Community Bulletin Board

The East Brunswick Police Department (EBPD) is accepting applications for its second annual Youth Police Academy to be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 25-29, at Churchill Junior High School, Norton Road.

The academy is open to youngsters in sixth, seventh or eighth grades. Applications are available at police headquarters.

The weeklong academy will feature field trips to the New Jersey State Police Museum, the police training facility and other locations within East Brunswick.

The program can accommodate 40 students; spots will be filled on a first-come basis for youngsters who have not previously attended. If openings remain when registration ends, spots will be available to repeat students. Applications must be received by

June 15.

A $60 fee will cover the cost of academy uniforms and graduation. The youngster/cadet will be required to wear the department-issued uniform each day. A formal graduation ceremony is set for 7 p.m. on June 29 at Churchill School.

For more information, call Patrolman Michael Knoll at (732) 390-6938 or Patrolman Frank LoSacco at (732) 390-6958.

Level Club yard sale

on tap for May 5

The Level Club of South River will hold its semiannual yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 5 in the grove area of the Masonic Temple, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. Rain date is May 6. For more information, call Robert at (732) 390-5732.

Free event at Zimmerli Art Museum May 6

Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick, will present a family event May 6 from 12:30-4:30 p.m.

The free event will feature caricatures, scavenger hunts of the museum's collections with prizes, a children's craft workshop, face painters and gallery tours. There will also be a performance by The Divine in Motion: The Dancers of Isadora Duncan, "Uncle John's Traveling Musical Puppet Show," and storytelling with Ellen Musikant of the New Jersey Storytelling Network. Ice cream is available while supplies last.

For more information, call (732) 932-7237 ext. 615, or visit the Web site at www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu.

Unitarian Society

festival, sale May 12

The Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick, will hold a spring festival and rummage sale May 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature household items, small furniture, glassware, plants, books, clothing, toys, baked goods, hot dogs and veggie dogs. For more information, call (732) 246-3113 or visit www.unitariansociety.org.

Open House slated

for May 20 at OLL

Our Lady of Lourdes School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will host an Open House on May 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. School tours will be offered and registration packets for students in prekindergarten-eighth grade will be available.

Our Lady of Lourdes offers full-day or half-day Pre-K for children age 4, half-day Pre-K for children age 3, full-day kindergarten through grade eight, and an after care program. For more information, contact the school office at (732) 828-1951 or visit www.ololschoolnj.org.

Wrestling fundraiser

in South River May 11

National Wrestling Superstars (NWS) will present a fundraiser May 11 at 7:45 p.m. at South River Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 31 Reid St. Proceeds will benefit the Disabled Firefighters Fund and Sayreville Knights of Columbus Columbian Squires.

The event will be highlighted by Kip James, The Taskmaster Kevin Sullivan, Dastardly Danny Doring, and Slyck Wagner Brown. It will also feature a Crazy 8 Tournament. Tickets are $17 for children and seniors and $19 for all others.

For tickets or ticket locations, call NWS at (732) 888-1704. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.doubleplaytixx.com.

Bereaved parents group

will meet on May 6

The Central Jersey Chapter of the Compassionate Friends will hold its monthly meeting May 6 from 1:45-4:30 p.m. A support group for bereaved parents, the Compassionate Friends meets at St. Peter's Episcopal Church hall at 505 Main St., Spotswood.

For more information, call (732) 690-6673 or e-mail susan32877@optonline.net.

Townwide yard sale scheduled for May 19

Jamesburg residents will sell their "treasures" during the annual Jamesburg Spring Townwide Yard Sale scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 19. The event, which will take place rain or shine, is sponsored by the borough of Jamesburg and the Jamesburg Civic Association.

Residents may sell in their own yards or rent table space at Buckelew Park. Nonresidents also may rent space in the park. Rental cost is $10 per table. Proceeds will benefit the Jamesburg Historical Association.

Registered home addresses will be listed on a yard-sale flier/map that will be available on line at www.jamesburg.info and www.jamesburghistory.com beginning May 17. Printed copies of the list also will be distributed to Jamesburg businesses.

Registration forms are available at Jamesburg Borough Hall, from various Jamesburg merchants, and at www.jamesburg.info or www.jamesburghistory.com. Forms must be received by 5 p.m. on May 15 to ensure a listing on the map. Forms for Buckelew Park rental space must be received by 5 p.m. on May 18.

Applications may be mailed to or dropped off at Gray Rock Supply, 64 W. Railroad Ave., Jamesburg, NJ 08831. Buckelew Park rental forms must be accompanied by a check made payable to the Jamesburg Historical Association.

Columnist Mike Straka at Monroe Library May 9

The Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, will welcome FOXNews columnist Mike Straka May 9 at 7 p.m. as part of its "Hot Topics Author Series."

Straka will lead a discussion on topics from his new book, "Celebrities Are Ruining Our Country ... and Other Reasons Why We're All in Trouble."

The event is free of charge, and tickets are available at the circulation desk.

Books are also available for purchase and personalization at the event, with partial proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Monroe Library. Light refreshments will be served.

'Mafia Murder' event scheduled for May 5

The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will present a "Mafia Murder" mystery-dinner fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. on May 5 at Garden Friends Early Learning Center, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville.

Cost is $40 per person and includes the show, dinner and soft drinks. Seating is limited; advance-ticket purchase is encouraged.

For more information, call (732) 721-2620.

Concert 'Days of Wine and Roses' May 6

The Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River, will present the concert, "The Days of Wine and Roses" May 6 from 2-4 p.m., with lunch served from noon to 2 p.m. For information, call (732) 238-0310 or visit www.theimperialmusiccenter.com.

Flea market to benefit church youth group

The Simpson United Methodist Church Youth Group Outdoor Flea Market will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 5 at the church, Route 516 and Owens Road, Old Bridge. Rain date is May 12.

For more information, call (908) 705-3315 or (732) 679-7499.

Alborada to perform 'The Feast of Sarah'

Monmouth University will present the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre in "The Feast of Sarah: A Gypsy Festival" at 8 p.m. on May 5 at the university's Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch.

The cross-cultural performance will feature the entire Alborada company, the Daughters of Sofia Tribal Dance Company, Kalman Maygar Hungarian Dance Ensemble and the Gorcsi Brothers Band. Alborada principal dancer Ricardo Santiago and resident guest artist Peter Suarez will create a gypsy duel.

A re-creation of the oldest religious festival in Saint Maries de la Mer, Camargue, France, to which gypsies made their annual pilgrimage, the production will depict extended families of Spanish, Hungarian and Balkan origin meeting and celebrating with dance and music around a caravan and campfire.

There will be gypsy spiritual dances and music and dances from the Balkans. Spanish gypsies will use tambourines and "zills" (Arabic finger instruments) to highlight their Arabic background, and Spanish and Hungarian gypsy cultures will be joined in a fusion dance.

Funding for the production is provided in part by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and the American Music Center Live Music for Dance of New York.

Tickets cost $25 each, $23 for seniors, $12 for children.

For more information, to reserve and for discounts for groups and subscriptions, call the box office at (732) 263-6889 or log on to www.monmouth.edu/arts.

The mission of the nonprofit Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre (Eva Lucena, executive and artistic director) is the cultivation and preservation of dances and music from Spain.

For more information on the company, call Eva Lucena at (732) 255-4071 or e-mail alboradadance@aol.com.

Cheesequake Park slates variety of programs

Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge, will hold an event titled "Mysterious Migration" for children ages 8 and older May 6 at 1 p.m. and consist of a one-hour hike. "Birding Basics" for ages 14 and older will be held May 13 at 1 p.m. Topics include field identification, equipment, and areas for bird viewing.

A wildflower walk will take place May 20 at 1 p.m. and feature information about the park's wildflowers and how to identify the flowers. An osprey walk and talk for children ages 8 and older will be held May 27 at 1 p.m. The walk will begin at the Spring Hill parking lot. The fee will be the park entrance fee.

All of the activities will begin at the park's interpretive center. For more information, call (732) 566-3208.

Dance to the oldies at O.B. Knights hall

A Spring Rock 'N' Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. on May 18 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge.

The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the sounds of the '50s and '60s. Admission is $9 per person and includes coffee, tea, soda and dessert. Singles are welcome.

For more information, call Tony at (732) 251-0970.

Boy Scouts to offer free car wash May 5

Boy Scout Troop 132, East Brunswick, will hold a free car wash on May 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road.

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

Triple H to present 'High School Musical'

Triple H Productions of Sayreville will stage "Disney's High School Musical" at 8 p.m. on May 5 and 6 at St. Stanislaus Kostka School, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville.

Tickets cost $12 for students, $14 for adults, and are available in advance or at the door.

For more information and to reserve, log on to www.triplehproductions.com.

Corpus Christi Church carnival opens May 9

Corpus Christi Church, South River, will hold its annual carnival May 9-11 at 5 p.m., and May 12 at 4 p.m. at the school grounds on Morningside and Kamm Avenues. The event will feature 50/50s, a super 50/50, a basket wheel with prizes, rides, games and various foods. Wednesday night is bracelet night and attendees pay one price to go on rides.

For discount ride tickets or more information, call (732) 254-1800.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

at library May 6

Jamesburg Public Library will host a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta May 6 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Hector Morales and his band will perform. There will also be dancing, children's games, and food prepared by Maria's Restaurant, and friends. All are welcome.

Villagers' 'Hospitality Suite' to open May 11

The Black Box Series at nonprofit Villagers Theatre, 415 Demott Lane, Somerset, will present "Hospitality Suite" May 11-26. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with a matinee May 20 at 2 p.m. The drama is produced by Jessica Pfeiffer, Old Bridge, and the stage manager is Francine Mondi, North Brunswick. The drama concerns two salesmen and a youngster from the research department gathered at a hotel's hospitality suite to host a delegates' party in order to reel in one big fish. There are conflicting notions of salesmanship, honesty, religion and love. Tickets are $12, and reservations are required. For reservations, call the box office at (732) 873-2710 or visit www.villagerstheatre.com/buytickets.html.

'Cohan Show' coming to Marasco theater June 2

The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will present "The George M. Cohan Show," a one-man portrayal of the famous song and dance man, at the Richard P. Marasco Theatre for the Performing Arts, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe, at 7 p.m. June 2. Cohan, considered the "father of the American musical comedy," was an entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer, director and producer in the early 20th century. General admission is $10; $8 for patrons; free for students. Tickets are available in advance at the Monroe Township Senior Center, One Municipal Plaza, and the Monroe Township Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road.

'Godspell' opens May 10 at St. Thomas School

GB Productions will present "Godspell" May 10, 12, 17 and 19 at 8 p.m. at the auditorium at St. Thomas School, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Tickets are $15, and $12 for seniors, students and children. Group rates are available. Call (732) 238-4028.

Studio set to sponsor

'Mother's Day Madness'

Creations Hair Design Studio, 469 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will celebrate its one-year anniversary May 6 by offering free services. During "Mother's Day Madness," which will run from 1 to 5 p.m., the salon will offer free hair consultations and free eyebrow makeovers.

Patrons will have a chance to win a complete hair makeover, including custom hair color, designer haircut and style, valued at $120. For more information, call (732) 238-4488.

Benefit game to feature

policemen vs. firemen

A Guns and Hoses Charity Softball Game to benefit Mikayla Helmold, an 8-year-old East Brunswick youngster who is suffering with Ewings sarcoma, is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 19 at Bicentennial Park, Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick.

The event will feature members of East Brunswick Policemen's Benevolent Association (PBA) No. 145 and Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) playing against members of the East Brunswick fire companies and rescue squad. All proceeds will go to Mikayla. There will be a 50/50 cash raffle and numerous prizes including an LCD television.

To make a donation, call Patrolman Jim Angermeier or Sean Taulane at (732) 390-6969.

For more information on the benefit game, log on to www.PBA145.com.

Fathers Club to hold

card game fundraiser

The Immaculate Conception Fathers Club of Spotswood will sponsor a Texas Hold'em Tournament May 19 in the auditorium at Immaculate Conception School, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the tournament runs from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.

The event will feature licensed dealers and casino poker tables. Cost is $125 for "buy-ins," with "re-buys" at $50 during the first hour. Satellite games will be held. Payouts will be in the form of gift cards. Registration includes sandwiches, salads, beverages and dessert. Proceeds will be used for school technology improvements.

For more information and to reserve, call (732) 626-0494.

Events at Friday's

to benefit OLOL School

Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will host Proceeds Night fundraisers from 5-9 p.m. on May 10 and 24 at T.G.I. Friday's, Route 1 south, North Brunswick.

The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each school supporter's check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present an event flier for the donation to count. For fliers or more information, call the school office at (732) 828-1951 or log on to www.ololschoolnj.org.

Golf outing will benefit

Lions' charitable causes

The East Brunswick Lions Club and the East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce invite the public to participate in their 11th annual golf outing on May 30 at Bunker Hill Golf Club, Griggstown section of Franklin. The entry fee is $105 and includes green fees, cart fees, refreshments, lunch, beverages, dinner, awards, prizes, and a complimentary weekday round of golf at Bunker Hill. This year will include a hole in one prize on every par three, including a 2007 Chevrolet Impala, sponsored by Laffin Chevrolet of South River.

The entry deadline is May 15. Sponsors are sought. For more information, call Fred Tomchuk at (732) 257-7425 or Howard Adams at (732) 548-3092 or (732) 991-3777.

Jamesburg Child Care

to offer summer camp

The Jamesburg Child Care Program will offer a summer camp with extended childcare for youngsters ages 4-13 from June 25-Aug. 17 at John F. Kennedy School, Front Street, Jamesburg. The program is sponsored by the Jamesburg Board of Education.

Children may be dropped off as early as 7 a.m. and picked up as late as 6 p.m. The program features arts and crafts, games, sports, contests, computers, music and trips. Residency is not a requirement. For rates or information, call (732) 521-0244, e-mail jcc@jamesburg.org, or log on to www.jamesburg.org/childcare.html.

'Shabbat Across America' May 4

Congregation Etz Chaim, Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave., will host "Shabbat Across America" May 4 at 6:30 p.m., followed by a kosher dinner. The event open to both Jewish and non-Jewish individuals was conceived by the National Jewish Outreach Program, and approximately 750 synagogues nationwide will take part. The Etz Chaim event will be led by Rabbi Benjamin Levy, and is designed to renew interest in the fourth of the Ten Commandments, observing a weekly day of rest or shabbat. Cost is $18, $9 for children age 7-12, and free for children younger than age 7. For reservations, call the temple at (732) 251-1119.

OLL raffle winner

will take home car

Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL) School, Milltown, will raffle off a new 2007 Saturn Vue in its Lucky 7s Car Raffle.

Chances cost $7 each. The winning ticket will be drawn after the 7 p.m. Mass on May 7 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call Our Lady of Lourdes School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., (732) 828-1951; Our Lady of Lourdes Rectory, 233 North Main St., Milltown, Mondays-Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., (732) 828-0011; or Anne Martin, (732) 828-3603.

Alzheimer's support

group slates meeting

The Alzheimer's Disease Support Network of Middlesex County will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. on May 10 at the Piscataway Senior Center, Hoes Lane.

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

Tricky Tray to raise

funds for senior class

The South River High School Senior Class will sponsor a Tricky Tray beginning on May 11 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 88 Jackson St., South River. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the first drawing will be at 7:30 p.m. Admission $5 per person. Refreshments will be available.

The Suburban Artist Guild will hold its next meeting May 11 at 2 p.m. at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Board members will meet at 1 p.m.

Guest will be Dolores Ziegler, a signature member of the American Watercolor Society (AWS). Ziegler's art was chosen for the AWS traveling show in 2005, and her work has been published in Artist magazine. She will present a "watermedia" demonstration at the meeting.

Guild members are offering an exhibit of multimedia artwork through May 25 at the Marketplace Barnes and Noble, Route 130 north, Hamilton. A second exhibit of approximately 50 paintings will be displayed through May 30 at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center, 675 Hoes Lane, Piscataway.

For more information, call Paula at (732) 238-0800.