College schedules open house for July 13

An open house for prospective Middlesex County College (MCC) students and their families will be held from 5-7 p.m. on July 13 in the MCC College Center, Edison.

High school students who are considering continuing their education at Middlesex, as well as individuals who are thinking about taking a course at the college, are invited to attend. Reservations are not required. Refreshments will be served.

Professors, advisers and administrators will conduct workshops and information sessions. Representatives from all academic areas and from Project Connections, the program for college-able students with specific learning disabilities, will be in attendance. Student ambassadors will conduct campus tours and discuss student concerns.

For more information, call the admissions office at (732) 906-4243 or log on to www.middlesexcc.edu.

Budgerigar, parakeet show July 15 in Monroe

The Tri-State Budgerigar Society will hold its 16th annual budgerigar/parakeet show July 15 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall, 83 E. Lincoln Ave., Monroe.

There will be divisions for champion, intermediate, novice, junior and pet. Bird entries close at 10 a.m., followed by judging. Vendors will be present. Admission is free and all are welcome.

The club holds its monthly meetings Sundays at 2 p.m. at various locations in central New Jersey. For information, call (732) 416-0796, e-mail TRISTATEBUDGIE@aol.com or visit www.tri-statebudgie.org.

'Movies in the Park'

in E.B. begins July 13

The Township of East Brunswick will hold its third annual "Movies in the Park," beginning July 13 with "Madagascar." The film is rated PG. "Wallace & Grommit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit," rated G, will be shown Aug. 1.

Both films are free, and the evening begins at 7:45 p.m. with clowns and cartoon characters to keep children occupied until show time at 8:45 p.m. Films are shown outdoors at the municipal pond across from East Brunswick Library, and attendees may bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free "glow" necklaces will be given to the children. The rain location is Churchill Junior High School, Norton Road.

For more information, call (732) 390-6797 or visit www.eastbrunswick.org.

Auditions for 'Gypsy' July 10, 11 in Monroe

The Mighty Oak Players will hold auditions for the musical "Gypsy" 7-9 p.m. July 10 and 11. Callbacks will be July 12 at 7 p.m., and performances Aug. 25-27.

Auditions will be held at the Philip P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts at Monroe Township High School, 1629 Perrineville Road. Needed are several children and teens ages 8-18.