• Jamesburg hires two part-time officers

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer JAMESBURG — The Jamesburg Police Department has hired two part-time Special Class II officers to add to its police force. Dale DeGraw and Christopher Affinito were sworn in to their positions at the Aug. 14 Borough Council meeting. “Both Mr. DeGraw and Mr. Affinio came [to us] highly recommended,” Councilman…

  • JFVS to conduct computer sessions

    Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) will sponsor fall computer-training courses beginning the week of Sept. 9 at the JFVS office at 32 Ford Ave., Milltown. Sessions will be offered in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. There will be sessions for beginners who have little or no computer experience. Classes meet two…

  • Giant Yard Sale on tap for Sept. 7

    The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of East Brunswick and St. Bartholomew Knights of Columbus Council No. 11873 will hold their annual Giant Yard Sale 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 7 in the parking lot at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will feature outdoor vendor sales and an…

  • ‘Moorish Connection’ hits stage Sept. 8

    The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, a Spanish dance and flamenco dance company, will perform “The Moorish Connection” at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at Middlesex County College’s Main Stage Theater, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. The audience will be treated to an afternoon of dance, live music and song exploring the era of cultural interactions of Persia,…

  • Vendors needed for Nov. 2 library sale

    The Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave., is seeking vendors for a sale to be held Nov. 2 at the Presbyterian Church, 175 Gatzmer Ave. Call 732-521-0440 for more information.

  • Senior art show to be held at library

    The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will sponsor a senior art show from Sept. 9-13. Senior residents painted at the Senior Center under the direction of art-workshop coordinator Carol George. The library’s hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.…

  • Culinary classes to be offered at Middlesex County College

    EDISON — This fall, Middlesex County College will offer an opportunity to become a great amateur chef. “Today’s Table” will be held in Crabiel Hall’s culinary lab. Those interested should come hungry and partake in food tastings prepared by the chef. Recipes are distributed. Except where noted, students may register a la carte at $35…

  • State, county candidates to attend reception

    Republican candidates for the North Brunswick Township Council will hold a campaign reception 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at American Legion Post 459, 1015 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. The following candidates are scheduled to attend: North Brunswick council candidates Carmine Genovese and Gina Di Venuto; Franklin Township Mayor and state Senate candidate Brian Levine; Assembly candidate…

  • Computer training offered for residents

    Registration is underway for the East Brunswick High School Technology Education Community Service (EBTECS) Club’s free personal-computer training for East Brunswick residents. Members of the club will offer participants one-on-one training in computer applications (Word, Excel, Power- Point, etc.) and new technologies including smartphones, iPads, tablets, apps, Nooks, etc. The first computer class is set…

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