Union County
Parents Battling Politicians For Schools
LINDEN—Parents and politicians are again battling for seats on the Board of Education, which rules the $110 million a year public school system. »
Union County Business Owner Sentenced For Failing To Report Large Cash Transactions
TRENTON – The owner of a Union County retail jewelry business, Elegant Creations, Inc., was sentenced Friday to five months in prison and five months home confinement for causing the business to fail to file a report as required in connection with the receipt by the business of United States currency in amounts over... »
Audition For Aida
LINDEN—Mystic Vision Players has announced auditions for a production of Elton John & Tim Rice’s AIDA on April 26 and 27. Sign in at 6:45-9 p.m. at the John T. Gregorio Center, 330 Helen Street, Linden. »
“High School Musical 2” Arrives at Mother Seton
CLARK—Students at Mother Seton Regional High School, Clark, will be performing in “High School Musical 2” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings, March 26 and March 27. A matinee performance is scheduled for Sunday, March 28 at 2 p.m. All performances will be held in the school auditorium. »
Rahway Church Plans Traditional Slavic Dinner
RAHWAY—Saint Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church will offer a traditional Slavic dinner on Wednesday, April 7, from 5 until 8 p.m. The church is located at 1407 St. George Avenue in Rahway. »
Bank, Medical/Dental Staff Honored By Hospital Foundation
RAHWAY -- The Robert Wood Johnson Rahway Foundation and the Rose Ball Committee will honor Northfield Bank the hospital’s medical/dental staff this year, according to Christine Kline, Rose Ball chairman. »
Community Calendar
Live Music • March 18 from 9 p.m. – midnight – Robert Ross will perform at Robin’s Nest, 3103 Tremley Point Rd., Linden. For info, call 1-908-290-3090. »
Math Club Celebrates “Pi” Day
RAHWAY—The Rahway High School Math Club held its annual “Pi” Day in honor of March 14 (3.14 is the numerical representation of Pi) fundraiser on Friday, March 12. »
Phillip Completes Basic Training
PARRIS ISLAND, S.C.—Marine Corps Pvt. Travis M. Phillip, son of Roy S. Phillip of Elizabeth, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally. »
Rahway Schools Promotes Family Reading
RAHWAY—The teachers at Roosevelt School in Rahway have found that one of the best ways to encourage student reading is through school sponsored family reading nights. These events encourage families to spend quality time reading together. »
Afterschool Art Club Offers Rahway Students Opportunity For Expression
RAHWAY—Students at Roosevelt School’s after-school Art Club are exploring art techniques of drawing and painting. »
Rahway Students Learn About Good Dental Health
RAHWAY—Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. »
Rahway Students Find Science Fun
RAHWAY -- Fourth grade students at Roosevelt School in Rahway are studying crayfish as part of their structures of life science unit. »
No Shortage Of Talent As Union County Students Descend On Teen Arts Festival
CRANFORD—As Dolores Maviglio made her way through the gallery, she was not only struck by the sheer quality of the art, but that all the works were created by teenagers. She was very impressed. »
Rahway Students Raise Money With “Hearts For Haiti”
RAHWAY—The Rahway Public Schools recently held a fundraiser to benefit victims of the earthquake disaster in Haiti. »
Taste Of Cranford Raises Over $5,600 For United Way
CRANFORD–Over 300 patrons filled the Cranford Community Center for United Way of Greater Union County’s Cranford Community Council’s inaugural Taste of Cranford event. The event generated more than $5,600 to benefit United Way of Greater Union County’s Special Response Fund. »
Union County Medical Reserve Corps Participate In Haiti Relief
ELIZABETH – The Union County Medical Reserve Corps, a group of trained volunteers who help the county’s public health professionals during times of emergency, pitched in to help relief efforts following the January earthquake in Haiti. Participating in an initiative led by the United Way and supported by the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, the corps... »
Willow Grove Church Raises Funds For Haiti And Local Food Bank
SCOTCH PLAINS -- On March 6, Willow Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch Plains raised over $1,800 at its annual International Dinner, which was kicked off by a Chinese-American concert. »
Runnells Staff Hones CPR And Other Life-Saving Skills
BERKELEY HEIGHTS—While Daniela DeFronzo may work in a hospital, as a music therapist it’s highly unlikely may ever have to save a life there. »
“Everything Is Coming Up Roses” At ALJ
CLARK – The classic American musical “Gypsy” will be performed at the recently-renovated Arthur L. Johnson High School auditorium on Thursday, March 18, Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20. »
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