• Business group works to boost Colts Neck

    COLTS NECK — Representatives of the Trump National Golf Club recently hosted an invitation-only gathering to provide an up-close look at the potential of their new and growing facilities. Donald Trump greeted guests and discussed the many improvements planned for this leisure complex. "A rising tide raises all ships," said Glen Dalakian, president of the…

  • Author Chris Redding to appear at library

    Local author Chris Redding will share tips on writing the male point of view at the Liberty States Fiction Writers meeting at 10 a.m. April 25, at the Edison Main Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison. In her workshop, “Show Up Naked,” Redding will help you understand life from the male point of view in…

  • Free biz workshop at Ed. library April 23

    The Friends of the Edison Public Library will sponsor a free program titled “Making Connections Using Social Media” at 7 p.m. April 23, at the Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave. The 90-minute workshop is designed for businesses, nonprofit and community groups, and for individuals interested in learning how to use social media to make…

  • Edison to host family fishing derby May 2

    Edison Township will host its Family Fishing Derby from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 2, at Lake Papaianni in Papaianni Park in Edison. (Rain date is May 3.) There will be a special children’s-only derby for any registered children under 15 years old. This event will begin at 8 a.m., one hour before the…

  • Local families needed for exchange students

    ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) is seeking local host families for boys and girls from a variety of countries around the world. These students are 15 to 18 years of age, and are coming to this area for the upcoming high school year or semester. These academically select exchange students have good English, are…

  • Pediatric Health and Safety Fair on May 3

    The 10th annual Pediatric Health and Safety Fair will be held at the N.J. Convention and Exposition Center at Raritan Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3. There will be child health information and free food, rides and games throughout the day. All services are free with admission of…

  • Manavi community dinner May 2 in Edison

    Manavi, New Brunswick, will hold its annual community dinner 6:30 p.m. May 2 at Akbar Restaurant, 21 Cortlandt St., Edison. Manavi is a South Asian women’s organization committed to ending violence against South Asian women. Keynote speaker at the dinner will be Dr. Sujatha Warrier of the New York State Office for the Prevention of…

  • Big Band concert May 2 at J.P. Stevens

    The John P. Stevens Band Program will present The Mike Vax Big Band, featuring alumni of the Stan Kenton Orchestra, at 7:30 p.m.May 2, at the John P. Stevens High School Auditorium, 855 Grove Ave., Edison, Tickets are $20, VIP tickets are $25, and student tickets are $15. For more information, call 908-565- 1614. To…

  • Neve Shalom to host scholarship benefit

    Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will host a scholarship benefit for the Susy Schwartz Memorial Scholarship Fund, titled “An Evening with Peri Smilow,” at 7 p.m. on April 26. Peri is a nationally recognized singer/songwriter and cantorial soloist. Her original acoustic Jewish music has been heard throughout the United States, Canada, England, Singapore…

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