$1.4 million lottery ticket in Edison
A winning Jersey Cash 5 ticket from the Saturday, April 29 drawing worth $1,436,641 was sold at Paradise Deli,3 Stephenville Parkway.Edison. The winning numbers were05, 09, 26, 27 and 42 and the XTRA number was: 04.
Choir, orchestra to perform
The St. Paul’s Choir and members of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will present music of Antonio Vivaldi for double choir and double orchestra at 7 p.m.Sunday, May 7. The concert will be at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 414 E.Broad St.,Westfield. The program features Summer from The Four Seasons together with three choral works, including his large scale Dixit Dominus written for four vocal soloists, double chorus, and double orchestra.A donation of $20 is suggested for adults; free for students.Concert attendees are invited to a reception following the concert. Call 908-451-5082.
Special Olympics Track and Field Meet
Special Olympics New Jersey Somerset County will conductthe 2017 Area 10 Track and Field Meet on Saturday, May 6, at John Basilone Field in Bridgewater. The meet will feature more than 300 athletes who will compete in avariety ofevents. The day starts at 9 a.m. with the Opening Ceremonies and the Parade of Athletes. Competition begins immediately following the ceremonies and will conclude at approximately 3 p.m. Visit www.sonj.org.
Linden Police Blotter
At 4:30 a.m. April 30,Linden Police and Fire departments responded to the 100 block of Woodlawn Avenue on a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a house, Linden Police Department Lt. Christopher Guenther said.According to initial reports, the vehicle was traveling north on Woodlawn Avenue when the driver failed to turn and continued straight into a driveway at the dead-end of the street.The vehicle collided with a car parked in the driveway and continued into the residence.First responders safely evacuated three occupants from the two-family residence, which was deemed usafe by Fire Department Officials due to structural damage. The vehicle driver and passenger were treated on scene for minor injuries.The residents of the home were not injured. The incident remains under investigation, though no criminal charges are expected.Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Linden Police Traffic Bureau at 908-474-8505.
Speed dating event for disabled held
The Union County Interfaith Coordinating Council conductedthe second annual networking event at which more than 90 people with disabilities who are members of Community Access Unlimited (CAU) and are looking for a faith community to join were able to "speed date" with various faith-based organizations. The event, called Faith in Action, was held at Suburban Golf Club in Union. Those attending, who are members of Community Access Unlimited, were able to meet with representatives of 20 houses of worship from a variety of Christian religions, as well as Judaism and Islam. Visit www.caunj.org.
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Memorial Day parade float contest
Plans for the 2017 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Day Parade are underway. Theparade will be conductedon Monday, May 29, and a Memorial Day Parade Float Contest will be included in this year’s parade. If your organization would like to enter a float, contact Bob LaCosta at blacosta@scotchplainsnj.com. Prizes will be awarded for the top three floats: first place, $750; seconnd place $500; third place, $300.The theme for this year’s parade is “They Gave Their Tomorrows … For Our Todays.”
Center celebrates National Healthcare Volunteer Week
On Wednesday, April 26, in honor of National Healthcare Volunteer Week (April 23to April 29), JFK Medical Center in Edison celebrated and gave thanks to volunteers and Auxiliary members who have donated their time, energy and talents to the organization at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner held at the Pines Manor in Edison. This year marks the 43rd anniversary of National Volunteer Week. Visit jfkhealth.org.
Manville Art Expo at library
The 2017 Manville Art Expo will be conductedfrom May 5 to 19 at the Manville Library. Celebrate opening night with the artists from 6 to 8 p.m. at 100 S.10th Ave.For more information go to www.manvillearts.org.
Taste of SomersetisMay 22
The 25th Anniversary Taste of Somerset, which provides a opportunity to sample the finest appetizers, entrees, dessertsand beverages that the region has to offer, will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 22, at The Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Ave. in the Somerset section of Franklin.Proceeds from the event support the PeopleCare Center and the nonprofit tenantsin the facility at 120 Finderne Ave.in Bridgewater. Tickets are$75 and are available at peoplecarecenter.orgor at the PeopleCare Center office at 120 Finderne Ave.,Bridgewater. Call 908-725-2299.
Honors College infosessionat RVCC
Local high school seniors interested in learning more about Raritan Valley Community College’s (RVCC) Honors College are invited to attend an upcoming Information Session at 6 p.m.May 11in the atrium at the college’s Branchburg campus. The evening will include information about admission to RVCC’s Honors College and transfer opportunities after graduating from RVCC. Students in the top 20 percent of their high school class who possess an unweighted grade point average of 3.5 or higher, or have a cumulative SAT score of 1,100 or higher, are encouraged to attend. Current Honors College students also will be on hand to talk with prospective students and parents about their own experiences at RVCC.Visit www.raritanval.edu/honors.To register for the session, visit www.raritanval.edu/visit.Email honors@raritanval.edu.
Jewish Family Services fundraiser set
Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County’s (JFS) is conducting its annual fundraiser at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Drive, Monroe. Join Michelle Azar in her family's travels from Iraq to Israel to the United States. She shares her quest to balance her Middle Eastern heritage with her background of American culture. The event includes wine, hors d’oeuvres and dinner.Proceeds will benefit social service programs for Middlesex County residents. The cost is $90 for an individual and $108 for a benefactor. To RSVP call 732-777-1940 or visit www.jfsmiddlesex.orgby May 11.
Judiciary to celebrate Law Day
The Judiciary will celebrate Law Day this week and throughout the month of May with events at the Richard .J. Hughes Justice Complex in Trenton and in courthouses around the state. This year’s Law Day theme is “The 14th Amendment: Transforming American Democracy.” Recorded remarks by Chief Justice Stuart Rabner marking the occasion can be viewed atnjcourts.gov. The Justice Complex Law Day event, co-hosted by the Judiciary and the Department of Law and Public Safety, will be held Tuesday, May 2. The festivities will include a naturalization ceremony for approximately 46 new citizens from 19 different countriesat 10 a.m. in the Justice Complex lobby.
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