• Parents invited to ADHD support group

    The Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) of Central Jersey ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) Parent Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. May 14 at the Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The group, which meets on the second Wednesday of every month, is designed for parents, guardians, caregivers, educators and…

  • Philomusica Choir presents jazz concert

    The Philomusica Concert Choir, under the direction of conductor Dennis Boyle, will present “Shakespeare, Brahms And All That Jazz: Part Two” at 8 p.m. May 17 and 4 p.m. May 18 at Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 1740 Route 130, North Brunswick. General admission tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and…

  • Israeli lunch to follow organization workshop

    The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence, 350 Demott Lane, Somerset, will hold a Lunch and Learn program from noon to 1:30 p.m. May 14. An Israeli-style lunch will celebrate Israel Independence Day, accompanied by a lecture on the “Secrets to Getting Organized” with professional organizer Taryn Lamb. To register, call 732-568-1155 or email…

  • Towns seek to use housing funds for Sandy recovery

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer A growing bipartisan group of local and state officials is seeking access to more than $150 million in affordable housing trust funds, which they say could aid reconstruction in Sandy-impacted towns. State Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon Jr. (R-Monmouth) plans to introduce legislation in the coming weeks that would allow a partial…

  • Street fair, car show coming to Helmetta

    Helmetta Day 2014, featuring a car show and street fair, will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 7 on Old Forge Road, Helmetta. Rain date is June 8. The show is open to cars, trucks and motorcycles. All makes and models are welcome. Cars will be judged and trophies presented. The show is promoted by…

  • Candidate kits ready for Board of Education

    The North Brunswick Township Board of Education will have three vacancies in the Nov. 4 school election. A full term on the school board runs for three years. Prospective candidates can obtain a “School Board Candidate Kit” online at www.njsba.org. The kit includes a nominating petition, information about legal qualifications for school board candidacy, the…

  • 5K reasons to smile

    Left: Runners dash to the finish line of the fourth annual Twilight 5K & Kids Fun Run to benefit the Hugs for Brady Foundation for pediatric cancer at South Brunswick High School on May 4. Below: Tyler Sanders, right, a sophomore at the high school, accompanies Carolyn Depalma and her 10-year-old son Joe, who is…

  • Flea market features clothing drive, plants

    South Brunswick High School Project Graduation will hold its annual Community Flea Market and Used Clothing Drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10 in the front parking lot of the high school, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. In the event of rain, the flea market will move indoors to the cafeteria. Vendors can…

  • Cole Bros. Circus slated for May 16-18

    Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars will return to North Brunswick May 16-18. Hosted by North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co. No. 3, “The World’s Largest Circus Under the Big Top” will pitch its tent next to DeVry University, 630 Route 1 North at Milltown Road, North Brunswick. The shows will be at 4:30 and 7:30…

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