It's home and garden show time in Central Jersey

Now is the perfect time to begin planning that special spring home or garden project. Visit the 23rd Annual Garden State Home Show Feb. 10 to 12 at the Garden State Convention Center, just off Exit 10 of Interstate 287 in the Somerset section of Franklin.

Garden expert Rebecca Kolls leads roster of pros at Greater Richmond Home Show featuring the Maymont

Event to be held Thursday through Sunday at Greater Richmond Convention Center

Martin County Community Calendar, updated Feb. 7

Martin County Community Calendar

Home and garden calendar

Home Building & Remodeling Expo: Featuring a wide array of exhibits and demonstrations from local and national companies, the expo will be held at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. Hours are 2-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $4 for adults; children 17 and younger are free. Tours

January 31, 2012

Malcolm Brooks Malcolm Brooks, 57, of Grenada, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at Grace Health and Rehabilitation Center. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at National Funeral Home. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at National Funeral Home Chapel.