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The past met the future May 21 at Colonial Park, when Boy Scout Troop 113 celebrated its 50th anniversary with a picnic and party. More than 140 people were expected to drop in during the afternoon event, said Lisa Andreini, the troop’s committee chairwoman. The troop committee handles troop finances and day-to-day issues. In addition to the food and games, …

Somerset County centenarians were once again honored May 19 at the Regency Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on DeMott Lane. Held to commemorate Older Americans’ Month, the event drew about 21 centenarians and their families to a luncheon at the center. Regency holds the Guinness world record for most centenarians gathered in one place with 41, set at the annual …

Update 2: Sterlacci won the $100,000 tournament in the episode which aired May 13. The win qualifies him for the program’s Tournament of Champions. Update: The episode airing May 11 showed Sterlacci made it to the final round. Original story: A Somerset resident who teaches in Union made it through the quarterfinals in Jeopardy’s 2016 Teachers’ Tournament. Jason Sterlacci, an …

625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday-Friday  9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. All programs begin at 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise listed. Body & Brain Yoga with Lucy Pagnetti – Monday, 10:30 a.m. (Body and Brain Yoga is a dynamic  mind-body practice that combines stretching, flowing movement, deep breathing exercises and meditation in a simple and easy …

Township resident LaQuina Fladger is hoping too see a sea of fancy hats May 1 at the East Franklin Fire Station on Pine Grove Avenue. That’s because Fladger, who also goes by “Q,” is hosting a charity event to benefit breast cancer and domestic violence charities. The event is “Q’s Fancy Hat & Tea Party,” and kicks off at 3 p.m. …

The 27th annual Tour de Franklin was one for the record books. The tour, the Franklin Food Bank’s main fundraising effort, drew more than 770 riders and raised at least $78,000, both figures of which are new records, according to food bank officials. The final tally won’t be known for several days, said the Food Bank’s Nancy LaCorte. The tour’s …

More than 300 people showed up at The Imperia on Easton Avenue April 15 for food, wine, bourbon and cigars, and all for a good cause. The event was the second annual Franklin Township PBA Local 154 Wine & Spirits Tasting and, according to the event’s co-organizer, it was a success. “We’ve doubled the number of attendees” from last year, …

Friends and supporters of the Center for Great Expectations on Dellwood Lane gathered April 8 for the dedication of the expansion of its adolescent center. The Center provides housing and treatment programs for trauma, abuse, homelessness and addiction for adult and adolescent women and their children. The April 8 event was to dedicate a 3,500-square-foot addition to the Center’s adolescent unit …

The beer was flowing and the music was non-stop April 2 at the second annual “Going for the Green” fundraiser for the Franklin Food Bank. Held in a greenhouse on Suydam Farms on Skillmans Lane, the event drew more than 150 people, organizers said. Attendees were offered a selection of food – including brats, chicken wings and pretzels – and …

625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Body & Brain Yoga with Lucy Pagnetti – Monday, 10:30 a.m. (Body and Brain Yoga is a dynamic mind-body practice that combines stretching, flowing movement, deep breathing exercises and meditation in a simple and easy to learn format that focuses on the development of …