PARLIN — Pete Trabucco, author of “America’s Top Roller Coasters and Amusement Parks,” will be at the Main Street Theatre in Parlin on Saturday, July 17, from 1 to 7 p.m. for a book signing.
Middlesex County Holds Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day
OLD BRIDGE — The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold a household hazardous waste drop-off day on Sunday, July 18, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Old Bridge Public Works, 1 Old Bridge Plaza.
4-H Hosts Summer Yard Sale
EAST BRUNSWICK – The 4-H of Middlesex County is holding a huge yard sale and flea market on Saturday, July 17, from 8 a.m.—2 p.m. at the 4-H Center at 645 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick.
The Writer’s Block: What I Learned On My Summer Vacation
It’s that time of the year again, right around the Fourth of July and I’m really, really just beginning to get my life back again. No students to see, no parents to placate, no phone calls marked ‘urgent’ and no crises du jour to contend with. Now, it’s just the glorious summer and me! I had forgotten how good life could be when there is no alarm clock to set.
Rahway Summer Concert Series Line-Up Announced
RAHWAY — The line-up for the Rahway Mayor’s Summer Concert Series has been announced. Concerts will be on Thursday nights, starting on Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. on Main Street behind the Union County Performing Arts Center.
DeLeon To Perform At Z Cafe
RAHWAY – Singer-songwriter Christine DeLeon is the featured performer at Z Café on Saturday, July 17. The event takes place in the social hall of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Woodbridge Animal Shelter Offers Free Adoptions
WOODBRIDGE – Don’t miss the opportunity to adopt a dog or cat from the Woodbridge Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center during the free “Home Again” pet adoption drive from Sunday, July 18 through Saturday, July 24.
New Jersey Sells Three $10,000 Powerball Tickets
TRENTON–While there were no New Jersey winners of the jackpot or second prize, three lucky New Jersey Lottery players did win the third prize of $10,000 for the Wednesday, July 14 Powerball drawing.
Clara Barton Local History Day
EDISON – Residents are invited to celebrate the history of the Clara Barton area of Edison at the Clara Barton Branch Library on Saturday, July 17, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Red Flag Or Nothing To Worry About?
MADISON, Wis.—Few health symptoms are as unsettling as blood in the urine.
New Credit Card Rules and What They Mean to You
Did you know that there are new rules governing the fees and penalties that credit card companies can charge you?
“Predators” Preys on its Viewers
[predators-movie-poster] By Michael S. Goldberger, film critic
There is something awful yet probably necessary about a female praying mantis eating its mate. Just as horrible but bereft of any biological or social rationale is director Nimród Antal’s “Predators.”
Expand Your Barbecue Repertoire
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Tired of serving the same old burger, dog and sides? Inject fresh life into your barbecue repertoire. While most agree a perfectly char-grilled burger is barbecue nirvana, it’s good to shake things up by adding novel ideas to the menu rotation. We expect it from favorite restaurants, so why not at home?
