• New teen programs scheduled at temple

    The East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane, is offering two new programs for teens in grades 8-12. Classes, which will meet 6:30-8:15 p.m. Thursdays, are open to any Jewish students, whether or not they are members of the synagogue. Dinner is served each week, and students have the opportunity to socialize with their peers.…

  • Edison teen is ‘Jeopardy!’ champion

    “Jeopardy!” champ Jeff Xie shows off his winnings along with show host Alex Trebek. PHOTO COURTESY OF JEOPARDY PRODUCTIONS INC. Edison’s own Jeff Xie must have been holding his buzzer with white knuckles until the last second as he won a rare tiebreaker to become the “Jeopardy! Teen Tournament” champion. The 17-year-old junior at J.P.…

  • Danish drama opens global film festival

    The Summer International Film Festival at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, will begin Aug. 7 with 2 and 6:30 p.m. screenings of the 2012 Danish drama “The Hunt.” The festival is sponsored by the Friends of the Monroe Township Library. The remaining films are:  Aug. 14, “Caesar Must Die” (Italian, 2012); …

  • Comedy show to support boys’ health expenses

    Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7508, 17 Bordentown Ave., Old Bridge, will host a benefit show 7 p.m. Aug. 15 to help the families of local children Logan Grossmann and Michael Lucas take care of rising med- ical costs associated with the boys’ illnesses. Comedian Uncle Floyd will perform. Country rock music will be…

  • East Brunswick Elks to sponsor benefit car show

    The East Brunswick Elks Car Show fundraiser is set for 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 17 at the lodge, 21B Oakmont Ave. Rain date is Aug. 24. The event will feature the show, food and music. Trophy categories include classic, custom, muscle cars, trucks and best of show. Judging will be by local mechanics. Admission is…

  • Seniors offer fall trip to Mount Haven Resort

    The Sayreville Seniors Thursday Club will sponsor a Sept. 24 excursion to Mount Haven Resort, Milford, Pa. The trip will include an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet upon arrival at 10:30 a.m.; choice of bingo, a movie or cards; a fourhour open bar; dancing; a one-man show featuring singer, musician and comedian Joey Vincent; and an all-you-can…

  • Vendors, exhibitors welcome at barbecue

    A BBQ Showdown, presented by the city of South Amboy and produced by iRun New Jersey, is set for 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 28 at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, 1 Keenan Way, South Amboy. The family-friendly event will feature a gourmet barbecue; live music on stage by After the Reign, The Mark Miklos Band, The…

  • A dream come true

    PHOTO COURTESY OF KELLY MEEHAN St. Ambrose School in Old Bridge was presented with a plaque for its participation in the Make-A-Wish program during its July 18 parish carnival. The school and the Martial Arts Arena, Matawan, helped raise more than $13,000 for Olivia, a 4-year-old child who wished for a trip to Disney World…

  • Smile

    PHOTO COURTESY OF DR. ANTHONY VITALE Dr. Anthony Vitale presents his “Giving Back to the Community Award” to Carissa Brophy for her dedication to the community. Vitale and dental hygienist Stacie Field Lauro, who work together at the practice on Perrine Road in Old Bridge, created the college scholarship since both are alumni of Sayreville…

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