Archive for December, 2010

CLARK – This weekend, get your Christmas gifts wrapped and meet some dogs that are up for adoption at Barnes & Noble in Clark. »

FLORHAM PARK--With the national average price for a gallon of regular gas nearly $3 a gallon, many drivers are saying “bah humbug” at the gas pump this holiday season. »

WOODBRIDGE – The Woodbridge Township Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center will celebrate its third anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 18, with a holiday open house from noon to 4 p.m. »

PERTH AMBOY-In December 1954, R & S Auto Store sold Tinker Toys for 88 cents, 3 speed bikes for $34.95, a rocking horse cost $5.54 and an 8 light Christmas tree bulb set sold for 49 cents. »

MILLBURN – What better way is there for New Jersey teens to shout down drugs than by using one of the most effective entertainment mediums? »

TRENTON – For a limited time only, New Jersey residents with on-going health conditions can enroll for free in a new on-line version of a popular and effective chronic disease self-management program traditionally conducted in community workshops. »

PERTH AMBOY -- There will be a Christmas open house at the Proprietary House Museum, 149 Kearny Avenue in Perth Amboy, on Dec. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free, however donations will be accepted. Refreshments will be served, the gift shop will be open and tours will be available. »

EAST BRUNSWICK – Author Pete Trabucco will be selling signed copies of “America’s Top Roller Coasters and Amusement Parks” at the third annual holiday craft show at East Brunswick High School, 380 Cranbury Road on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 11 to 3 p.m. »

NEWARK—While visiting relatives may be a welcome addition in your home, a bedbug infestation is the last thing any family would want. »

UNION – Missionaries David and Julie Goldschmidt will speak at Calvary Assembly of God’s Missionary Sunday service on Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. »

Holiday Bazaar • Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – The Linden/Roselle Community Center, 1238 St. Georges Ave., Linden will host a holiday bazaar. Raffles, food & door prizes. »

PERTH AMBOY – St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will present its 35th annual service of nine lessons and carols on Sunday, Dec. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Begun by music director R. Douglas Sheldon in 1976, the service has become a local holiday tradition and presents some of the best music of the Christmas season. »

MERIDIAN, Miss. -- Marine Corps Pfc. Faith A. Price, daughter of Maria Price of Parlin, recently graduated from the Marine Aviation Operations Specialist Course. »

NEWARK – PSEG recently celebrated the volunteer efforts of 16 employees and the New Jersey nonprofits they support. Grants totaling $33,000 were presented to the philanthropic organizations in recognition of the outstanding work of the employee volunteers. »

GARWOOD -- The 5th Annual Step Up for The Arc raised $42,000 to help The Arc of Union County continue programs and services serving more than 1,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities enabling them and their families to enjoy a productive and enhanced life. »

TRENTON – Legislation to create an Internet database to provide the public a “one stop” source of current information on local employment opportunities and requests for proposals was released by the Assembly Budget Committee on Thursday. »

TRENTON – A bill to create a new type of corporate structure in New Jersey that allows for-profit companies to organize in a way that promotes their social or environmental mission was approved this week by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. »

RAHWAY – Arts Guild New Jersey (formerly The Arts Guild of Rahway), will present a lecture/discussion by nationally renowned artist and art professor Mel Leipzig on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011 at 7 p.m. »

TRENTON – A legislative package making New Jersey’s laws governing corporations more in line with Delaware’s business friendly statutes was unanimously released Thursday from the Assembly Budget Committee. »

CRANFORD – This holiday season, the Cranford branch of Enterprise Rent-A-Car is supporting two local organizations this year, Jersey Cares and the New Jersey chapter of the National Arthritis Foundation. »