Archive for November, 2009

JERSEY CITY—Sophomore forward JULIA CASERES scored four times and broke New Jersey City University’s single-season scoring record as NJCU crushed Mount Saint Mary College (NY), 7-2, in an ECAC Division III Metro Quarterfinal contest on Wednesday. »

Hurtling above the chocolate box rooftops of Victorian England courtesy of “A Christmas Carol’s” director, Robert Zemeckis, author Charles Dickens and a host of 3D techno-elves, it occurs to us: While we’ve witnessed Mr. Scrooge’s trial at the hands of three ghosts in various forms, it’s the first time we’ve actually flown along with... »

WESTFIELD—The planning committee for Westfield Community player’s 75th Anniversary celebration soiree is busy at work for the Saturday, Nov. 21, event from 8 to 11 p.m. in the theater at 1000 North Avenue West, Westfield. »

EDISON—Members of Kathy Merklinger’s third grade class and Ellen Colandrea’s fourth grade class at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison collected a total of $271 this Halloween by trick-or-treating for UNICEF. »

CLARK – Recently, 5th grade students from F.K. Hehnly Elementary School in Clark were treated to a trip to space. A representative from the Morris Museum sent the kids to outer space using an inflatable galaxy. »

ROSELLE – The Roselle Urban Enterprise Zone Clean Team is taking its mission to beautify Roselle a step further thanks to a new commercial property maintenance effort. »

CLARK—Aggressive drivers – drivers who tailgate, cut others off, run red lights, honk their horns, yell or make obscene gestures – are a danger to themselves and others. »

According to a new study released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), researchers found mercury in every single fish they tested from 500 lakes and reservoirs across the country. »

RAHWAY — The Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum Association will host Children’s Ghost Night at the Tavern on Saturday, Nov. 21, beginning at 6:30 p.m. »

ELIZABETH—To help students at the nation’s largest high school, the 5,000-student Elizabeth High School, get their diplomas, Elizabethtown Gas of Berkeley Heights created a mentoring and internship program there five years ago. »

UNION — Celebrate this holiday season at historic Liberty Hall Museum during its month-long holiday extravaganza. Beginning Thanksgiving weekend, the Liberty Hall mansion will be decked with holiday cheer featuring the decorative styles of bygone eras. »

…jazzville skyline… by rocky-o I had the pleasure, recently, of sharing a night of jazz music that I hadn’t seen since many days gone by. It was at a club called “The Crossroads”, (at 78 North Avenue in Garwood), where every Tuesday nite, for free, they have a ‘Jazz Jam’ with The X-Roads All... »

For the 24 million people living with diabetes in the United States, traditional holiday fare, increased stress, travel and cold weather can pose some of the greatest challenges to diabetes testing regimens and diet. »

RAHWAY—Tyler Lagun, in Rosemary Curcio’s first grade class at Roosevelt School in Rahway, loves to write. »

EDISON—Earlier this month, the Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison sponsored its annual fall blood drive. »

RAHWAY—On Friday, Oct. 10, the broadcasting, marketing and journalism classes at Rahway High School welcomed guest speaker Erica Salter of Salter Entertainment, a New York-based production company. »

RAHWAY—Peggy Nicora, Fashion Show Committee chair, presents a “money gift basket” with more than $65,000 on behalf of the committee to Kirk Tice, president & CEO of Robert Wood Johnson Rahway Hospital »

NEW BRUNSWICK—It’s time to break out the poodle skirts and saddle shoes for a “Fabulous ’50s Night” on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 7 to 11 p.m. at New Brunswick Elks Lodge 324 at 40 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. »

EDISON – The Edison Recreation Department wants to check out your house this Christmas; but only if it’s decorated for the holiday. »

RAHWAY—The YMCA of Eastern Union County, Rahway Branch will be offering a college preparation discussion on Monday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. »