Community Bulletin Board

Young people ages 8-17 are invited to take to the skies at the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Chapter No. 315 Young Eagles Flight Rally set to begin at 10 a.m. on June 11 at Old Bridge Airport, 182 Pension Road. Rain date is June 12.

Volunteer pilots will be on hand to explain how airplanes work and how to ensure that safety is the primary consideration before each flight.

Interested young people will be able to take an orientation flight at no charge. Following the free flight, participants will receive a certificate making them official Eagle Flight members. The youngsters’ names will then be entered into the “World’s Largest Logbook,” which is on permanent display at the EAA Air Adventure Museum, Oshkosh, Wis.

Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and close at 1 p.m. Flights will begin soon after registration opens. Hot dogs and soft drinks will be available at a nominal fee to cover costs, but all flights are free of charge and voluntary on the part of the pilots involved.

A registration form signed by a parent or guardian is required. In the event that a parent or guardian cannot be present at the event, forms will be available in advance.

Only individuals ages 8-17 may participate in the program. Parents and other visitors may be accommodated with a flight if time and available pilots permit.

For more information, a registration form or directions to the airport, call Bob Hartmaier at (732) 521-3069 or (732) 599-2099.

The rally is part of the EAA Aviation Education Foundation’s Young Eagles program designed to inform youth about general aviation and recreational flying.

The original goal was to provide 1 million young people with an airplane ride by the end of 2003, the 100th anniversary of powered flight and the 50th anniversary of the EAA. The goal was achieved, and the program was so successful that it is being continued.

Volunteer EAA members also conduct Young Eagles flights individually. Interested young people who are unable to attend the June 11 rally may log on to www.eaa.org or call Bob Hartmaier for more information.

Blood drive, hoops event to aid student

A blood drive on behalf of Frost School student Corey Muniz, 11, will be held from 2:30-7:30 p.m. on June 9 at Frost Elementary School, 65 Frost Ave., East Brunswick.

Corey, who was recently diagnosed with leukemia, is going through chemotherapy and will require blood transfusions.

The drive is coordinated by the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital blood program.

A “Help Corey Conquer Cancer” Basketball Jamboree will be held June 17 from 6 to 10 p.m. and June 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Churchill Junior High School, Norton Road. The tournament will feature eight teams of fifth- and sixth-graders playing in a round-robin format.

The event will also feature prizes , 50/50s, sports memorabilia, refreshments, a chance to win a 2005 Pontiac, and a dance performance by the First Position School of Dance.

All proceeds will help Corey’s family with medical expenses. For information about the jamboree, call Eric or Jill Veit at (732) 432-8442. Donations can be made to “Corey Conquering Cancer Fund,” 51 Canterbury Road, East Brunswick, 08816.

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 details, call (732) 257-2340.

Car wash to benefit youth group June 5

St. Paul’s Church, 62 S. Main St., Milltown, will hold a car wash June 5 from 1-5 p.m. at Milltown Borough Hall, Washington Avenue. Proceeds will benefit the church’s youth group mission trip.

For more information, call Dawn at (732) 492-9976.

Widows and Widowers schedules June 12 social

The Widows and Widowers (WOWs) Chapter of Middlesex County West will hold a social beginning at 7 p.m. on June 12 at the Belarussian American Center, Whitehead Avenue, South River.

The June date is a departure from the group’s regular schedule — socials are usually held on the first Sunday of every month.

Participants will listen to the music of Ed Goldberg. Admission is $8. Coffee and cake will be served. All are welcome.

The group’s business meeting is planned for 7:30 p.m. on June 13 at the Belarussian-American Center. The event is open to all members and to individuals who are interested in joining.

For more information, call (732) 238-5678 or (732) 521-0732.

Volunteers sought as reading, math partners

Adult volunteers are sought for the Reading Partners and Math Partners summer enrichment programs at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza.

Volunteers will be paired with a school-age youngster to help the student practice his or her reading and/or math skills in a relaxed atmosphere during the summer vacation.

Partners will meet together once a week at the library during July and August.

Volunteer applications are available at the library. An orientation session for volunteers is planned.

For more information, call the library at (732) 521-5000.

Senior Chai schedules luncheon, planting demo

The next meeting of Senior Chai, a program of Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Southern Middlesex County, will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. on June 8 at the Jewish Congregation of Concordia, 20 Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe.

The event will feature a kosher luncheon and a planting demonstration. Meeting participants will take home their own potted plant.

Donation is $8, in advance. Reservations are required.

Senior Chai is designed for active senior adults who are widowed, single or caregivers of a spouse.

For more information and to reserve, call Jennifer at (609) 395-7979, Tuesdays-Thursdays.

Holocaust observance scheduled for June 5

The Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee will hold its annual Yom Hashoa commemorative program at 1:30 p.m. on June 5 at Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road.

This year’s theme will be “Sixty Years After the Liberation of the Death Camps.” To mark the anniversary, six survivors, each representing 1 million silenced Jews, will share their experiences. In addition, there will be dramatic readings, interpretive dancing and music of the Holocaust.

A memorial candle-lighting ceremony will take place from 1-1:30 p.m., prior to the program.

Admission is free of charge. The public is welcome. For more information, call Jay Ellis Brown at (732) 251-6498.

Youth program on trips to Israel, dinner slated

Congregation Anshe Emeth, 88 Main St., South River, will hold an “Erev Shavuot Dinner” June 12 at 6:30 p.m.

The cost is $18 per adult or $36 per family, and reservations are due by June 8. The dinner will be catered by Jerusalem Pizza, Elizabeth, and will be followed by Tikkun Lail Shavuot. For more information, call Lisa at (732) 257-4190.

“Trips to Israel: A Youthful Perspective” will be presented June 12 at 9:45 a.m., with reservations due by June 7. High school seniors Yamit Benamu, Emily Feldman and Michele Greenspan will discuss teen tours and summers spent in Israel, and college students Marc Cantora and Brad Seader will discuss a January tour of Israel with Birthright. A light breakfast will also be served.

Call Lynette at (732) 254-4966.

Church to hold bingo, flea market during June

Immaculate Conception Rosary Altar Society, Spotswood, will sponsor bingo June 4 at noon at Immaculate Conception School, Manalapan Road. Doors will open at 11 a.m.

Vendors are also being sought for the Altar Society’s indoor/outdoor flea market to be held June 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school. The fee is $20, which includes table; or $15 for an outdoor space (vendors must bring their own tables).

For more information, call Bonnie, (732) 251-2468, or Jay (609) 409-0199.

Rotary’s dedication

of peace pole June 15

The Rotary Club of South River-East Brunswick will hold a dedication ceremony June 15 at 11 a.m. to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rotary International.

A peace pole with the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in 12 languages will be installed near the gazebo at the East Brunswick Township Municipal Complex (near the memorials). Mayor William P. Neary will be present for the dedication.

Artists guild to meet

June 10 at E.B. library

The Suburban Artists Guild will meet June 10 at 2 p.m. at the East Brunswick Library, 1 Jean Walling Civic Center. Watercolorist Beverly Golembeski will give a demonstration.

Golembeski has been a professional artist for 22 years and has won many state and national awards. Her memberships include the New Jersey Watercolor Society and Who’s Who in American Art.

Scout’s recruiting night,

ice cream social June 10

Cub Scout Pack No. 223, East Brunswick, will host a recruiting night and ice cream social June 10 from 7-8 p.m. at the all purpose room, 14 Innes St., East Brunswick. The free events are for all boys who will enter first grade in September and are interested in Cub Scouts. Pack meetings are held monthly.

For more information, call Jim at (732) 821-4538.

Auditions for theater’s

‘Sly Fox’ June 14, 16

The Villagers Theatre, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset, will hold auditions for “Sly Fox” June 14 and 16 at 7:30 p.m.

“Sly Fox” is a comedy by Larry Gelbart about a scheming miser, Foxwell J. Sly. Readings will be from the script, and sides will be provided. A picture and résumé are welcome but not required. Rehearsals will begin in July, and performances will be Sept. 9-25. The cast will consist of a total of 18-20 individuals.

‘The Butler Did It’

on tap at Playhouse 22

Playhouse 22, 210 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick, will present its production of “The Butler Did It,” a spoof of British mystery plays, at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays, June 4-26.

Tickets cost $20 for adults, $16 for seniors and students.

For more information and to reserve, call (732) 254-3939.

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.

Bobby Rydell to appear

on June 18 in Monroe

Concordia Homeowners will present singer Bobby Rydell in concert beginning at 8:30 p.m. on June 18 at the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road.

Tickets cost $22 per person.

For more information and to reserve, call (609) 655-4664.

Donors needed to avert summer blood shortages

The Blood Center of New Jersey is asking people to donate blood in June to build up an inventory that often decreases at the beginning of summer.

The center will conduct the following upcoming community blood drives:

• June 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Society Hill Townhouse Clubhouse, 400 Thames Drive, Old Bridge;

• June 5, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Immaculate Conception Church, 75 Manalapan Road, Spotswood;

• June 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Masonic Philo Lodge, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River;

• June 12, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — St. Cecilia Church, 10 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick.

Donors must be at least 17 years of age; there is no upper age limit. Donors should know their Social Security number and bring a signed or picture form of identification.

For more information or to sponsor a blood drive, call (800) 652-5663, ext. 140. To sign up to donate, call (800) BLOOD NJ.

Deadline June 13 for art contest submissions

The Middlesex County Department on Aging is accepting entries from residents age 60 and older for its senior citizen art contest, with registration deadline June 13. Each artist may submit one original work, and professional and nonprofessional works will be judged in the categories of acrylic, digital imagery, craft, drawing, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, print, sculpture and watercolor. Works will be displayed July 20-Aug. 12 at the East Brunswick Senior Center, 3 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive. For more information, call Andrea Boulton at the Department on Aging at (732) 745-4305.

Church to hold June 4 craft show, food sale

The First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy Craft Show and Food Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 4 in the church basement, 150 N. Broadway, South Amboy. For more information, call (732) 727-2354.