Tag: Woodbridge

  • Our Lady of Peace to hold blood drive March 10

    Our Lady of Peace to hold blood drive March 10

    The Social Concerns Ministry of Our Lady of Peace Church will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 10 in the parish center, 25 Franklin Ave., off Amboy Avenue, Edison. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, eat and drink water before donating, and bring identification. All donors will receive…

  • Our Lady of Peace Knights to hold Lenten linguini dinners

    Our Lady of Peace Knights to hold Lenten linguini dinners

    Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 9199 of Fords is sponsoring its annual All-You-Can-Eat Lenten Linguini Dinners from 5:30-7:30 p.m. every Friday in Lent, except Good Friday, in the cafeteria below the church, 620 Amboy Ave., Edison.  The menu includes linguini with a choice of Marinara or white clam sauce, salad, garlic bread,…

  • Metuchen man practicing law in Woodbridge sentenced to 10 years for stealing from clients

    Metuchen man practicing law in Woodbridge sentenced to 10 years for stealing from clients

    An attorney from Metuchen, whose practice was in Woodbridge, was sentenced on March 21 to serve 10 years in prison for the theft of clients’ funds stemming from two separate indictments. Richard Zuvich, 65, of Metuchen, was sentenced to 10 years in a New Jersey state prison. Zuvich received two consecutive terms; 5 years for…

  • St. Cecilia’s, Our Lady of Peace Knights to hold annual Bob Lewis Charity Dance

    St. Cecilia’s, Our Lady of Peace Knights to hold annual Bob Lewis Charity Dance

      The St. Cecilia’s 4th Degree Assembly, which includes the Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus, will hold their annual Bob Lewis Charity Dance on April 6 at St. Andrew’s Knights of Columbus, 109 Morrisey Ave., Avenel section of Woodbridge. Cocktails and appetizers begin at 7 p.m., followed by a full course buffet dinner…

  • Sewaren woman allegedly stole funds from Woodbridge Boys Soccer Club

    Sewaren woman allegedly stole funds from Woodbridge Boys Soccer Club

    WOODBRIDGE – A 47-year-old Sewaren woman, who was entrusted with the funds associated with the Woodbridge Boys Soccer Club, allegedly stole in excess of $6,000 from the club, according to Police Director Robert Hubner. The woman was charged with one count of theft by unlawful taking. She was processed and released pending a court hearing.…

  • Colonia Learning Center receives 4-star quality rating

    Colonia Learning Center, an affiliate of the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) and the first Star-Rated learning early childhood program in Woodbridge, received a 4-star rating for its successful completion of the rigorous, research-based Grow NJ Kids quality rating program. Grow NJ Kids is New Jersey’s Quality Rating and Improvement System…

  • Our Lady of Peace Knights to hold St. Patrick’s Day celebration

    Our Lady of Peace Knights to hold St. Patrick’s Day celebration

    Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 9199 of Fords is sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day celebration from 1-5 p.m. on March 17 in the OLP Parish Center, 25 Franklin Ave., Edison. The festivities include Irish music. The menu includes corned beef, cabbage, Irish soda bread, salad, soda, bottled water, coffee and desserts. BYO…

  • Workshop addresses how to raise happier children

    Workshop addresses how to raise happier children

    Raising Happier Kids (And Happy Parents Too) will be presented at 7 p.m. on March 21 at Iselin Middle School, 900 Panther Way, Iselin section of Woodbridge. Amy Tiemann, a child safety expert and co-author of “Doing Right by Our Kids: Protecting Child Safety at All Levels,” will speak about skills for independence and safety.…

  • Holistic approach at YMCA of MEWSA prepares children for life

    Holistic approach at YMCA of MEWSA prepares children for life

    At Y day camp, we are here to make your children feel welcome: to help them quickly realize this is a place where they belong and can be themselves, try new things, make new friends and be a part of something great. We’re here to surround every child with support, guidance and fantastic chances to…