• Camp gives inventors’ ideas chance to grow from ‘STEM’

    Creative young minds in Middlesex County will get a chance to flourish this summer at Camp Invention. “We are molding inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs, and instilling creative problem-solving, which sets this camp apart from the rest,” said Nancy Lenihan, director of the camp in Sumner, Washington. The summer enrichment camp program, supported by the U.S.…

  • Monday movies to continue at library

    The Friends of the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will resume its Monday Movie Matinees at 1:30 p.m. June 22. Films will be shown every Monday during the summer. Call the library at 732-251-1515 for the names of the featured films. Admission is free of charge.

  • Seniors offering trip to A.C. casino, show

    The Sayreville Seniors Thursday Club will sponsor a July 22 trip to the Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, to see the “Madame Houdini” magic show. The Mistinguett Dancers also will appear. The bus will depart at 11 a.m. from the back parking lot at the Sayreville Senior Center, Main Street. Return will be at approximately 9…

  • Wiffle ball tourney will aid Wobbly Feet

    WiffleMania 7, to benefit the Wobbly Feet Foundation, is scheduled for June 20 at Danny P. Ryan Field, 41 N. State Home Road, Monroe. The Wiffle ball tournament will feature more than 250 community members competing on 24 teams in a round-robin format. Other highlights will include the Hooters Homerun Derby, prizes, food vendors, music…

  • Pig roast, picnic scheduled at VFW post

    Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451 will host its annual Pig Roast and Picnic 1- 6 p.m. June 27 at the post home, 31 Reid St., South River. The menu will feature pig, ribs, burgers, hot dogs, sausage, corn, chicken, clams, salads and more. Tickets cost $25 per person and $40 per couple, and…

  • Soccerama

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above: Youngsters go after the ball during Soccerama, the Old Bridge Girls Soccer Recreation Tournament on June 13. Right: Bradyn Clemenko goes after a loose ball.

  • Muslims encouraged to share food, friendship during month of mercy

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer All Muslims are invited to reach out to at least one non-Muslim friend or neighbor to spread peace, love and kindness. Saima Iqbal of North Brunswick and Azra Baig of South Brunswick were sharing their goals for Ramadan during a recent class when Iqbal mentioned she wanted to make food…

  • Middlesex County College offers free nursing program

    Military veterans and individuals with low income will soon have a free route to becoming a certified nursing assistant. Middlesex County College (MCC) will kick off its program at the end of June at Roosevelt Care Center’s vacant hospice center in Edison, with clinical rotations at the center itself. “This is a wonderful way for…

  • Vendor spots available at Salt Water Day

    Vendors are sought for Old Bridge Salt Water Day planned for 2-10 p.m. Aug. 8 on the Laurence Harbor beachfront. The event will feature amusements, food, crafts, fireworks and entertainment. For more information or to reserve a space, email Lisa Valsera at [email protected] or call 732-721-5600, ext. 4999. For a vendor application, log on to…

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