• MCC develops new biotech degree

    Middlesex County College (MCC), Edison, has developed a state-of-the-art biotechnology Associate of Science degree program. MCC students who graduate with a 3.0 or higher GPA in biotechnology will be guaranteed admission into Rutgers University School of Environmental and Biological Sciences biotechnology program. The Middlesex program begins in the spring and is directed by biology professor…

  • MCC’s ‘Wintersession’ slated to begin Dec. 28

    Middlesex County College’s (MCC) “Wintersession,” for students home on break will be offered Dec. 28-Jan. 13 at its campus at 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Wintersession provides the opportunity to complete degree requirements, tackle a course that doesn’t fit into a regular schedule, or reduce credit load during the coming semester. Courses include art, business, computer…

  • Holiday pierogi, blintz sale under way

    St. Stanislaus Kostka Rosary Altar Society, Sayreville, is holding its Fresh Pierogi and Blintz Sale for the holidays. Cost is $4.25 per dozen for pierogi, $4.50 per package of three for blintzes. For more information and order forms, call Yvonne at 732-257-4634, Madeline at 732-257-6510 or Rose at 732-257-6728. Forms may be put in the…

  • Choirs to present Christmas concert

    The combined choirs of Trinity Presbyterian Church and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church will host a concert of sacred Christmas music at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Sacred Heart Church, Throop Avenue, New Brunswick. All are welcome to attend. Admission is free of charge. Complimentary cake and coffee will be served after the concert. For…

  • ‘Over the Limit, Under Arrest’ DWI enforcement through Jan. 3

    The “Over the Limit, Under Arrest” statewide campaign will be in effect from Dec. 7 to Jan. 3, as local and state law enforcement officers will be conducting sobriety checkpoints to look for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated. Impaired drivers kill nearly 18,000 people each year across the country. In 2008, 152 people…

  • Menorah lighting to be held Dec. 14

    Chabad House — Lubavitch of Central Jersey will hold “Chanukah on Ice,” 4-6 p.m. Dec. 13 at Princeton Sports Center, 1000 Cornwall Road, Monmouth Junction. The program will consist of open skating to contemporary Jewish music and classic Chanukah songs, and the lighting of an ice menorah standing eight-feet tall and weigh more than 1,500…

  • Adopt-a-family program under way at office

    Charschan Chiropractic and Sports InjuryAssociations, 490 Georges Road, North Brunswick, is holding an adopt-a-family program and holiday clothing drive through Dec. 10. The office will donate $10 toward items needed by the adopted families. There will also be tags available for individuals wishing to purchase items for adopted families. For more information, call the office…

  • ‘Shoppe’ til you drop

    Top: Kate Sullivan, of Milltown, has her eye on a toy while shopping with her sister Emily and father Stephen at The Shoppes at North Brunswick on Saturday for the start of the holiday shopping season. Above: Friends Sara Friedman (l-r), Roz Karbane and Lisa Cohen, all of South Brunswick, get their second wind with…

  • N.B. DPW and Parks Dept. collecting toys

    The North Brunswick Department of Public Works (DPW) and Parks Department are collecting new, unwrapped toys to benefit the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program through Dec. 11. Drop-off locations are the DPW at Quarry Lane, the Department of Parks & Recreation at 710 Hermann Road, the Senior Center at 15 Linwood Place, and…

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