MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Saturday, May 15, at 2 p.m., Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission in association with Inter Tribal American Indians of New Jersey, present traditional American Indian storyteller Bobby Gonzalez at The Lodge in Thompson Park, 1701 Perrineville Road, Jamesburg/Monroe.
Category: Recreation & Lifestyle
Books and DVDs Available at Public Libraries Address Stuttering
STATE — Stuttering is a frustrating and embarrassing problem for millions of people. Help is available at most public libraries in the form of DVDs and books. If you are interested in checking one out and your library doesn’t have it, ask them to contact the Stuttering Foundation for a complimentary copy.
Before Hiring A Moving Company, Here Are Some Important Tips
TOMS RIVER — The New Jersey Warehousemen and Movers Association (NJWMA) advises consumers to beware of rogue operators offering low estimates. They may have sophisticated websites to make them appear to be large legitimate companies.
Perth Amboy 1st Annual Arts Festival Seeking Talent
PERTH AMBOY— Mayor Wilda Diaz and the Department of Recreation invite city residents to participate in the first annual arts festival on June 19, which is part of an initiative to help develop the arts and culture in the community.
Mother’s Day Plant Sale
SCOTCH PLAINS—Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption will hold their annual Mother’s Day plant sale at the thrift shop on Saturday, May 8, from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Hospital Offers Advice On Parenting During Tough Economic Times
NEWARK—If you are a parent with money worries, life can be difficult. You might need time to earn extra money, work on your finances or just unwind from a draining, demanding day. But your kids still need your attention, and they may have worries of their own. How can you parent well when times are tough?
School’s Out Jam Band Concert to Feature Multi-Platinum Rusted Root
RAHWAY – Rusted Root, America’s perennial jam band, will headline Union County Performing Arts Center’s first ever “School’s Out Jam Band Concert” on Friday, May 21 at 8 p.m. Opening the evening will be the Adam Ezra Group. Tickets are on sale now at ucpac.org or call 1-732-499-8226.
Mega Millions Winner
STATE – A store in Pico Rivera, California sold the jackpot-winning ticket in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing, worth an estimated $266 million.
Plainfield Campus To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo
PLAINFIELD – On May 8, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a celebration of Cinco De Mayo will be held at Union County College’s Plainfield campus. The campus is located at 232 E. Second Street and the celebration will be held in the parking lot.
Jackpot Grows To $266 Million For Tuesday’s Mega Millions Drawing
STATE — Everything is getting bigger in Mega Millions: the jackpot, the number of winners, and above all, the excitement. Since no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday’s drawing, the jackpot for tonight grows to an estimated $266 million.
