Archive for September, 2010

SPRINGFIELD -- Township residents will be able to recycle electronics, appliances and yard waste through a new program being offered by Springfield’s Department of Public Works. »

TRENTON – Troubled by the recent decline in back seat restraint use by children between the ages of eight and 18, New Jersey traffic safety officials reminded parents and caregivers of the life-saving importance of making sure children are properly buckled up in a vehicle, every ride. »

LINDEN -- Linden AARP Chapter # 1894 will hold its first meeting of the 2010-2011 year on Friday, Sept. 24, at the Linden Presbyterian Church, 1506 Orchard Terrace, promptly at 1 p.m. »

Suffering from allergies isn't any fun. Even with mild symptoms like a runny nose and itchy eyes, it's a daily annoyance. But for some people allergies can be very dangerous, causing their blood pressure to drop and their airways to close. »

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- New Jersey actor and playwright Hans Augustave made his debut in New York City in Manhattan Repertory Theatre’s Fall Playfest on Wednesday night. »

CARTERET – The Carteret Public Library Reading Club will meet on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. to discuss “Lucky You” by Carl Hiaasen. All adult readers are welcome. »

a dear, wonderful, brilliant musicologist friend and i have this on-going ‘disagreement’...who’s version of “I Shot The Sheriff” is better...He says Eric Clapton, I say Bob Marley... »

EDISON – As the back-to-school and fall season kick into high gear, Menlo Park Mall is getting into the act by hosting a special Back-to-School Extravaganza on Saturday, Sept. 25. »

NEW BRUNSWICK — Obesity in adolescents and teenagers is a serious disease that can be controlled through common sense and realistic goal setting, according to physicians at Saint Peter’s University Hospital. »

HILLSIDE -- On Saturday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m., Vanessa Carlton will perform a solo acoustic concert at Kean University’s Enlow Recital Hall. »

NEWARK—On the final weekend of October, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Music Director Jacques Lacombe leads the Orchestra in “Russian Tales,” a captivating program featuring Prokofiev’s dramatic Symphony No. 5 and Rachmaninoff’s lyrical Second Piano Concerto, performed by dynamic young pianist Dudana Mazmanishvili. »

ROSELAND – Where can you turn if you need to borrow money for your small business? »

TRENTON -- With first day of school jitters behind them, parents and students must now lay the foundation for a successful school year. Children’s Futures, a Trenton-based nonprofit focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and their families, offers tips for parents and children to achieve school success throughout the year. »

NEW PROVIDENCE -- The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company is officially opening the New Providence A&P located at 1260 Springfield Avenue with a three-day celebration. »

NEW BRUNSWICK -- The New Jersey State Bar Foundation presents a free public seminar on Buying and Selling a Home on Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 7-9 p.m. »

MONTCLAIR – The Consumers League of New Jersey will honor Senate Majority Leader Barbara Buono (D-Middlesex) tonight for her work on strengthening New Jersey’s Lemon Law. »

JERSEY CITY-- Junior center midfielder ERICA BUONACQUISTA tied the game in the 55th minute before junior forward JULIA CASERES netted the game-winner as New Jersey City University defeated Ramapo College in women's soccer for the first time since 1994. »

RAHWAY -- Third grade students at Franklin Elementary School in Rahway enjoyed an informative visit from Police Officer Buckley and his canine partner. »

RAHWAY -- Fifth grade students in Deborah Prakapas's class at Roosevelt School prepared careful technical designs of the vehicles they built while learning about motion and design in science. »

CLARK – Employees and supporters of L’Oréal USA, based in Clark, gathered recently for the company’s third annual charity golf outing, Fore the Children, at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Bedminster Township and New Jersey National Country Club in Basking Ridge. »