MIDDLESEX COUNTY -- Middlesex County residents will be able to dispose of unwanted medicines at local police departments and Rutgers University on Saturday, Sept. 25, Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan and John G. McCabe Jr., acting special agent in charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, New Jersey Division, announced. »
Archive for September, 2010
Lawmakers Look To Boost Awareness Of Senior Citizen Prescription Drug Program
TRENTON - Legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Linda R. Greenstein and Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo looks to help boost enrollment in New Jersey's Senior Gold prescription drug discount program. »
South Amboy Chiropractor Helps NJ Blood Services Save Lives
SOUTH AMBOY -- At a time when the blood supply is dangerously low due to summer shortages in area hospitals, Lenahan Chiropractic Center in South Amboy is sponsoring a blood drive that will help NJ Blood Services in their mission to save lives, and also benefit the children in the Boys & Girls Clubs... »
State Theatre Presents “Curious George Live!”
NEW BRUNSWICK—State Theatre and VEE Corporation will present the premiere of the new original live stage musical, “Curious George Live!” on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 24, at 1:30 p.m.; and Monday, Oct. 25, at 10:30 a.m. »
Harvest Festival Promises Family Fun
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – On Sunday, Sept. 26, Union County’s 29th annual Harvest Festival, will be held -- rain or shine -- at Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. »
Clark Announces Flu Shot Clinic
CLARK – Clark Township will offer seasonal flu shots to residents on Monday, Oct. 4, at the Clark Recreation Center, 430 Westfield Avenue, between 9-10:30 a.m. »
Rutgers Invites Community To Homecoming 2010 Celebrations
NEW BRUNSWICK – The theme is set for Rutgers Homecoming 2010 in New Brunswick: “Code Red” is the rallying call for the three-day celebration featuring a festival, an outdoor screening of Toy Story 3, a 5K charity race and other public events for the entire community, Friday through Sunday, Oct.1 to 3. »
Church Plans Social Justice Ministry Legal Forum
PERTH AMBOY-- Cathedral International Social Justice Ministry announces its 2010 Legal Panel. The Social Justice Ministry of the Cathedral International was created to educate, empower, and advocate on behalf of fellow citizens for the fair distribution of resources, opportunities, and responsibilities that are the fundamental right of every person. »
“The Town” – It’s the One Without Pity
Unsettling via the ugly little, crime-absorbed world it unearths, director Ben Affleck’s “The Town” blends old style action-drama with a shock and awe rawness common to our times. While a part of you may wish that the distasteful sociology had remained under its slimy rock, your captivated half is sure to be rendered mouth... »
AAA Urges Parents To Keep Young Children In Rear-Facing Child Safety Seats Longer
FLORHAM PARK -- During National Child Passenger Safety Week (September 19 - 25), AAA encourages parents and caregivers to keep children seated, safe and secure when riding in motor vehicles. »
“Hooked On New Jersey” Rug Exhibit At The Barron Arts Center
WOODBRIDGE – Jersey girls celebrate their unique heritage at the Barron Arts Center at the exhibition “Hooked on New Jersey,” an exhibit opening on Friday, Sept. 24. »
Social Media Presentations for Business Owners
CLARK— Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Rothman Institute for Entrepreneurship will host a presentation by Brian Moran, called “Leveraging Social Media to Grow Your Business,” at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Clark on Friday, Oct. 1, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. »
Community Calendar
Pink Ribbon Run • Sept. 25 – Perth Amboy will host the Central NJ Pink Ribbon 5K Run and 1-Mile Health Walk to benefit Susan G. Komen For The Cure. On site registration and t-shirt pick-up will begin at 10 a.m. at 302 Front Street. »
Writer’s Block: Keep It Simple
I have a cousin who likes to talk on the phone. She usually calls at exactly the same time that I am ready to unwind in quiet bliss for the first time since the alarm went off at 5 a.m. Truthfully, I don’t want to open my mouth in the evening for anything except... »
Concert Artists Open Season At Kean University On Oct. 14
HILLSIDE -- The Concert Artist Program of Kean University opens its 11th season with En France on Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. in Enlow Recital Hall. The concert program will feature works by French composers—well-known and unknown—including the profoundly beautiful Trio for Flute, Viola, and Harp by Claude Debussy. »
Edison To Hold 18th Annual Fall Family Spectacular This Weekend
EDISON – The township’s most popular event, “The 2010 Fall Family Spectacular” is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. »
Edison Hosts National Wrestling Superstars
EDISON – WWE Champion and Hall of Fame legend, Tony “Mr. USA” Atlas, will headline a full card of bouts at the upcoming Fall Family Spectacular in Edison on Sept. 25. »
Plainfield To Honor Baseball Pioneer’s Legacy
PLAINFIELD -- Joe Black wasn’t just a baseball pioneer. While playing with the Brooklyn Dodgers, where he roomed with Jackie Robinson, he did become the first African-American pitcher to win a World Series game and was named the National League’s Rookie of the Year in 1952. »
NJIO Announces Young Artists Concerto Competition Winners
BERKELEY HEIGHTS -- Cellist Sophia Bacelar of Martinsville won first place and violinist Alex Wang of Scotch Plains took second place in the New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra’s 2010 Young Artists Concerto Competition. »
Rahway Students Show School Spirit
RAHWAY -- On Friday, Sept. 17, Rahway High School held its first pep rally of the year. The event, organized by physical education teacher and cheerleading coach Maria Capriglione, generated school spirit in support of fall athletics and brought together students and athletes from across all grade levels. »





