Meals on Wheels drivers needed in Woodbridge
      Jewish Family and Vocational Services of Middlesex County urgently needs volunteers to deliver meals to homebound clients. There is an immediate Monday opening on the Woodbridge/Perth Amboy delivery route.
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AARP installs officers, schedules playhouse trip
      AARP Colonia Chapter No. 3459 recently installed officers for the upcoming 2008-09 season. The new officers, who will begin their duties in September, are: Mike Agolia, president Florence Caporaso, first vice president Ed Peterson,
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Colonia H.S. class of 1968 announces reunion
      Representatives from Colonia High School's class of 1968 have announced reunion events scheduled for Oct. 10, 11 and 12. On Friday evening at 6 p.m., there will be an informal get-together with a cash bar at Old Man Rafferty's in New Brunswick. On Saturday night at 6 p.m.
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Fords dance studio to host story time Aug. 25
      The European School of Dance, 860 King Georges Post Road in Fords, will host a free interactive story time for all dreamers and dancers ages 3-5 at 11 a.m. Aug. 25. Adults should accompany their children. Those interested should call Jane at 732-738-6022 to register.
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League to host cruise, luncheon, fundraisers
      The Deborah League of Colonia will host a fundraiser Sept. 27 in support of Deborah Hospital on Cornucopia Cruise Line. The cost of $65 includes a prime rib dinner, entertainment and more. Call Keith at 732-574-0188 for tickets.
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PTO seeks vendors for homecoming festival
      The Colonia High School PTO will host a Harvest Festival in conjunction with the annual homecoming football game on Oct. 18. The PTO is looking for vendors interested in participating. Space is $20; a cafeteria table can be provided for $25. For more information, contact Kellie Cuzzola at 732-815-...
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Trump casino trip scheduled for Aug. 25
      Woodbridge AARP chapter 3869 will host a trip to Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City, Aug. 25. The bus will leave from St. Andrew's parking lot, 224 Avenel St., Avenel, at 10:15 a.m. For more information, call Dorothy at 732-283-1793.
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Blood donors needed for Aug. 30 drive at mall
      New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) will hold a blood drive 12:30-6 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Woodbridge Center Mall, 250 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge. NJBS is in special need of Rh-negative red cells (types A, B, and O). Eligible donors should be 17 years of age or older, weigh 110 pounds, and be...
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Senior citizens announce events in September
      The Woodbridge Senior Citizen Club will hold business meetings at 1 p.m. Sept. 4 and 18 in McCorristin Hall, which is the basement of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Main Street at Amboy Avenue. Annual dues will be collected at the Sept. 4th meeting. People who are interested in joining the club...
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Tickets available now for Kiddie Keep Well fall gala
      The Kiddie Keep Well Camp, Edison, will hold its seventh annual fall gala Oct. 23 at Royal Albert's Palace, Fords. The guest of honor is Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac, 2008 Civic Leader of Distinction. Tickets are $100 each and must be purchased by Oct. 15. Deadline to place ads in the journa...
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MCC to offer veterinary assistant program this fall
      Middlesex County College, in partnership with Sayrebrook Veterinary Hospital, will offer a Veterinary Assistant Certificate, starting in September. Entrance requirements include a high school diploma or GED, proficiency in spoken and written English, and proof of personal health insurance.
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Computer, financial classes offered by JFVS
      The Women's Center at Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) is offering a financial workshop for woman between the ages of 18 and 47. Marlene Badai, of First Fidelity Securities LLC, will discuss the importance of paying yourself first, establishing an emergency fund, and...
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