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Community Calendar
Street Festival • Sept. 4 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Linden’s September to Remember Street Festival and Classic Car Show will offer live entertainment, vendors, food, games and more. »
Kean Men’s Soccer Opens Season With 5-2 Win
HILLSIDE – The Kean University men’s soccer team opened the 2010 campaign with a 5-2 win over visiting John Jay College at the East Campus Soccer Field on Wednesday afternoon. »
United Way Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign
ELIZABETH –United Way of Greater Union County launched its 2010 annual fundraising campaign on Sept. 1. Officials have set a goal of $4.3 million. »
Ristovski Completes Basic Training
GREAT LAKES, Ill. -- Navy Seaman Recruit Danielle A. Ristovski, daughter of Kyle M. Alvarez of Hillside and Dragan Ristovski of Edison, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. »
Union County Grand Jury Indicts 3 Alleged Members Of Auto Theft Ring
TRENTON - Two New Jersey men and a resident of Ghana have been indicted for their alleged roles in a multi-county automobile theft ring, Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced Tuesday. »
Summer Studies Let Students Shine
ELIZABETH--Five Benedictine Academy seniors enjoyed exceptional higher education study opportunities this summer. »
Hillside Man Accused Of Killing His Wife
ELIZABETH -- Members of the Union County Homicide Task Force arrested a Hillside man earlier this morning and charged him with murdering his wife several hours earlier in Elizabeth, according to Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow. »
Community Calendar
African-American Heritage Rodeo • Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. – There will be an African-American Heritage Rodeo at 790 Trumbull St., Elizabeth. Admission $5 in advance, $7 at the gate. For info, call 1-908-351-4850. »
Kean Stage Announces 2010-2011 Performing Arts Season
UNION - Kean Stage’s 2010-2011 performing arts season boasts an impressive lineup including Jim Brickman, Vanessa Carlton, Sharon Isbin, the Mark O’Connor Quartet, the Moscow Festival Ballet, more dance and a host of family and school programs. »
NJ Senate Approves Bill To Re-Examine Teen Driver Decals
TRENTON – Legislation to examine the recent changes to New Jersey’s graduated license program – including the teen driver decal requirement – received final legislative approval on Monday. »
Newark Man Found Guilty In Hillside Burglary
ELIZABETH -- A Union County jury convicted a Newark man on three counts of burglary, theft and resisting arrest last week, according to Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow. »
Local Scouts Impressed By National Jamboree
BOWLING GREEN, Va. -- At 6:30 a.m. on July 25, 200 Scouts and Leaders of Patriots' Path Council started arriving at the Morristown Armory to join with 45,000 other Scouts and Leaders for the Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree and to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of BSA. »
Community Calendar
German Biergarten • Aug. 20 from 5:30-11 p.m. – The Deutscher Club of Clark, 787 Featherbed Lane, will host an authentic German biergarten. There will music by Richard Jordan, and 35 German theme cars will be on display. German & American food available to purchase. For info, call 1-732-574-8600. »
Community Calendar
Singles • Aug. 13 from 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. – Middlesex East Widows Or Widowers, Carteret Chapter, will hold an open dance at the American Legion Hall, 1155 Roosevelt Ave., Carteret. Live music & refreshments. Admission: $10 members, $12 guests. For info, call 1-732-969-2228 or 1-908-757-0515. »
Volunteers Aid State’s Community Food Bank
HILLSIDE – Nearly three dozen NAIOP New Jersey members, staff and friends spent the day as volunteers at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFB) in Hillside, sorting and re-packing incoming donations for distribution. »
Local Lawmakers Seek Gas Tax Hike
STATE - While a projected $10.5 billion structural deficit in next year’s state budget has gotten a lot of attention recently, it is not the only financial problem facing New Jersey on July 1, 2011. »
Literacy Volunteers Make A Difference
UNION COUNTY -- Can you imagine not being able to read the back of a medicine bottle, fill out a job application or talk with your child's teacher? In Union County, 26 percent of the adult population lives with these limitations every day. »
Community Calendar
Afternoon Gaming • Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. – Teens are invited to the Clark Public Library from an afternoon of Nintendo Wii or traditional board games. For info, call 1-732-388-5999. »
Union County Rape Crisis Center Seeks Volunteers
UNION COUNTY – The Union County Rape Crisis Center is looking for dedicated individuals who are interested in helping survivors of sexual violence. A state-mandated training will be offered Sept. 21- Nov. 9 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 10 p.m. in Westfield. »
Community Calendar
Musical Theater • July 30 & 31 at 8 p.m. – Mystic Vision Players will present Aida at the Linden High School Theatre, 121 W. St. Georges Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for students 17 and under. The July 29 show is a senior citizen (62+) benefit. Call 1-908-486-4144 for reservations. »
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