• Register by May 22 for landscaping class

    Middlesex County’s Agricultural Extension Office will present a garden workshop, “Low Budget & Low Maintenance Landscapes,” 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 30 at the EARTH Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Registration is required by May 22. The workshop will offer techniques to invigorate landscapes without relying on expensive…

  • Tickets available for June 5 Scramble

    The Columbiettes of Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907 will sponsor a Scramble (Tricky Tray) beginning at 8 p.m. June 5 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent Avenue, Spotswood. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. Admission is open to adults only. There will be door prizes. For…

  • Participants sought for Open-Mic Night

    The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will sponsor an Open-Mic Night fundraiser 8 p.m. May 29 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Performers, who may sing, read poetry, act, do magic or comedy, dance or play music, etc., should provide their own CD accompaniment; a house accompanist will be provided at…

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    David Catalano of East Brunswick, a student in the garde manger class at Middlesex County College, learns the fundamentals of ice carving in front of the College Center. The class used chain saws to mold the blocks of ice and then chisels to create the details. Garde manger teaches students the art of food presentation.

  • Spotswood joins forces with North Brunswick

    Vehicle maintenance brings cost savings to Spotswood BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Spotswood and North Brunswick have entered into a shared-services agreement that allows Spotswood, which does not have its own vehicle-maintenance facility, to use the labor of the North Brunswick Department of Public Works. North Brunswick will do preventative and regular mechanical maintenance on…

  • Career shows farrier doesn’t horse around

    Witkins’ work with animals won him roles in movies, TV BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Above: Dave Witkins of Monroe works from the back of his pickup truck on an anvil as he fits a horseshoe with a pad so the horse can walk and stand balanced. Right: The farrier uses nippers to cut away…

  • Fundraisers

    May 21, ongoing • Adopt-A-Family, sponsored by the South River Elementary/Primary School PTA, to make the holiday season more enjoyable for disadvantaged children in South River. Seeking monetary donations, new clothing, new toys, food. Call Debbie Zemann at 732-390-0678 or Donna Geesey at 732-390-8202. Drop-off box at the South River Public Library, Appleby Avenue. Donations…

  • Idea for football field at county park gets blocked

    DKM property to house soccer and lacrosse teams BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Although there has been interest in a football field being added to the new county park being built on the border of North Brunswick and Milltown, the possibility seems very slim. According to Ralph Albanir, the director of the Middlesex County Parks…

  • Rodeo ride

    PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above left: Jamesburg’s Jack Levy, 9, goes for a spin during the South River Police Department’s annual Bike Rodeo, held at South River High School on May 16. Above right: Matthew Cassisi, 10, of South River, waits in line to have his bicycle tuned up.

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