Archive for April, 2011

COLONIA -- They give their time to help others. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway thanked its many volunteers with a special luncheon at the Colonia Country Club on Wednesday, April 13. »

Filmgoers respectful of the first “Arthur,” starring the late, great Dudley Moore, needn’t be afraid to laugh lest they commit sacrilege whence seeing this shiny new remake featuring Russell Brand as the title billionaire-dipsomaniac. »

NEWARK - PSE&G is reminding customers still struggling to pay winter heating bills that they have only until May 2 to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Those who have already received LIHEAP this winter season may also be eligible for additional LIHEAP emergency assistance. »

CRANFORD -- The solemn season of Lent draws to a close and the joyous celebration of Easter begins in worship services at Calvary Lutheran Church, 108 Eastman Street, Cranford next week. The public is invited to all services. »

SOUTH AMBOY – Mecca Entertainment will partner with the City of South Amboy to present a tribute to the 50s and 60s with Oldies Night on Saturday, May 21. »

I never thought of myself as a calm person. Given my family tree, I am convinced that it is not even genetically possible for me to be calm. Yet, many people who know me would be surprised to hear this. »

EDISON-I received the following in an e-mail: "Hi Diane, I came upon your article while searching for info on Bamberger's at the Menlo Park Mall. »

CARTERET – The Carteret Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit has scheduled its next Neighborhood Watch Program meeting for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, at the Community Center Hall in the library building, 100 Cooke Avenue, Carteret. »

PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy and the Middlesex County Vocational & Technical High School are sponsoring a Family Services Fair on Saturday, April 16. »

SOUTH AMBOY – The city’s Sadie Pope Dowdell Library offers a variety of activities for patrons of all ages next week. »

In the news recently, there were reports about the illustrious Mr. Bob Dylan having trouble on his current tour through Asia... »

CRANFORD – The Cranford Chamber of Commerce is planning a bus trip into New York to see a Broadway show. »

ELIZABETH -- Trinitas Regional Medical Center has announced several upcoming community events in April and May. »

CLARK – The Clark Public Library has several activities planned this week to coincide with the Clark Public School District’s spring break. »

I wouldn't trade the experience of raising my two kids for anything, but I must admit that when my wife and I started planning our family, we had no idea how expensive it would be. »

UNION – Calvary Assembly of God invites you to celebrate Easter with the church community. »

ISELIN – The First Presbyterian Church of Iselin, 1295 Oak Tree Road, has planned several events to mark Holy Week. »

LINDEN -- Morning Star Community Christian Center brings the worship experience to the next level with weeklong activities during Holy Week. »

RAHWAY – The Rahway Public Library is planning a documentary film festival to mark Earth Day on Saturday, April 16. »

RAHWAY--Registration is open for the Chinese Brush Painting Workshop taught by Diana Hsu Kung at Arts Guild New Jersey. This intensive one-day class for adults offers the opportunity for individuals to learn about this art form’s rich history and how to master this exciting medium. »