• Songs of Kander & Ebb to be performed

    Playhouse 22, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will present “The World Goes Round: The Songs of Kander & Ebb” through Oct. 6. (There will not be a show on Sept. 28.) The musical revue showcases the songs of John Kander and Fred Ebb, and consists of a collection of songs from “Chicago,” “Cabaret” and “Funny…

  • Gun permit info to remain private

    Legislation prohibiting the public release of the identity of firearms-purchaser identification cardholders and handgun-purchaser permitholders has been signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. Prior to the bill signing, access to such personal information was prohibited by regulation, but could have been obtained under New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA), according to a press…

  • Fitness classes ongoing in South Amboy

    The Columbian Club of Knights of Columbus Council No. 426 is hosting fitness classes at the council home, 308 Fourth St., South Amboy. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the council. Yoga classes take place 6:30-7:20 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tabata (a high-intensity interval training class using light weights and a mat) sessions…

  • Vendor spots open at Sept. 28 4-H Yard Sale

    The 4-H of Middlesex County Fall Yard Sale is set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 28 at the 4-H Center, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Rain date is Sept. 29. The event will feature a variety of vendors selling new and used items, from crafts to collectibles. Refreshments will be sold. Vendor fee is $20 for…

  • Elks will sponsor Oct. 11 Polish Dinner

    Old Bridge Elks Lodge No. 2229 will host its annual Polish Night Dinner 6-9 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Elks lodge, 67 Old Amboy Road. The menu will feature homemade Polish food. Cost is $12 per person. For more information or to reserve for a large group, call 732-251-0049.

  • Volunteers needed for DYNO youth chapter

    Volunteers are needed for the Middlesex County chapter of DYNO, a youth grassroots organization founded by high school and college students in New Jersey to make elected officials and candidates for public office aware of issues important to young people. The nonpartisan community board will meet a few times each month to discuss community-building initiatives.…

  • Deaf Fest set for Sept. 22 in East Brunswick

    Deaf Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 22 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The deaf cultural event is held by New Jersey Deaf Awareness Week Inc. every two years. For more information, visit www.njdaw.org.

  • Lions Club settles into new lair in Old Bridge

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Lions Clubs International was there to help when the twin towers fell in 2001. Members pitched tents when an earthquake crippled Haiti in 2010. Volunteers were there when superstorm Sandy struck the Northeast last year, providing $250,000 in emergency grant funds. Now, the 96-year-old organization, which has…

  • Sept. 11, 2001: Memories still vivid after 12 long years

    Greg Bean CODA A s I write this on Sept. 13, my emotional tank is running on empty and I’m sure many of yours are as well. The first week of September is a time of somber remembrance around here, and as the dark nights of fall draw in again, we can’t help but think…

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