• Security seminar set for Oct. 24 in Wall

    Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services will sponsor a “Protect Yourself” seminar at Care One, 2621 Route 138, Wall, on Oct. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. New Jersey State Police Sgt. Gregory Williams will address how to stay safe from phone scams, shady contractors, credit card theft, Medicare and insurance fraud. The event…

  • HijabFest offers Muslim women fashion with modesty

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Muslim women recently gathered at HijabFest to celebrate the coverings they wear on their heads. KATHY CHANG/STAFF NEW BRUNSWICK — Many area Muslim women want non-Muslims to know that they wear their hijab, or covering, with pride. “Oftentimes it’s looked at as a sign of oppression to us, and that…

  • Energy aggregation seen as way to offer savings

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Between taxes, bills and housing costs, it sometimes seems that New Jersey residents cannot catch a break. A growing number of elected officials throughout the state hope to soon find savings in at least one section of the ledger, though. Based on a state law passed in 2003, government energy…

  • Donations of oxygen masks help ensure pets’ survival

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Belle stands with Jay Elliot (l-r), director of the Edison Department of Health and Human Services; Tom Bykowski, director of the Middlesex County Animal Response Team (CART) and member of the Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management; Geoff Goyette; Edison Fire Chief Brian Latham; and members of the Edison Fire…

  • Donations sought for school clothing drive

    The Sayreville Middle School Clothing Drive is set for 8:30-10 a.m. Oct. 19 in the school parking lot, 800 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The event will take place rain or shine. Items sought include gently used clothing, shoes, handbags, linens and stuffed animals. All items must be placed in tied plastic garbage bags.…

  • Shoe Stories event scheduled for Oct. 17

    The Brunswick Women’s Connection will hold a Shoe Stories dinner party 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the East Brunswick Chateau, 678 Cranbury Road. Inspirational speaker Bev Richards will share her story. There will be a display of shoes “with a story.” The cost for dinner and the seminar is $24. RSVP to Judy at 732-254-8362.

  • Residents invited to visit firehouses

    The South Old Bridge Fire Company will sponsor two open houses to mark Fire Safety Week. The public is invited to visit the South Old Bridge Engine Company No. 1, 958 Englishtown Road, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 12. The open house for Engine Company No. 2, 14 Throckmorton Lane, is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Oct. 13.…

  • Bingo fundraiser slated for Oct. 18

    St. Stanislaus Kostka HSA will hold a Coach Bingo fundraiser on Oct. 18 at the gymnasium on MacArthur Avenue. Doors open at 6 p.m. Calling begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and include 12 games of Bingo (three cards per game), coffee/tea and dessert. Additional game boards may be purchased. There will…

  • Tickets on sale for tea party Oct. 20

    Golden Rule Christian Center of Trinity United Methodist Church, 815 Bordentown Ave., Sayreville, will hold its fifth annual tea party 2-4 p.m. Oct. 20. Tea includes a special program of tea sandwiches, home desserts and sweets. Tickets are $15 per person. To make a reservation, call Nancy Berry at 732-727-1935 or email [email protected].

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