
STATE – Memorial Day, the unofficial start of the summer vacation season for many, traces its roots back to the end of the Civil War.
LINDEN – The city will hold an Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, June 9, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Linden Free Public Library, 31 East Henry Street, Mayor Richard Gerbounka and Shade Tree Commissioner Jeffrey A. Tandul announced.
ELIZABETH -- Assemblywoman Annette Quijano and Trinitas Regional Medical Center will present “Better Breast Health: What You Need to Know” on Monday, June 4, 6 p.m. at the Trinitas Center for Regional Education (CORE) building, 1164 Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth.
CLARK – The Gran Centurions of Clark recently presented annual scholarship awards were presented to graduating seniors at a dinner and reception at the club, 2012 Chairperson Josephine Vincenti announced.
SCOTCH PLAINS – The Borough of Fanwood will host a special Memorial Day concert, “A Tribute to Fallen Heroes,” at the north side of the railroad station on Sunday, May 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

ELIZABETH--In its effort “to do right” by addressing human trafficking and modern-day slavery, the Frederick Douglass Family Foundation (FDFF) has announced that it is uniting with Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth, naming the all-female Catholic college prep high school as its first Douglass Freedom Partner.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- Sonja Chai of Elizabeth graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree as part of Skidmore's Class of 2012. The graduating class, totaling 627 baccalaureate candidates, participated in the college's 101st Commencement Saturday, May 19, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.