• An auto fix so simple even a caveman could do it

    Coda • GREG BEAN As an admitted American car nut, I’ve watched with horror, disbelief and profound sadness the parade of auto executives coming before Congress with their hands out in recent weeks. General Motors, which had already gotten $17.4 billion in loans from the government, said it needs another $16.6 billion to keep the…

  • Crafts and More Show planned for March 7

    The St. Thomas the Apostle HSA annual Spring Crafts and More Show is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 7 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The event will feature handmade crafts, a bake sale, tricky trays, a 50/50 and select vendors. Admission and parking are free of charge. For more information,…

  • Congressman to host town-hall meeting

    Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) will hold a townhall meeting at 2 p.m. March 7 at the East Brunswick Senior Center, Jean Walling Civic Center. The meeting, with an emphasis on the economy, is designed for residents to share their concerns about issues affecting them and the community. For more information, call the congressman’s office, toll…

  • Country Breakfast set at Masonic lodge

    Milltown Masonic Lodge No. 294, 30 N. Main St., will host its annual All-You-Can- Eat Country Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 8. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, potatoes, sausage, bacon, coffee and juice. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children under age 12. Tickets will be available at the door.

  • 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. March 6, 13, 20 and 27 and April 3 in the St. Mary’s School cafeteria, 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.…

  • Camp fair planned for March 1 at MCC

    A camp fair showcasing the summer program at Camp Middlesex will be held 1-4 p.m. March 1 in the Technical Services Center on the Edison campus of Middlesex County College (MCC). The open house will feature on-site registration (parents should bring each child’s immunization records), a sampling of camp offerings, a theater-camp demonstration and snacks…

  • Teen programs coming to library

    The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, is offering a variety of programs for teens during the month of March. • Pi Eaters Math Group — Tutors will offer teens free help with math 10 a.m.- noon on Saturdays and 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. • PSAT practice exam — Scores…

  • Parents of disabled get free job-search aid

    The Family Support Center of New Jersey (FSCNJ), 2516 Route 35, Manasquan, a clearinghouse for disability information, is offering the parents and caregivers of the developmentally disabled an opportunity to schedule free computer drop-in hours for employment searching and research. Interested individuals may plan an appointment to use the center’s computer workstations while doing research…

  • Lyme disease to be focus of film, talk

    LymeQuest, a Lyme disease and tickborne diseases patient-support and advocacy group that meets in New Brunswick, will present a Film/Book Event 1-4 p.m. March 8 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. “Under Our Skin,” the award-winning documentary on Lyme disease, will be screened. In addition, author Pamela Weintraub will discuss her…

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