Community Bulletin Board

The Milltown Department of Recreation will offer three upcoming events. All trips are open to residents and nonresidents.

A trip to see the 7 p.m. Harlem Globetrotters game at Madison Square Garden, New York City, is set for Feb. 17. Cost is $45 per ticket, including bus transportation.

The rec office is offering a bus trip to the 7:30 p.m. March 3 New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls basketball game at Madison Square Garden, New York City. Cost is $69 per ticket and includes bus transportation.

Tickets are available for the 4 p.m. March 19 performance of “Willy Wonka” at the State Theatre, New Brunswick. Cost is $25 per ticket.

For more information on all events and to reserve, call (732) 828-2100, ext. 141.

Parents invited to

problem-solving events

The East Brunswick Public Schools Student Assistance Program will present problem-solving workshops for parents beginning at 7 p.m. on four upcoming Wednesdays in the cafetorium at Churchill Junior High School, Norton Lane. Refreshments will be served. Childcare will be available.

The schedule is as follows:

• Feb. 8 — “Internet Safety: Do You Know What Is Happening Online?” featuring Timothy Nestor, supervisory special agent, Cybercrime Squad, FBI;

• Feb. 15 — “Self-Esteem and Substance Abuse: Keeping Our Children Healthy,” with Kurt Kubinsky, director of adolescent services, Extra Care Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center;

• Feb. 22 — “Helping Children Deal With Grief: A Discussion for Parents,” presented by Amy Jacobs, coordinator, Middlesex County Traumatic Loss Coalition;

• March 1 — “Roundtable Discussion: You Have the Questions, We Have the Answers,” featuring a panel of elementary and secondary school student-assistance specialists; an open discussion on topics such as test-anxiety, discipline, student skills, peer relations, etc.

Band parents offering

tickets to Devils game

The Sayreville War Memorial High School Band Parents Association is selling discounted tickets to the New Jersey Devils vs. Tampa Bay Lightning hockey game set for Feb. 7 at the Continental Airlines Arena, East Rutherford.

Cost is $30 (box office price: $52) for second-level seating. A limited number of tickets are available. Proceeds will benefit the marching band.

For more information and tickets, call Steve at (732) 721-7296.

OLV Columbiettes

to honor past president

Our Lady of Victory (OLV) Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 Columbiettes will honor most recent Past President Gail Olszewski at a dinner-dance beginning at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the Knights of Columbus Victorian Hall, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The event will feature a cocktail hour, dinner, open bar and dancing to music of the ’50s and ’60s with DJ Gary “Motown” Morton. Tickets cost $20 per person. For more information and to reserve, call Maryann at (732) 721-4563. Reservation deadline is Feb. 11.

Country Breakfast

on tap at Masonic lodge

Milltown Masonic Lodge No. 294, 30 N. Main St. (upstairs from the Bergens Mills Cafe), will host its 22nd annual All-You-Can-Eat Country Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 12. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children under age 12. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, call (732) 605-1477.

Monroe to host Garden State Symphonic Band

The Monroe Township Patrons of the Arts will present the Garden State Symphonic Band in concert at 2 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. Snow date is March 5.

The band is a fully professional musical ensemble modeled after the Sousa Band of the early 20th century. Its primary goal is to maintain the American tradition of professional concert bands as a viable artistic medium aimed at presenting uplifting performances that are entertaining to the general public.

Although its name has changed several times over the years, the Garden State Symphonic Band traces its history back to 1907 when it first emerged as the Goodwill Fife and Drum Corps. In 1967 the group adopted the name under which it operates today.

Concert tickets, which are $12 per person for the general public, $10 for patrons, free of charge for students, are available in advance at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 1 Municipal Plaza, at the Monroe Township Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road, and at the box office prior to the performance.

The program has been made possible in part by the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

For more information, call (732)

521-4400, ext. 134 or log on to www.MonroeTownshipCulturalArts.com.

Organizations sought for Community Day

The township of East Brunswick Division of Recreation and Community Services will sponsor the 17th annual East Brunswick Community Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 5 at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick.

Community-based, nonprofit volunteer groups are invited to participate in the free event. Exhibitors will display materials, recruit members, distribute literature and demonstrate their talents.

Reserved exhibit space is free to the first 58 groups to respond.

The event will feature a continuous showcase of community talent and entertainment on the mall stage from noon to 3:30 p.m. For more information, to reserve space or to volunteer for the talent showcase, call (732) 390-6797 or e-mail recreation@eastbrunswick.org.

Kindergarten signups set for Monroe Schools

Monroe Township Public Schools will hold kindergarten registration on March 1 and 2, 7 and 8. Parents should bring their child’s original birth certificate, proof of complete immunizations and proof of residency.

Registration for Barclay Brook area residents will be held on March 1 and 2 at Barclay Brook School, 358 Buckelew Ave. Individuals whose last names begin with the letters A-G will register from 9:15-11:45 a.m. on March 1; last names H-M will sign up from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the same day. Those whose last names begin with the letters N-R will enroll from 9:15-11:45 a.m. on March 2; letters S-Z, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on the same day. For more information, call (732) 521-1000. Kindergarten registration for Mill Lake area residents will take place on March 7 and 8 at Mill Lake School, 115 Monmouth Road. Individuals whose last names begin with the letters A-G will register from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on March 7; last names H-M, from 1-2:45 p.m. on the same day. Those whose last names begin with the letters N-R will enroll from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on March 8; letters S-Z, from 1-2:45 p.m. on the same day. For more information, call (732) 251-5336.

Knights, Columbiettes to hold Mardi Gras gala

St. Bartholomew Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes, East Brunswick, will sponsor a Mardi Gras Party from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on Feb. 18 in the parish hall, Ryders Lane, East Brunswick.

The event will feature music and dancing, an all-you-can-eat dinner, beer, wine and soda.

Tickets cost $25 per person. Attire will be casual.

For more information and advance ticket sales, call Joanne at (732) 583-3595 or Joe at (732) 742-9767.

‘42nd Street’ auditions on tap in Old Bridge

Auditions for the upcoming GB Productions presentation of “42nd Street” will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Feb. 13 and 14 at St. Thomas the Apostle School auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge.

Individuals ages 13 and above are invited. Participants should bring sheet music and be prepared to sing and dance.

Show dates are May 11, 13, 18 and 20.

For more information, call (732) 613-0049.

Metabolism, nutrition to be topics at lecture

The Wellness Education Center, East Brunswick, will sponsor a free health lecture titled “The Scientific Breakthrough for Balanced Nutrition and Health” at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Presenter will be Michael Rothman, M.D. Topics will include defining an individual’s metabolic needs, metabolic testing, proper nutrition, taking the proper supplements, feeling re-energized, losing weight and maximizing health. Call (732) 238-2944.

Dancing to the oldies on tap in Old Bridge

Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815 will host an Oldies Dance beginning at 8 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the council home, 40 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature dancing to the music of the ’50s and ’60s. Dances are held on the third Friday of every month. Admission is $8 per person. Call Tony at (732) 251-0970.

Valentine’s Dance next up at music center

A Valentine’s Dance featuring Big Band music by the Imperial Dance Band will be held from 7:30-11 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. The event will feature dancing, light dining and refreshments.

Cost is $17 per person in advance, $20 at the door. For more information and to reserve, call (732) 254-5862.

Patrons invited to enter

Library Lovers contest

February is Library Lovers Month at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St.

Patrons are invited to visit the library, write down why they love the library, enter a free drawing to win a gift basket of books and goodies and receive a complimentary candy.

All entries will be posted at the library. The event is open to Spotswood Library cardholders only. The gift-basket drawing is planned for Feb. 14. For more information, call (732) 251-1515.

Family Movie Night

on tap at Monroe temple

The Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center Parents Association will sponsor a Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the temple, 11 Cornell Ave., between Monmouth Road and Route 613.

Children are invited to bring a pillow and come dressed in pajamas. Popcorn and refreshments will be served.

Cost is $2 per person. Reservation deadline is Feb. 6.

For more information and to reserve, call (732) 251-1119.

S.R. Antique Bottle Show, Sale

The New Jersey Antique Bottle Club will hold an Antique Bottle Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 5 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 88 Jackson St., South River.

The event will feature more than 75 vendors offering a variety of bottles and glassware dating from the 1700s to the 1900s.

Admission is $3. For more information, call (732) 238-3238.

Asset-building program for youngsters

The Monroe Municipal Alliance Committee will present “Count-on-Me Kids,” a six-week developmental asset-building program for first- and second-graders, set for 4:15-5 p.m. on Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7 and 14 at the Monroe Township Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road.

The free program will focus on raising children’s self-concept, communications skills and responsibility level.

Topics also will include choices and consequences, empathy, self-control and integrity. Call (732) 723-5000.

Alzheimer’s support group slates meeting

The Alzheimer’s Disease Support Network of Middlesex County will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 9 in the Piscataway Senior Center, Hoes Lane.

For more information, call Mildred Potenza at (732) 235-8400.

Tickets available for Alzheimer’s benefit

A semiformal dinner-dance to benefit Alzheimer’s disease research is planned for 7 p.m. on March 3 at the East Brunswick Chateau, Cranbury Road. The event will be hosted by Danielle Micale of Milltown, who was named Mrs. Middlesex County 2006.

Cost is $80 per person. A cash bar will be provided throughout the evening. Seating is limited. Net proceeds will support the Alzheimer’s Association.

Nonrefundable tickets, which must be purchased by Feb. 10, may be paid for by cash or check made payable to The Alzheimer’s Disease Benefit and are available at Hanna’s Florist of Milltown or by calling Danielle Micale at (732) 828-7327.

Widows and Widowers plans Valentine’s social

The Widows and Widowers (WOWs) Chapter of Middlesex County West will hold a Valentine’s Day social from 7-10:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the Belarussian-American Center, Whitehead Avenue, South River. Music will be by Joey Sudyka. Coffee and cake will be served.

The group’s business meeting is planned for 7 p.m. on Feb. 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.

Mother’s Club seeks members

The next meeting of the Monroe Township Mother’s Club will be held at 7:15 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the Monroe Township Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road. New members are welcome to attend, support their community and make friends. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, call Nicole at (732) 521-9026, or e-mail mtmcnj@aol.com.

Sounds of Broadway will be heard in South River

The Imperial Band will present a concert featuring Broadway tunes at 2 p.m. on Feb. 5 at the Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. The band offers monthly concerts at the music center.

Lunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m.

For more information, call (732) 238-0310.

Columbiettes to host Feb. 18 Wine Tasting

The Immaculate Conception Columbiettes of Spotswood Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907 and Snowhill Liquors, Spotswood, will sponsor a Wine Tasting fundraiser at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent Avenue, Spotswood.

Donation is $15 at the door and includes wine, cheese, crackers, fruit and coffee.

For more information, call Nadine at (732) 251-2674.

E.B. church schedules rummage sale for Feb. 3

Aldersgate United Methodist Church will host a Church Indoor Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 3 in the white house next to the church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Snow date is Feb. 4.

Parking will be available in the church parking lot.

For more information, call (732) 254-7361.

Altar rosary society will host Mardi Gras

St. Mary’s Altar Rosary Society, South River, will sponsor a Mardi Gras event beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 88 Jackson St., South River.

Admission is $20 per person and includes a beverage and dancing. Homemade foods and desserts will be available for purchase.

For more information and to

purchase tickets, call Charlotte at (732) 254-5737.

Midwinter Dance next up at legion post

American Legion Unit No. 401 Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Midwinter Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight on Feb. 11 at the legion post home, Major Road, South Brunswick. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres and music by Soundz Good Entertainment. Cost is $10 per person in advance, $12 per person at the door.

For tickets and more information, call Laura or Brandie at (732) 329-9861.

S.R. school seeking vendors for garage sale

Vendors are sought for the Corpus Christi School Garage Sale set for Feb. 11 in the school cafeteria, 80 David St., South River.

The kitchen will sell hot items for lunch. There also will be a bake sale and a 50/50 raffle drawing.

Rental cost is $15 per table. All proceeds will benefit the school.

To reserve a table or to purchase 50/50 tickets, call Sharon Feniello at (732) 254-0655. Reservation deadline is Feb. 6.

HSA seeking crafters, vendors for spring show

Crafters and vendors are sought for the St. Thomas the Apostle HSA Spring Craft and More Show set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 11 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge.

Rental tables are available at a cost of $15 or $30. For more information and to reserve, call (732) 866-0482.