• ‘Guardians’ next up for Movies in Park

    The film “Guardians of the Galaxy” will be shown at 8 p.m. Aug. 29 at Kennedy Park, Washington Road. The event is part of the Sayreville Recreation Department’s summer Movies in the Park outdoor screenings. Upcoming recreation department events include the Blast From the Past Car Show, Sept. 12; and Sayreville Day, Sept. 13 (rain…

  • Staged readings set for ‘Sisters in Pain’

    Jemma Nigh Productions will present two upcoming staged readings of “Sisters in Pain,” a satirical play by Monroe author Myra Danon. The schedule is as follows:  Aug. 13 — 7 p.m., Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan;  Aug. 14 — 2:30 p.m., Monroe Township Senior Center, 12 Halsey Reed Road. Audience…

  • Helping hands

    PHOTO COURTESY OF THOMAS PETERSON Malorie Queen of East Brunswick, right, works on the miter saw while Emily Koester of Parlin looks on as 13 Middlesex County College students, faculty and staff spend a sweat-filled day assisting Habitat for Humanity build a home for a family in Perth Amboy. The group leveled and graded the…

  • Smile

    PHOTO COURTESY OF DR. ANTHONY VITALE Old Bridge dentist Dr. Anthony Vitale, right, presents his second annual college scholarship to Robert Frank, a Sayreville High School senior. Robert was chosen from more than 30 students because of his commitment to giving back to his community and to people in need around the world.

  • Make school day mornings easier

    School day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy.Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. Fortunately, parents can employ several strategies to free up time in the morning…

  • 7 tips to find the best college fit from Huntington Learning Center

    Choosing a college can be difficult for many high school students.With so many factors to consider, Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center encourages teens to go about the process systematically.“Narrowing down colleges can be overwhelming, but by thinking through priorities and goals, teens can make the process easier and make a well-informed decision.” Huntington offers…

  • Local schools, businesses ready for back to school

    Center Stage For 39 years, Center Stage has offered the best, most experienced and diverse faculty in the area, covering all styles of dance: hip-hop, jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, modern; theater (acting and musical theater); music (voice, piano, guitar and percussion); and gymnastic programs. Center Stage’s esteemed alumni have appeared in more than 40…

  • Budgerigar/parakeet event coming to E.B.

    The Tri-State Budgerigar (Parakeet) Society will sponsor its 25th annual Budgerigar Show 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 15 and 16 at the 4- H Youth Center Log Cabin, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Birds must be entered by 10 a.m. Aug. 15, 9 a.m. Aug. 16. The event, which is sanctioned by the Budgerigar Association of…

  • Emergency-response class set in Sayreville

    A 12-week CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) class is scheduled to begin Sept. 9 at the Sayreville Emergency Squad, Washington Road, Parlin section of the borough. Individuals ages 18 and above are invited to attend. Topics will include preparing the family for an emergency, first aid, light search and rescue, natural disasters, fire management and…

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