• Wish life would just slow down? Attend a T-ball game

    Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH Idon’t know that I’ve ever had the desire to make an hour seem like six days. But if I did, I know just how I’d do it: I’d sit on a bench and take in a T-ball game. Turns out, there is nothing that makes the passage of…

  • Hide the children; he’s got a new power saw

    Coda • GREG BEAN Now that the weather is nicer, I’ve been doing some home improvement and maintenance projects. And those who have been reading this column for a long time know that’s about as dangerous for me as driving the wrong way down a one-way street, blindfolded. Although I hate to admit it, I…

  • Business Briefs

    Supergym will host its first Community Adventure Bootcamp scheduled for July 7 at 6:30 p.m. in Pine Park, Lakewood. This community initiative to get active during the summer months, sponsored by Supergym, invites members and nonmembers to participate in the one-hour class that will range from strength and endurance drills to abs and stretching. Participants…

  • Chelsea is drop-off site for food drive

    The Chelsea at East Brunswick, 680 Cranbury Road, is collecting nonperishable food items through July 5 for a statewide drive to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Donations may be dropped off in the Chelsea main lobby. The following items are sought: • canned fish/meat; • powdered milk and infant formulas; • boxed meals…

  • Union Baptist Church hosts dinner June 20

    The Union Baptist Church, 74-76 Washington St., South River, is hosting a fish and chicken dinner 11 a.m. June 20. A choice of fried fish or chicken will be served, with the choice of two sides for $8. Sandwiches are $6 and sides $2. Orders are available in advance at 732-651-2770. Details: speteet51@verizon. net or…

  • New web classes at MCC next fall, spring

    Middlesex County College (MCC), Edison, will offer five new classes in web design during the fall and spring semesters. Fall courses are “Graphics for Web Design,” and “Typography for Web Design.” The courses for the spring are “Web Animation and Interactive Media,” “Website Design and Layout,” and “Portfolio.” For more information, email admissions@ middlesexcc.edu.

  • South River Public Library lists events

    Music for All Souls: A concert by Spook Handy will be held at the South River Public Library 7 p.m. June 22. Part of the Libraries and Autism We’re Connected efforts, the whole family is invited to sing along and learn the stories behind some of America’s favorite folk songs in an interactive way. Call…

  • Vendors, crafters sought for Night Out

    The South River Municipal Alliance and the South River Police Department will hold their first National Night Out 5-10 p.m. Aug. 4 on the grounds at South River High School, Montgomery Street. The event will take place rain or shine. Indoor facilities will be used in the event of rain. Vendors, crafters and exhibitors are…

  • Bris Avrohom to host a tribute to the Rebbe

    Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge, 770 Madison Gardens, will host a tribute to the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, at 7 p.m. June 24. Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky will speak on the topic, “The Rebbe: Personal Encounters.” A buffet dinner will be served. Reservations are required by calling 732-316-7600 or by email at [email protected].

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