WATCHUNG—Clark resident Annette Favetta (left) and Catherine Birri, students at Mount Saint Mary Academy, Watchung, rehearse for the April 12 Evening of Roses production of the children’s opera Brundibar. The Evening of Roses is the annual fundraising benefit for Seton Hall University’s Sister Rose Thering Fund for Education in Jewish-Christian Studies. Conducted by New... »
MOUNTAINSIDE -- On April 14, Children’s Specialized Hospital’s auxiliary and twigs volunteer groups will honor two of the hospital’s most prominent physicians, Dr. Uday Mehta and Dr. Martin Diamond, with its Morning Star Award. In addition to superior medical care, these doctors offer their patients and parents compassion and hope on a daily basis.... »
RAHWAY – St. John Orthodox Church, located at 211 West Grand Avenue in Rahway, is sponsoring a bust trip to Resorts Atlantic City on Tuesday, April 26. »
UNION COUNTY -- Questions have surfaced regarding Assemblywoman Annette Quijano's connections to a former Hudson County freeholder who was convicted as part of a bribery scheme that defrauded taxpayers of more than $2 million in no-bid contracts. »
MIDDLESEX COUNTY -- Rev. Patrick Kuffner of Our Lady of Mt. Virgin, Middlesex, will be the celebrant at the monthly Remembrance Mass in honor of all the faithful departed on Saturday, April 2, at 9 a.m. on the grounds of Resurrection Burial Park, Hoes Lane, Piscataway. »
RAHWAY -- Lisa McCormick, the Democrats for Change candidate for state Senate from Rahway, says America should make corporate tax dodgers pay their fair share to take part of the burden off middle class working people. »
CLARK – Jason Condit is a seven-year-old boy who was diagnosed with stage four cancer in three parts of his body. For the past six months, Jason has spent much of his life in the hospital and on chemotherapy. »
SOUTH AMBOY-On March 25, over 100 alumni, faculty members and others gathered at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge to celebrate Cardinal McCarrick/St. Mary's High School's 125th anniversary. »
LINDEN -- Three basketball teams from Saints Mary and Elizabeth Academy in Linden took home tournament titles to cap off successful seasons. Both the varsity boys and girls had undefeated seasons, earning the title of 2011 Season Champions. »
PERTH AMBOY – Raritan Bay Medical Center has announced its calendar of community events for April. »
March 21 at 10:10 a.m. – Officer Richard Pannone investigated a report of a stolen motor vehicle at East Hazelwood Ave., Rahway. »
SCOTCH PLAINS -- Help provide assistance for victims of disasters, and food for neighbors in need, while enjoying international cuisine and listening to vocal and instrumental music from China. »
Dear EarthTalk: Recent news reports have revealed the discovery of previously unknown species inhabiting the deepest parts of our oceans. Is anything being done to protect this habitat before humans have a chance to fish it to death or otherwise destroy it? -- Matthew Polk, Gary, IN »
RAHWAY -- Rahway Public Library, in collaboration with Middlesex County College, will be offering job readiness workshops on Wednesday evenings during the months of April and May. These workshops are for those who are looking for employment or considering a job transition. »
CRANFORD—Author David Wheeler will discuss his newly published book, Wild New Jersey: Nature Adventures in the Garden State, at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue, on Wednesday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m. »
UNION COUNTY – Thursday, March 31, is the final day for teams to register to play in the seventh annual Play Ball for Miracles Charity Softball Tournament to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. »
PERTH AMBOY – The city will hold classes to train volunteers who want to join the Community Emergency Response Team, beginning Wednesday, March 31. »
Up to 50% of child-bearing-age women struggle with endometriosis, a condition that can cause mild to severe pelvic pain before and during menstruation and can lead to infertility in women. »
EDISON -- Restaurants from all over the area will be offering samples of their best dishes at the Middlesex County College Alumni Association food tasting on Wednesday, April 27. The event, which will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m., is a fundraiser for the association’s scholarship fund. »
RAHWAY -- Students at Roosevelt School have been preparing for the NJASK Test, a statewide multi-grade skills assessment test. On Thursday, March 24, staff and students dressed up, attended assembly programs, and ate lunch with lights dimmed and tablecloths on the lunch tables. »
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