Community Bulletin Board

The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will host a book sale during regular library hours June 11-25.

Hardcover books, paperbacks, children’s books, audiocassettes and videocassettes will be available.

Paperbacks will sell for 50 cents each or three for $1, hardcovers for 75 cents and up, videocassettes for $1.

An “All-You-Can-Carry for $5” sale is set for the last two days of the event, June 24 and 25.

All sales are final. Proceeds will benefit the library and its programs.

For more information, call (732) 251-1515.

Temple men’s club

schedules golf outing

The Friends of the Men’s Club of Congregation Anshe Emeth, South River, will sponsor its annual golf outing on June 1 at Bunker Hill Golf Club, Griggstown section of Franklin. Registration is planned for 7-10 a.m. Tee-off times are set for 8-11 a.m. Cost is $95 and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information and to reserve, call Bob Scherzer at (732) 238-1190.

S.R. Seniors sets social,

meeting, trip to A.C.

South River Seniors will hold two upcoming gatherings at the Philo Masonic Hall, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River.

The group’s King and Queen Social will begin at 6 p.m. on June 2 with a buffet supper.

A regular meeting is set for 7 p.m. on June 16. Individuals age 55 and above are invited to attend. New members, singles and/or couples, are always welcome.

The group plans a June 7 trip to the Taj Mahal Casino, Atlantic City.

For more information on all events, call (732) 238-5678.

St. Vincent de Paul

Walk-a-thon planned

The annual St. Vincent de Paul Society Walk-a-thon is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. on June 4 at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick.

The event, which is open to all family members, will feature the walk, refreshments and raffle prizes. Three scenic routes, ranging from one-fourth of a mile to approximately three miles, have been mapped out.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay organization of volunteers dedicated to helping those in need, regardless of religious affiliation.

All proceeds from the walk will go directly to the needy within the community.

Sponsors forms are available at St. Bartholomew’s Church. For more information, call (732) 257-7722.

Cantors will perform

in June 5 temple concert

Temple B’nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick, will present “Cantors in Concert — Celebrating 350 Years of Jews in America,” with Cantor Faith Steinsnyder, Cantor David Perper and Cantor Andrew Edison, and featuring pianist Simona Frenkel, at 4 p.m. on June 5.

Tickets cost $18 per person. Seating is limited. To reserve, call (732) 251-4300, ext. 229, or mail checks to Temple B’nai Shalom Music Fund, Cantor Faith Steinsnyder, P.O. Box 957, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.

Jamesburg Elks to sponsor

June 18 trip to A.C.

Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will host a June 18 bus trip to Caesars Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City.

The bus will depart at noon from the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Return will be at approximately 10 p.m.

Cost is $27 per person, with a $15 return in coin. Sandwiches and refreshments will be offered on the bus. Seats are limited. For more information and to reserve, call Greg at (732) 521-2448.

Knights to celebrate at

June 4 Country Night

St. James Knights of Columbus Council No. 6336 will hold a Country Night from 8 p.m. to midnight on June 4 at the knights council home, 83 Lincoln Ave. Jamesburg.

The event will feature dinner, beer, wine and soda. A DJ will provide music and dance instruction. Tickets cost $20 per person. For more information and to reserve, call (732) 521-3366. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

Ladies auxiliary offers

June 5 bus trip to A.C.

The Spotswood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a June 5 bus trip to the Showboat Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City.

The bus will depart at 8:30 a.m. from the Main Street Firehouse. Participants should arrive at 8 a.m.

Cost is $25, with an $18 return in coin. Coffee and doughnuts will be served on the bus. For more information and tickets, call (732) 251-3460.

Ladies auxiliary to offer June 10 Shop Around

The Madison Park Volunteer Fire Company will present a Shop Around fund-raiser beginning at 7 p.m. on June 10 at the Madison Park Firehouse, Cheesequake Road, Old Bridge.

Vendors will include Avon, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Tupperware and more.

Admission is $3 per person.

For more information and tickets, call Kelly at (908) 930-1205.

St. Bart’s Drama Club to stage ‘Wizard of Oz’

The St. Bartholomew School Curtain Time Drama Club will present “The Wizard of Oz” at 7 p.m. on May 26 and 27 in the school auditorium, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The musical production will feature the talents of students in sixth-eighth grades. Fran Savio, the school’s music and drama director, will direct the play. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (732) 390-9691.

School district to offer June 7 parenting forum

The Milltown School District will present an education forum titled “Effective Parenting: Change Your Behavior, Change Your Child” from 7-8:30 p.m. on June 7 in the media center at Parkview School, Violet Terrace, Milltown. Guest speaker will be Dr. Michael C. Selbst, Ph.D., of Behavior Therapy Associates, Somerset section of Franklin. For more information, call (732) 828-4224.

Milltown recreation plans upcoming events

The Milltown Department of Recreation will offer a variety of upcoming events for both residents and nonresidents.

An excursion to American Girl Place, New York City, is planned for June 24. The bus will depart at 11 a.m. from Borough Hall, Washington Avenue. Lunch is set for 2:30 p.m. Show time is 4 p.m. Cost is $70 per person.

Registration is now going on for the Milltown Summer School-Age Child Care (SACC) program. A full-day summer schedule with a five-day or three-day option will be offered at two sites. The program includes indoor/outdoor play, swimming, snacks, arts and crafts, bus trips, lunch outings, special events and more.

A trip to see the 3 p.m. performance of “All Shook Up” at the Palace Theatre, New York City, is planned for Sept. 18. The show is inspired by and features the music of Elvis Presley. Cost is $103 per person; price includes round-trip bus transportation from Borough Hall. Theater seats are located in the center orchestra/front mezzanine.

Residents and nonresidents are welcome to participate in all programs and trips.

For more information and to register for all events, call Julie Petry at (732) 828-2100, ext. 141.

S.R. church will host anniversary tricky tray

Sts. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church will hold a Centennial Anniversary Tricky Tray beginning at 8 p.m. on June 10 in the church hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

The event will feature prizes ranging in value from $10-$100, money trees, theme baskets and a 50/50.

Admission is $6 in advance, $8 at the door. A table of 10 may be reserved with payment in full. Admission will include one sheet of “minor” prize tickets, coffee/tea and dessert. Additional food, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. Individuals under age 18 will not be admitted. Tickets are limited. Advance purchase is recommended.

For more information and to reserve, call Karen Berezniak at (732) 390-2990. For directions, log on to www.saintpeterandpaul.org.

Trips open to residents, nonresidents, all ages

The South River Office on Aging is sponsoring two upcoming trips for residents and nonresidents of all ages.

A seven-night cruise to Bermuda will depart on Sept. 4. Cabin rates begin at $699, plus port taxes.

A six-day new year’s trip to southern California will include a visit to the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, Calif. Cost is $1499, twin, including eight meals. Space is limited. For more information, call (732) 257-2340.

Donations sought for Jamesburg Tonkery Fest

The borough of Jamesburg is seeking donations for its fifth annual Tonkery Boulevard Street Festival set for noon to dusk on Aug. 13.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the youth of Jamesburg through the Jamesburg Recreation Department.

Checks should be made payable to Jamesburg Recreation.For more information, call (732) 521-2222.

Villagers to present ‘Oliver!’ June 3-26

Villagers Theatre, a nonprofit center for the performing and cultural arts, will offer its production of the musical “Oliver!” by Lionel Bart at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays, June 3-26, on the theater’s main stage, 415 DeMott Ave., Somerset section of Franklin.

Tickets cost $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and students.

For more information and tickets, call the box office at (732) 873-2710.

The program is made possible, in part, by funds from the New Jersey State Council of the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and administered by the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission through the State/County Partnership Local Arts Program.

Public invited to movie screenings at library

The South River Public Library, 55 Appleby Ave., will offer screenings of Walt Disney’s “The Love Bug” at 6:30 p.m. on June 6 and “Spanglish” at 6:30 p.m. on June 7.

Admission is free of charge. The public is welcome. Reservations are required.

Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

For more information and to reserve, call (732) 254-2488.

Wrestling stars to unite for Candido fund-raiser

Many former Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) stars will take part in an all-star tribute to fallen wrestler and New Jersey native Chris Candido beginning at 7:35 p.m. on June 4 at South River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451, Reid Street.

Wrestlers Axl Rotten, Chris Chetti, Big Vito, the Equalizer and Francine and the Sandman will be on hand. Profits from the event will go directly to Tammy (“Sunny”) Sytch and the Chris Candido Scholarship Fund.

Tickets cost $25 for reserved ringside, $20 for open ringside, and are available at Mr. Dee’s Hot Dogs, Ernston Road and Johnson Lane, Parlin section of Sayreville; TJ’s Pizza, Bordentown Avenue and Cheesequake Road, also Parlin; Minit Mart, Main Street (next to the post office), Sayreville; and Villaggio’s Pizza, Main Street, South River. To charge tickets, call (732) 888-1704.

La Leche League plans June 1 meeting

La Leche League of South River, a support group for expectant and nursing mothers in Middlesex and Monmouth counties, will hold its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. on June 1 at the South River Library, 55 Appleby Ave.

Topic will be “Realistic Expectations: A New Baby in Your Family.” Babies, new mothers and mothers-to-be are welcome.

The group shares information on parenting and mothering choices with mothers in South River, East Brunswick, Spotswood, Monroe, Jamesburg, Old Bridge, Sayreville, Matawan and Aberdeen.

For more information and directions to the library, call Susan at (732) 238-3811.

Exhibitors, sponsors sought for health expo

The East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce and Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick, invite local businesses to participate in the Wellness and Fitness Expo set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 4 at the mall.

The expo, which organizers hope to make an annual event, is designed to educate the public about healthy living. Shoppers will have the opportunity to obtain health- and fitness-related information from participating exhibitors and to receive giveaways and free health screenings from the Visiting Nurse Association of New Jersey. Heather O’Reilly, 2004 gold medalist with the U.S. Olympic Women’s Soccer Team, will make a special guest appearance. Gold, silver and bronze sponsors also are sought. To participate, call Brunswick Square at (732) 238-3601 or the East Brunswick Chamber of Commerce at (732) 257-3009.

Youngsters invited to Cub Scout recruitment

Cub Scout Pack No. 132, East Brunswick, will hold a Tiger Fun Day/Open Registration event, open to boys in first-fifth grades, from 4:30-7 p.m. on June 3 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.

The program will include crafts, activities and information about Cub Scouts.

For more information, call Tom at (732) 613-9890.

Walk-a-thon at EBHS will benefit St. Jude’s

A Miracle Mile Walk-a-thon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tenn., will begin at 10 a.m. on June 12 on the track at East Brunswick High School (EBHS), Cranbury Road. Registration is set for 9:30 a.m.

The event is coordinated by two EBHS sophomores, Katherine Hamaoui and Jacqueline Gerson.

Pledge forms may be picked up at the high school office, or participants may create their own list of sponsors. Monetary contributions may be given as flat donations or on a per-lap basis. Prizes will be awarded to individuals who raise the most money.

All proceeds will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

For more information on the hospital, log on to www.stjude.org.

Greenbriar to present Dom Irrera in concert

The Greenbriar at Whittingham adult community, Monroe, will present comedian Dom Irrera in concert at 8 p.m. on June 17 at the Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center, Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. The concert will feature mature material; admission is limited to adults only.

Irrera’s HBO program, “One Night Stand,” which earned a CableACE award as best stand-up comedy special, was followed by his HBO “Command Performance” special.

Opening act will be comedian Chris Rich, winner of the Ladies of Laughter at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.

Tickets cost $15 per person.

For more information and to reserve, call (609) 395-0404, ext. 220 or 221.

Woody Herman to be topic at jazz panel event

The Central Jersey Jazz Association (CJJA) will present a program titled “Woody Herman and the Thundering Herds” from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on June 1 in the North Brunswick municipal complex, 710 Hermann Road.

Guest speaker will be Bill O’Donnell, WBGO-FM Radio host and charter member of the CJJA.

Donation is $6. For more information and to reserve, call Irene at (732) 727-7791 or e-mail iclavering@netzero.com.

Blood drive planned for June 4 at Society Hill

The Blood Center of New Jersey will sponsor a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 4 in the Society Hill Clubhouse, 400 Thames Drive, Old Bridge.

A free continental breakfast with coffee, tea and juice will be served in the morning. Comparable refreshments and pizza will be available in the afternoon.

Donors must be at least 18 years old; 17-year-olds need parental permission. Participants must present a driver’s license or other photo identification and know their Social Security number. All donors will receive a free cholesterol test. Individuals may donate blood every 56 days.

Blood donations will be used for area hospitals.

For directions, call the clubhouse at (732) 679-5827. For information on donor qualifications or the donation process, call the Blood Center of New Jersey at (800) 652-5663.