TRENTON – The third anniversary of legislation that requires health care professionals who provide postnatal care to screen new mothers for postpartum depression recently occurred – making New Jersey still the only state in the nation to mandate this type of screening.
Senior Arts & Crafts Classes
LINDEN—The city’s Department of Public Property and Community Services will summer arts & crafts classes for Linden senior citizens every Wednesday, starting July 8 and continuing through Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. – noon.
Openings Still Available For Linden Baseball Camp
LINDEN – The Linden Department of Public Property and Community Services will present the Golden Falcon Baseball Camp in Linden.
Smart Steps for Renting a First Apartment
As college students graduate this month, many will be taking the monumental step of renting their first apartment. The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA) offers the following advice on getting the right start.
Hospital Foundation Announces Golf Classic
RAHWAY – The RWJ Rahway Foundation has announced the date for the annual golf classic, which raises money to improve hospital facilities.
Edison Man Killed In Parkway Accident
CLARK – A 66-year-old Edison man was fatally injured on Sunday after his pickup truck hit a tree alongside the Parkway in Clark, officials said.
Overlook Hospital Leads Fundraising At Union County Heart Walk
SUMMIT—Roughly 350 Overlook Hospital team members turned out for the Union County Start! Heart Walk on May 30. Overlook raised more than $22,000 for the walk, which is part of the American Heart Association’s national movement to get Americans walking; another $1,500 has been pledged.
Fun Day Finish
RAHWAY—Students at Franklin School in Rahway recently held their annual Fun Day.
Finances Dampen Fireworks Plans
RAHWAY – The city’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display is another casualty of the recession.
Medical Center Offers Tips to Avoid Motion Sickness During Summer Vacations
LIVINGSTON—As summer begins, many families eagerly anticipate far away vacations, day trips to an amusement park or car rides down to the shore. Unfortunately, few things can ruin their trip faster than motion sickness in a child.
Moving On Up
RAHWAY—Madison Elementary School in Rahway held their annual fifth grade promotion on June 19.
Antique Appraisal Program
RAHWAY— The Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum Association will host an antique appraisal program on Saturday, June 27, beginning at 11 a.m.
Linden High School All Class Reunion
LINDEN – All alumni of Linden High School are invited to the “All Class” Reunion Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Memorial Field Park, South Wood Avenue, just past Linden Fire House #4.