• Blood drive honors inspirational teacher

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer McKenzie Cusick, left to right, Olivia Cusick and Isabella Uveges take part in a coloring activity during a blood drive for Isabella’s aunt, the late Jessica Uveges LoNigro, on Sept. 19 at the Old Bridge High School Grade 9 Center. LoNigro considered Isabella her daughter since she could not have…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    The Central Jersey Business Alliance (CJBA) will hold its next networking breakfast 8-9:30 a.m. Oct. 1 at Brunswick Square Mall, 755 Route 18, East Brunswick. Admission is free of charge for members, $5 for nonmembers. To register, email [email protected]. Space is limited. Nonmembers may attend two CJBA programs prior to joining the organization. For more…

  • Youngsters spearhead food drive for needy

    A Fill-A-Truck Food Drive, organized by four Old Bridge-area schoolchildren in association with Move for Hunger, is planned for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 5 at ShopRite at Fairway Plaza, 2239 Route 9, Old Bridge. Nonperishable food items are sought. Donations will go to the Community Food- Bank of New Jersey. More than 83,000 individuals in…

  • Walk to raise funds for children’s hospital

    Kayla’s Crew will sponsor a fundraising walkathon Oct. 3 at Kennedy Park, Sayreville. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. Rain date is Oct. 4. The event will raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. (CHOP). Cost is $10 to participate. For more information, call 732-216-6461.

  • St. Stan’s to hold Polish Night dinner dance

    St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish will hold a Polish Night buffet and dance on Sept. 26 at the parish, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. Tony Blazonczyk’s “New Phaze” will perform in honor of his father, the late Eddie B. Sr. of Chicago’s Powerhouse. Doors open at 6 p.m. The buffet begins at 6:30 p.m. Those attending only…

  • Giving back

    PHOTO COURTESY OF DR. ANTHONY VITALE Old Bridge dentist Dr. Anthony J. Vitale has awarded a scholarship to Taylor Chatlos, right, who graduated this spring from Old Bridge High School. Taylor was chosen from more than 35 other students because of his commitment to giving back to his community as well as those in need…

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    Duncan, a Cairn terrier, joins the mum shopping fun in a wagon at Kaczor’s Mum Farm, Cream Ridge, on a hot September afternoon.

  • JBJ Soul Kitchen: Serving up hope and sustainability

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Jon Bon Jovi, right, and Bob Laurino on Laurino’s farm. The Soul Kitchen maintains a 1-acre patch on Laurino’s farm to bolster its supply of fresh produce. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JBJ SOUL KITCHEN The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen is approaching its fourth anniversary with a menu that celebrates…

  • Rockabilly concert on tap in Sayreville

    The Sayreville Cultural Arts Council will present the Spathis Rockabilly Band in concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St. Admission is free of charge. The public is invited. All ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 732-690-4712.

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