Archive for August, 2009

PLAINFIELD—Literacy Volunteers of Union County is a non-profit, volunteer driven organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of adult learners by teaching them basic reading skills, writing and English as a Second Language. A 15-hour new tutor training workshop series will begin this fall at the Plainfield Public Library, located at 800... »

RAHWAY—Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital recently received a $5,000 grant from the Columbia Bank Foundation. This special community grant funded the purchase of a new Vital Signs Monitor for the hospital’s Oncology Department in Rahway. »

TRENTON – License plates for historic vehicles, typically referred to as QQ plates, will now be available for purchase at six agencies statewide, Motor Vehicle Commission Acting Chief Administrator Shawn B. Sheekey announced. »

TRENTON – New Jersey organic producers and handlers may be eligible for reimbursement of a portion of their organic certification costs under a federal program. »

CARTERET—Girls, grades K-12, in Woodbridge and Carteret are invited to explore new interests, develop leadership skills, help their community, and form lifelong friendships by joining Girl Scouts. »

MILLTOWN—The Women’s Center at Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS), now in its fourth year, provides employment services to women who have lost their financial support as a result of separation, divorce, death or disability of a spouse. »

ALBANY, N.Y. – Two Elizabeth residents recently graduated from Excelsior College in Albany, N.Y. »

MOUNTAINSIDE — As summer comes to an end, many teachers and educators are preparing for the start of the new school year. That preparation may include purchasing items for the classroom from personal funds. »

LINDEN—The Mayor’s Youth Commission is presenting a bazaar and craft fair to benefit its “Young Tweens” program on Saturday, Oct. 24, in the John T. Gregorio Center at 330 Helen Street, Linden. »

COLONIA—Colonia AARP Chapter 3459, which meets at 12:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Colonia Firehouse on Inman Avenue, will resume its meetings, after a two-month hiatus, on Sept. 22. »

CRANFORD – Find out how Union County College Division of Economic Development and Continuing Education can help you prepare for a new career at an Open House on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. at the college’s Cranford campus at 1033 Springfield Avenue. »

COLONIA—Colonia High School, Class of 1969, will be having their 40th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 10, at LaGriglia Seafood Grill, 740 Boulevard in Kenilworth at 7 p.m. The cost is $85 per person, with a cash bar. »

WASHINGTON D.C.—Robert Comeau of Clark has received the Imagine America scholarship, $1,000 in tuition assistance from the Imagine America Foundation (IAF). »

WESTFIELD—Interested in learning and singing great choral music? If so, you’re invited to join the Choral Art Society of New Jersey. »

METUCHEN—Cartridge World, the largest retailer of cartridge refilling services in the $60 billion printer cartridge industry, recently announced the opening of its newest franchise location in Metuchen. »

MIDDLESEX COUNTY—Arts Grants applications, to fund projects taking place January 2010 through December 2010, are now available through the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission. »

SPRINGFIELD—AAA New Jersey is conducting a food drive to benefit less fortunate individuals and families in the state. »

RAHWAY – Last night, the Rahway Board of Education accepted the resignation of educator Bobby Akbar, effective January 2010. The City Council member was suspended with pay from his position as an elementary school teacher and high school sports coach earlier this month. The board voted to accept Akbar’s resignation by a 6-1-1 vote.... »

STATE—Chris Daggett, the independent candidate for Governor, has proposed a luxury tax to discourage a deep-pocketed candidate like incumbent Jon Corzine from using their own money to buy elections, as part of his agenda to stop corruption. He also accused both his opponents of buying jobs with personal wealth gained on Wall Street and... »

NEW BRUNSWICK – A Perth Amboy man charged with murder and aggravated assault in connection with a Fords shooting was arraigned in Superior Court Monday. »