• Vocalists can apply for competition scholarship

    Applications are being accepted for the eighth annual Voices For Hope Northeast Region vocal competition scholarship for those ages 11-19. Voices For Hope, combining music and community outreach, gives aspiring vocalists an opportunity to use their talent and love of singing to benefit those in need, while also giving themselves an opportunity to win a…

  • Hypnosis workshops offered at college

    The Hypnosis Counseling Center, with offices in Princeton, Bloomfield, Flemington and Frenchtown, will present a set of workshops Jan. 14 for smoking cessation, weight loss and relaxation through hypnosis at Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Each workshop includes hypnosis exercises, discussion and an optional CD for $18, which assists in reinforcing immediate results…

  • Teachers can apply for pollination kits

    The Freehold Soil Conservation District will provide free “Plants for Pollinators in the Classroom” resource kits to several teachers in Middlesex and Monmouth counties in early 2014. The program is designed to help students discover the importance of native pollinators and to study the relationship between plants and pollinators. Selected teachers will receive indoor growing…

  • Man charged after allegedly eluding police

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Police charged a 35-year-old Pennsylvania man with eluding police and possession of controlled dangerous substances last week. Thomas Spinola surrendered to police Jan. 10 after fleeing from a Kendall Park car stop earlier that morning, according to police Lt. James Ryan. Police officers were on burglary surveillance detail in the Kendall Park…

  • Recent burglaries exhibit previous pattern

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Recent burglaries in the Kendall Park section of town appear to match an ongoing pattern of burglaries dating back to December, according to police. The recent burglaries occurred between 4 and 10 p.m. Jan. 12 on Stillwell Road near Emerald Road and on Providence Boulevard, according to…

  • Master Gardeners to host homebrew class

    Rutgers Master Gardeners will hold a workshop, “From Garden to Glass: Home Brewing with Your Garden Harvest,” at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24 in the EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Presenter Michael Klaser has been a homebrewer and amateur brewmaster for four years. Beer history, modern homebrewing procedures…

  • Officials look back on a ‘nuts-and-bolts’ year

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The past year was a tough one, but the township survived it in good condition, according to Mayor Frank Gambatese. As he begins his 12th year as mayor, Gambatese said it took a joint effort of the township’s professionals and the countless volunteers on boards and committees…

  • American Legion to hold karaoke dance

    American Legion Post 401, 148 Major Road, South Brunswick, will host a karaoke dance at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 17. Karaoke is free and open to the public.

  • Rock ’n’ roll fundraiser to benefit ill woman

    A rock ’n’ roll fundraiser to benefit Tara Rodriguez-Schnitzer and her family as she battles a serious illness will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Jan. 19 at Bello’s Sports Pub, 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Parlin section of Sayreville. The rain date is Jan. 26. Music will be provided by FOG, The Rock Daddys and…

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