SCOTCH PLAINS—Willow Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch Plains will offer a free course of meditation exercises known as Medical QiGong on Saturday, May 8, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Books and DVDs Available at Public Libraries Address Stuttering
STATE — Stuttering is a frustrating and embarrassing problem for millions of people. Help is available at most public libraries in the form of DVDs and books. If you are interested in checking one out and your library doesn’t have it, ask them to contact the Stuttering Foundation for a complimentary copy.
Help Mom Get Her Finances On Track
Mother’s Day provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate your love and appreciation for the moms in your life. So buys flowers and make dinner reservations, or whatever your custom is. But before too many days pass, schedule a “reality check” conversation about personal finances to make sure your mother is covering all her financial bases.
Americans For Prosperity To Hold Event In Cranford
CRANFORD – Americans for Prosperity, a grassroots taxpayer organization, will hold a public hearing regarding the group’s model Taxpayers’ Budget for New Jersey on Thursday, May 20, at 7 p.m. at VFW Post #335, 479 South Avenue East, Cranford.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day
SAYREVILLE — The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold a household hazardous waste drop-off day scheduled on Saturday, May 15 at the Middlesex County Division of Highways located at 750 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville.
Before Hiring A Moving Company, Here Are Some Important Tips
TOMS RIVER — The New Jersey Warehousemen and Movers Association (NJWMA) advises consumers to beware of rogue operators offering low estimates. They may have sophisticated websites to make them appear to be large legitimate companies.
Perth Amboy 1st Annual Arts Festival Seeking Talent
PERTH AMBOY— Mayor Wilda Diaz and the Department of Recreation invite city residents to participate in the first annual arts festival on June 19, which is part of an initiative to help develop the arts and culture in the community.
This Mother’s Day New Jersey Encourages Mothers to Speak Up When They Are Down
TRENTON – Mother’s Day calls to mind images of flowers, greeting cards and Sunday brunches. But for mothers affected with postpartum depression (PPD) or other perinatal mood disorders (PMD), the holiday is far from joyful. In New Jersey, women have numerous resources available to them to overcome the effects of PMD, but first they must ask for help.
Rose Ball Raises Over $100,000 For Hospital
RAHWAY — The 21st annual Rose Ball raised almost $102,000 for RWJ Rahway to upgrade its technology, purchase new equipment and improve its facilities, according to Christine Kline, Rose Ball chairman and RWJ Rahway Foundation trustee.
Mother’s Day Plant Sale
SCOTCH PLAINS—Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption will hold their annual Mother’s Day plant sale at the thrift shop on Saturday, May 8, from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Linden AARP To Elect Officers
LINDEN – Linden AARP Chapter#1894 will meet at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 21, at the Linden Presbyterian Church, 1506 Orchard Terrace. The Board of Directors will meet at 11:45 a.m. at the church. A social period with refreshments will also begin at 11:45.
Perth Amboy Girl Named Runner-Up In Art Contest
PERTH AMBOY—Melisa Ayllon, a fourth grade student at Perth Amboy Catholic School, has been selected as a runner-up in the International Fund for Animal Welfare 2009-2010 Art Contest titled “Under One Sky-Why Animals Matter.”
Order In The Court
RAHWAY—Grade 4 Gifted and Talented students from the Rahway Public Schools recently attended The New Jersey State Bar Foundation 2010 Law Fair Mock Trial Program.