For more information, call 732-721-3887.

  • Quilters invited to April 12 meeting

    The Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 12 at Neff Chapel, Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road, Tennent section of Manalapan. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Lacy Hill, who will demonstrate how to use large prints to sew clothes, will bring clothes she has sewn and quilted. Guests usually…

  • Compost workshops April 10, 13 in S.B.

    Middlesex County will hold a free backyard composting workshop at 10 a.m. April 10 and a free vermicomposting workshop 6:30 p.m. April 13, both at the Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension EARTH Center at Davidson Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Preregistration is required by calling 732-745-4170 or e-mailing [email protected]. nj.us.

  • Toastmasters to hold April 8, 22 meetings

    The Old Bridge Toastmasters Club will meet 7:15-9 p.m. April 8 and 22 at Cottrell Corners Community Church, 442 Cottrell Road, Old Bridge. The “learn-by-doing” public-speaking club is designed to improve an individual’s speaking, listening and presentation skills in a comfortable atmosphere. Participants proceed at their own pace. New members are always welcome. For more…

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