• Ice princess

    PHOTO COURTESY OF THOMAS PETERSON Adrienne Dame-Nehila of Old Bridge, a student in the Garde Manger class at Middlesex County College, Edison, displays her artistic side as she learns the fundamentals of ice carving.

  • Children can audition for Food Network show

    Future chefs ages 8-13 who dream of being on Food Network can audition for “Rachael vs. Guy: Kids Cook-Off.” Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri are looking for talented kids to apply at www.rachaelvsguykidscasting.com.

  • Congregation Beth Ohr seeking vendors

    Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge, is seeking vendors for its flea market and rummage sale set for May 18. Tables are available for $18 each. Call 732-257-1523 for more information or to reserve a table.

  • Zumba/Yoga class to support church

    Christ Church, 220 Main St., South Amboy, will sponsor a Combo Zumba/Yoga Fitness fundraiser from 7:30-8:30 p.m. April 17. Participants should bring a yoga/exercise mat. Advance registration is required. Cost is $10. To register, email [email protected] or call Denise at 732- 525-9536.

  • Soto–Penaflor

    Gloria Maria Soto and Peter Penaflor Maria and Joseph Soto of Manalapan announce the engagement of their daughter, Gloria Maria, to Peter Penaflor, son of Aurea Molina of East Brunswick. The future bride is a graduate of Manalapan High School and the American Institute of Alternative Medicine in East Brunswick. She is employed as a…

  • Grounds for Sculpture plans April 27 fair

    Grounds For Sculpture (GFS), the 42- acre sculpture garden located in Hamilton, will honor its roots as the site of the New Jersey State Fairgrounds. The park will be turned into a fantasy fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27 in honor of New Jersey’s 350th anniversary. GFS will turn back the clock…

  • Learning center offers tips on college interviews

    A lthough not every college requires it, teens may be subject to an admissions interview before being accepted to the college of their choice. “The admissions interview intimidates many prospective students, but we encourage them to approach this as an opportunity to put a face to a name, make a good impression and articulate face-to-face…

  • Applications available for sheriff’s academy

    The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office will hold an eight-week Sheriff’s Civilian Academy beginning in September at the Middlesex County Police Training Center at North Patrol Road in Edison. The program is designed to educate Middlesex County residents on the various functions and duties of the sheriff’s office. The first session will take place from 7-…

  • FEMA for Kids prepares students for emergencies

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Every member of the family has a role to play when preparing for emergencies like superstorm Sandy, including young children, according to FEMA spokesman Albert Pillot. Pillot was one of several FEMA representatives on hand April 11 at the second FEMA for Kids event at Cooper Elementary…

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