BERKELEY HEIGHTS—The New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra’s (NJIO) year-end Open House will be held on Thursday, April 29 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Wharton Music Center, 60 Locust Avenue in Berkeley Heights.
Recreation & Lifestyle
Keeping Your Pet Healthy While Increasing Your Bond
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National Pet Week is quickly approaching! So, it’s time to revisit some basic health related information that will help keep your pet safe and healthy while increasing your bond.
NJ Sells Two Winning $250,000 Tickets As Mega Millions Rolls To $166 Million
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TRENTON – Two lucky New Jersey Lottery players have won the Mega Millions second prize of $250,000 for the Tuesday, April 20 drawing.
“Kick-Ass” Some Ifs, Ands or Butts
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“It’s crazy. I expected something funny, cute. But it’s this random, violent action thing based on a comic book. Really wild. Pretty gross, too. Not bad, though.”
Community Calendar
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Singles Dance • April 23 at 8 p.m. – Steppin’ Out Singles will hold an upscale singles dance at the Woodbridge Hilton, 20 Wood Ave. South, Iselin. Ages 40+; no jeans/sneakers. $15 admission. For info, call 1-732-656-1801.
Folk Festival Features Family Fun
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NEW BRUNSWICK — Fans of all ages can enjoy traditional folk dancing, music, storytelling, and much more at the 36th Annual New Jersey Folk Festival, which will take place on Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine.
Merchants and Drovers Museum to Host Antique Appraisal Program
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RAHWAY — The Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum Association will be holding their annual antique appraisal program on Saturday, May 1 from noon to 2 p.m.
Charity Softball Tournament Rescheduled
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NION COUNTY – The Play Ball for Miracles charity softball tournament has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 28. The annual fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network was originally planned for April 17, but wet field conditions at Warinanco Park forced its postponement.
Tourism On The Rebound, Survey Says
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GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP—Nobody is denying a challenging economy is still with us, but a survey conducted by The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey suggests things could be easing a bit, at least as far as tourism is concerned.
Think Twice Before Tanning For Prom
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NEW YORK, N.Y.—Nearly 2.3 million teenagers in the US tan indoors annually, and with prom season right around the corner, the temptation to tan is even greater. But new research has found that first exposure to ultraviolet (UV)-emitting tanning beds in youth increases the risk of developing melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, by 75 percent.