Archive for November, 2010

LINDEN – Two Staten Island residents were victims of carjackers Monday night in the parking lot of a South Park Avenue restaurant, police said. »

MIDDLESEX COUNTY – For 35 years, Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. has provided non-residential, community-based programming for youth and families with the most complex needs, with a key strategy of "Never Giving Up." »

Nov. 22 at 2:40 p.m. – Officer Eric Richter investigated a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle, which was parked at 45 Central Avenue. »

Nov. 22 at 3:28 p.m. – Officer Scott Rayack investigated a theft at West Cherry Street. The case remains open. »

Tis’ the season of family gatherings, office parties and quick bites at fast food restaurants in between shopping—and that means heavy meals, cookies, cakes, and food on the run. »

EDISON – Temple Emanu-El, located at 100 James Street in Edison, has announced its upcoming events for December. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the temple. For more information, call 1-732-549-4442. »

NEW BRUNSWICK—State Theatre presents nine-time all-Ireland fiddle champion Eileen Ivers in An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 11, at 8 p.m. »

Dear EarthTalk: Where can I find information on which electronics and their manufacturers are greener than others, with regard to components, manufacturing processes and end use efficiency? »

NEWARK--According to the National Mental Health Association, the holidays and post-holidays may be a time of depression for some individuals. The reasons for this increased unhappiness can stem from limited financial resources and family tensions to fatigue and unrealistic expectations. »

LINDEN -- The Linden Department of Public Property and Community Services will offer holiday ceramic classes on Thursday, Dec. 16, at the John T. Gregorio Recreation Center, 330 Helen Street, Linden. »

LINDEN -- The Linden Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for the upcoming 2011 summer playground and day camp season. »

UNION -- The Children’s Department of the Union Public Library has announced the schedule of programs for December. »

SCOTCH PLAINS -- The works of two local artists are presently on exhibit at the NJ Blood Services (NJBS) South Avenue Gallery at 2279 South Avenue in Scotch Plains. »

MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Raritan Bay Medical Center will hold several community events and support group meetings in December. »

LINDEN -- Literacy Volunteers of Union County (LV-UC), a non-profit organization that recruits and trains volunteers to work with adults seeking to improve their reading, writing or English conversation skills, will train new tutors starting in January. »

My wife decided to upgrade her dinosaur cell phone to a "smartphone" and enlisted my help. Initially, we ran into the brick wall of decisions smartphone shoppers frequently face: How to choose among hundreds of available phones, pick the right service provider and predict which calling and data plan and other options would best... »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Between now and Christmas Eve, the Postal Service will deliver 15.8 billion cards, letters and packages across the country and around the world. »

PERTH AMBOY -- The steering committee of Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library present winners of logo contest, 1st prize Samanta Olevera (first prize) and Erika Suero (second prize) with a winners certificate and a $25 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble. »

LINDEN -- During American Education Week, Linden Public Schools invited parents into the classroom for a hands-on experience of what the day is like for their child. Pictured above, Rene Espinhal and her son Brandon work on a project together at Linden School No. 9. »

LINDEN -- Members of the Linden Athletic Hall of Fame recently met at the John T. Gregorio Recreation Center for the purpose of electing their Board of Officers for the upcoming 2011 year. »