BRIDGEWATER — The Education Foundation of Bridgewater-Raritan is currently accepting nominations for the Leonard & Adele Blumberg Award for Volunteerism.  Full story »

BRIDGEWATER — “4-H Science-sational Day is just that - a sensational day full of science activities. It will be a fun day for all kids, grades 1-6, to be introduced to science”, says Lisa Rothenburger, Somerset County 4-H Agent. The event, to be held Saturday, March 27, at the Somerset County Ted Blum 4-H Center, 310 Milltown Road in Bridgewater,... Full story »

HILLSBOROUGH — Hillsborough Middle School is pleased to welcome new Vice Principal Anthony Feltre, according to Principal Joseph Trybulski in his monthly newsletter. Feltre replaces Chris Carey, who became principal of Auten Road School last month. Full story »

SOMERVILLE – The Somerset County Board of Freeholders and the 4-H Youth Development Program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension will once again co-sponsor “4-H Careers & County Government Day” Thursday, Feb. 4, in celebration of National Job Shadowing Day. About 109 students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades from around the county will spend part of the day “shadowing” employees and... Full story »

BRANCHBURG — The Branchburg Township School District will be hosting a Strategic Plan Council Conference as the next step in the District’s Strategic Planning Process. The Conference will run from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday evening, February 5, and on Saturday, February 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Branchburg Central Middle School Media Center. Full story »

BRIDGEWATER — 4-H TOPS Camp is a week long day camp program sponsored by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County. The fun-filled week is a combination of outdoor activities, workshops, science fun, new friends and more! The camp is scheduled for June 28 to July 2, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is open to youth who have... Full story »

HILLSBOROUGH -- Each February, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Continuing with her tradition for the past several years, Dr. Laurene Wolf, an orthodontist in Hillsborough, and her staff will visit students in area elementary schools throughout Somerset County. Mrs. Joanne Gagliardi, School Nurse at Hillsborough Elementary... Full story »

BRANCHBURG -- In order to address the growing need for health care assistants in doctors’ offices and hospitals, Raritan Valley Community College is now offering a new Medical Assistant Certificate program. The 36-credit program, which just began this semester, is being offered as part of the College’s Health Science Education Department. The program includes two semesters of study, followed by... Full story »

BRANCHBURG — The 2009-10 Branchburg Township 20th annual D.A.R.E. graduation was held at Branchburg Central Middle School on Tuesday, January 26. In the past 20 years, the Branchburg program has graduated more than 3,800 students. All fifth-graders from both Old York School and Stony Brook School graduate together from D.A.R.E., which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education.  Full story »

BRIDGEWATER — Parents are invited to attend a special Career Information Night on Tuesday, February 2, at 7 p.m. at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School, 14 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater to learn about the many career opportunities that are available at the high school. Principal Edmund Jones will welcome the participants in the auditorium. After a brief orientation,... Full story »

BRIDGEWATER — Students enrolled in programs at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School will have an opportunity to showcase their skills on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Career and Technical Education month. Visitors to the 80 acre campus at 14 Vogt Drive will see students competing in a number of NJ Skills USA contests... Full story »

Bridgewater-Raritan High School (BRHS) Project Graduation Committee is holding an adult-only Casino Night and Basket Raffle on Friday, February 19, from 7-11 p.m. at Elks Lodge, 375 Union Avenue in Bridgewater. The price is $50 per person, which includes $100 play money per person if RSVP by January 31. Enjoy: DJ, food, desserts, soft drinks, coffee and more. Casino games... Full story »

SOMERVILLE — First there were eleven and now there are two Somerset County High Schools competing to win the prestigious 2010 Vincent J. Apruzzese Mock Trial Award. In closely matched competitions, the teams from Immaculata High School (Somerville) and Mount Saint Mary Academy (Watchung) have made it to the Final Round to be held on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at... Full story »

BRANCHBURG — Four teens from Branchburg have a new goal of raising awareness about the malaria epidemic that plagues many families in Africa. After learning that malaria is carried by mosquitoes, and that bed nets can help protect families at risk of contracting the disease, their ambition turned into MAGNUM, an organization whose goal is to raise both awareness... Full story »

BRIDGEWATER — Tiffany Giles, 18, is deft at making bananas foster, a dish originated in New Orleans. She quickly peels a banana and cuts it with a fork, dropping it into a pan coated in butter and brown sugar. After drizzling rum and flavored liqueur on the dish, flames shoot from the pan as a relaxed Giles looks on.... Full story »