• Breakfast with vets planned for Feb. 28

    South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784 will host a Breakfast to Meet and Welcome Veterans from the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park, Edison, 8-11 a.m. Feb. 28 at the Elks lodge, Washington Street. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for youngsters; children under age 2 will be admitted free of charge. For…

  • Isolated seniors are invited to Lunch Club

    A new Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County socialization group, the Lunch Club, designed for socially isolated seniors, will meet noon- 2 p.m. every Thursday beginning March 4 at 52 Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe. Particpants will have a kosher lunch and socialize with their peers. Fee is $5. Volunteers are needed to…

  • Holistic Moms plan party, open house

    Holistic Moms Network, Middlesex County Chapter, will hold an anniversary party and open house 6:30-9 p.m. March 2 at the Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. County parents/caregivers who are interested in holistic living, alternative health care, green and eco-living and healthful eating are encouraged to attend. The event will feature a swap. For…

  • Elks plans Feb. 28 worn-flag retirement

    The New Jersey Central District Elks will hold its annual Flag Retirement Ceremony at 1 p.m. Feb. 28 at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park, Edison. All are welcome to attend the ceremony, which is designed to retire the nation’s worn flags with honor and dignity. Individuals may bring their worn flags…

  • Photos sought for SWMHS military wall

    The Character Education Committee of Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) has created a permanent Military Service Wall of Honor in the A-wing hallway at the school, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The committee is seeking to display photographs in order to recognize and pay tribute to all men and women currently serving or…

  • High school to stage ‘Leader of the Pack’

    Old Bridge High School will present “Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical” at 7 p.m. March 11, 12 and 13 in the main auditorium at the high school, Route 516. Tickets cost $10 per person for general admission, $12 for reserved seating. For more information, call 732-290- 3900.

  • Lenten Fish Dinners to begin at St. Mary’s

    St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church, South River, will hold Lenten Fish Dinners 5-7 p.m. on Fridays through March 26 in the parish center, Jackson Street, South River. Takeouts will be available beginning at 4 p.m. Fish and french-fry dinners cost $10 for adults, $3 for children under age 12. Homemade pierogi will be on sale…

  • School districts face a moment of truth

    In the News • MARK ROSMAN Ithink that I know what our local school superintendents and business administrators are going through now as they prepare their budgets for the 2010-11 school year.A recent series of events at Greater Media Newspapers placed me in the unfamiliar position of developing a budget for our entire editorial department…

  • Splish spash

    Chloe Buffalino takes a swimming lesson at the Old Bridge YMCA on Feb. 13. JEFF GRANIT staff

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