Archive for January, 2010

TRENTON – Legislation to create a permanent State House tribute to New Jersey’s patriotic men and women in uniform is now law. »

STATE—Nancy Jackson (left), newly elected president of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Auxiliary to the hospital’s Board of Trustees, stands alongside past president Gail Sloan as they receive a resolution adopted by the hospital’s board recognizing a centennial of volunteerism and service to the hospital’s young patients with special needs. »

EDISON-Anyone have memories of Mirror Lake or United Skates of America? Remember taking the #4 bus to Perth Amboy? »

CLARK– In the spirit the holidays, second grade students at F.K. Hehnly School in Clark donated their holiday money to a good cause. »

CRANFORD – From Jan. 22 through Feb. 25, the group exhibition, “It’s Personal”, will be on display in the Tomasulo Gallery in the MacKay Library of the Cranford campus of Union County College. »

CLARK—Hallmark Realtors has a Seniors Lifestyle Division to address the various real estate issues of maturing adults, 50 and over. Three sales associates—Joanne Mordas, Joyce Sretenovic and Michele Savage—have earned the SRES® Designation. »

MADISON, Wis.- Winter weight gain doesn’t have to be a fact of life—even with the body’s chemical changes that can compel you to binge on carbs and “comfort foods.” »

FAIRFIELD, Conn.—Ashley Amalfe of Clark was named to the Dean’s List at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn., for the fall 2009 semester. »

The recent election for US Senator in Massachusetts has some lessons. Andrew Jackson was the first President to say “rotation in office” is the mark of democracy. Inheriting a political position or keeping it for life is a mark of aristocracy, which is anti-democratic. »

WASHINGTON, D.C.—States can save money and stimulate their economies by protecting funding for effective pre-kindergarten and home visiting programs, according to a new issue brief by the Partnership for America’s Economic Success. »

WOODBRIDGE—The 13th season of The Challenge kicks off with all-star student scholars from Woodbridge High School and Livingston High School competing against each other in round one of this award-winning high school quiz show. »

RAHWAY—The Rahway Police Department is looking for people who want to make a difference in their community. Volunteers will be trained to become Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members. »

EDISON—Middlesex County College is presenting two intriguing art exhibitions: one highlights emerging artists from the mid-Atlantic region; the other features sculpture, shown in a darkened room, illuminated only from the artwork itself. »

UNION—Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University will host several activities for children and visitors of all ages throughout February. »

MORRISTOWN ? Actavis, Inc., will donate $10,000 to the American Red Cross to help victims of last week’s Haiti earthquake, the generic drug manufacturer announced Wednesday. The company, based in Morristown, has several New Jersey manufacturing facilities including one in Elizabeth. »

NEW BRUNSWICK—New Brunswick’s State Theatre is proud to present the 4th annual Hub City Carnivale, a four-week winter festival of the imagination at play, January 30 - February 28, 2010, with performances, workshops, social events, and more, for families and kids ages 1 to 100. »

CLARK – The Township of Clark is looking for people who want to make a difference in their community. Volunteers will be trained to become Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members. »

RAHWAY—Arts Guild New Jersey presents ENABLED, an exhibition by artists with disabilities, in collaboration with VSA arts of New Jersey, Arts Access Program at the Matheny Medical & Educational Center of Peapack, and the WAE Center of West Orange. »

LINDEN – Though the calendar says that it’s still winter, it’s not too early to start thinking about summer plans. Linden’s popular day camp program is already accepting registrations. »

LINDEN – Prospective students and their parents are invited to attend an Open House at Saints Mary and Elizabeth Academy on Sunday, Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. »