• Yard sale to support Children’s Hospital

    Kayla’s Crew is seeking merchandise donations for its fundraising yard sale scheduled for 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June 21 and 22 at 3 Woodlawn Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Items may be picked up or dropped off by June 19 and 20. To arrange for pick up or delivery, call Eileen at 732-586-5251. All proceeds from…

  • Boy Scout steps up to plate for Little League program

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Alexander Cardoza A lexander Cardoza, a rising junior at Bishop George Ahr High School in Edison, said his mom has always taught him to think ahead. That advice came in handy when it was time for Cardoza to select an Eagle Scout project. “For a while now, I’ve known I wanted…

  • ‘Cutting’ class

    Seventh-grade language arts teacher Diane Heilman reacts to her hair being cut as part of a Locks of Love fundraising event held at Hammarskjold Middle School in East Brunswick on June 12. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Seventh-grade math specialist Kathy Kennish holds her newly cut hair for the crowd to see. Anna Buono,…

  • Laughter, happiness club to meet June 25

    The Smile Side of Life Laughter and Happiness Club will gather 7-8 p.m. June 25 at the Jamesburg Senior/Recreation Center, 139 Stevens Ave. Noreen Braman, laughter wellness instructor, will help participants de-stress and relax in a session that includes laughter activities and breathing exercises designed to attain benefits similar to those produced by meditation. All…

  • Ryan’s Pub dinner to help Mike Nichols

    Ryan’s Pub, 299 Spotswood-Englishtown Road, Monroe, will host a Mikey’s Dinner for Deeds 5-9 p.m. June 23 to raise money for the family of Mike Nichols, the Monroe Township High School ice hockey player who suffered a spinal cord injury during a game in January. Nichols recently returned home after months at the Kessler Institute…

  • New Beginnings provides haven for homeless pets

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A group of volunteers has founded New Beginnings Animal Rescue on Cranbury Road to keep up the good work of helping cats and dogs in need of “forever homes.” Just one month into operation, New Beginnings, located at 706-R Cranbury Road, has facilitated the adoption of…

  • Sandy home demolitions pick up pace in Sayreville

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A new round of home demolitions is underway in Sayreville, with 47 houses slated to be razed. The homes on Weber and MacArthur avenues have been acquired by the state under the state Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Blue Acres buyout program. The initial demolitions took place in March…

  • Library to host author, N.J. birthday party

    Author Kevin Woyce will speak about New Jersey state parks 7 p.m. June 26 at the Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. A 350th birthday celebration for New Jersey will be held following the presentation. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library. For more information, call 732-521-0440.

  • Temple to conduct June 27 open house

    Congregation Etz Chaim-Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave., will hold an open house during Shabbat services 6:30 p.m. June 27. Guests will have an opportunity to meet the temple’s rabbi and members of the board while learning more about the synagogue. For more information, call 732-251- 1119.

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