August 16, 2007 RSS feed / Bulletin Board

'Modern Millie' to dance into Plays-in-the-Park

Middlesex County's summer theater, Plays-in-the-Park, will continue its 45th season of musicals with a production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" set for 8:30 p.m. through Aug. 18 at the Stephen J. Capestro Theater in Roosevelt Park, Edison. More...

Historical panel to sell Macy's shopping passes

The Jamesburg Historical Association will participate in the Macy's Shop for a Cause fundraiser to be held at all Macy's nationwide from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 13. More...

Ladies auxiliary offers Entertainment Books

The Spotswood VFW Ladies Auxiliary is now selling 2008 Entertainment Books for $25. Books for Middlesex and Monmouth counties are in stock, and any other New Jersey or out-of-state edition is available. More...

Hebrew-speakers club schedules two meetings

The next meetings of the Chug Ivrit club for intermediate and advanced Hebrew speakers will take place at 10 a.m. on Aug. 19 and 11 a.m. on Sept. 9 at private homes in the Highland Park/Edison area. More...

'Bye Bye Birdie' run continues in Parlin

The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will continue presenting the musical "Bye Bye Birdie" at 8 p.m. on Aug. 17, 18, 24 and 25 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. More...

Top prize is $15,000 in Milltown school raffle

Our Lady of Lourdes School, Milltown, invites the public to participate in the school's second annual Powerball Raffle. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. Each ticket costs $50. More...

Jamesburg Elks to hold Sept. 15 Truck Raffle

Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will hold its annual Truck Raffle from 1-5 p.m. on Sept. 15 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. First prize is a 2007 Chevy Colorado pickup truck. More...

Youngsters invited to fishing derby

Cub Scout Pack No. 83, South River, will host a fishing derby at 1 p.m. on Aug. 26 at Grekoski Park, Whitehead Avenue, South River. Boys who are interested in joining the pack are invited to attend. More...

Advocates sought for neglected children

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Middlesex County is looking for volunteers to advocate in Family Court on behalf of abused and neglected children who have been removed from their homes by the state Division of Youth and Family Serv More...

Golfers may use credit cards at county courses

Credit cards are now being accepted at Tamarack Golf Course, East Brunswick; The Meadows at Middlesex Golf Course, Plainsboro; and Raritan Landing Golf Course, Piscataway. More...

St. Mary's class of '42 will gather for reunion

The class of 1942 of St. Mary's High School, South Amboy, will hold at 65th reunion in the fall. Time and date are still to be determined. More...

Our Lady of Victories plans Oktoberfest gala

The annual Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Parish Oktoberfest will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Oct. 14 in the parish's Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. German music will be provided by Bernie's Orchestra. More...

GOP candidates hold campaign kickoff event

The Middlesex County Republican Organization (MCRO) will present a campaign kickoff on Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. More...

DWI patrols beefed up

EAST BRUNSWICK - The township Department of Public Safety will participate in a federally funded program that targets driving while intoxicated violations. More...

B'nai B'rith couples will meet for dinner

The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (age 40-plus) will meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 19 at Dusal's Italian Restaurant, 3300 Route 27, Kendall Park section of South Brunswick. More...

Hadassah to offer ceramics program

East Brunswick Hadassah will host a ceramics program at 7 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Party Hut, Spotswood. Couvert is $18. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information and to reserve, call Frances at (732) 238-9246. More...

Pavers to be installed at E.B. veterans memorial

The township of East Brunswick is taking orders for new granite walkway pavers to be installed at the East Brunswick Veterans Monument and dedicated at the township's annual Veterans Day observance. More...

Hospital auxiliary sets Aug. 20 Socks Sale

The Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge Auxiliary will sponsor a fundraising Socks Sale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. More...

Movies, lecture, classes planned at senior center

A variety of upcoming programs will be offered at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 1 Municipal Plaza. For more information and to register for events, call the center at (732) 521-6111, unless otherwise indicated. More...

Finding inner peace to be topic at library

Two visiting professors from the Jain Vishwa Bharati University, Ladnun, Rajasthan, India, will present a program titled "Meditation and Inner Peace" from 3-4:30 p.m. on Aug. More...

Flooding, mitigation to be topic of meeting

The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership is inviting government officials, regional land use planners and interested residents to attend its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. More...

St. Anthony alumni, friends will celebrate

The Alumni Association of St. Anthony High School, Jersey City, will hold a Grand Reunion for all graduates and friends of the "Friar family" from 7 p.m. to midnight on Sept. 29 at the Casino in the Park, Jersey City. More...

Milltown rec schedules trip, youth programs

The Milltown Department of Recreation will sponsor several upcoming events. All trips and programs are open to residents and nonresidents. A four-week Fall Youth Art Odyssey program for ages 4-16 is planned for Sept. 8-29. More...

Altar Rosary Society to sponsor Peach Fest

Holy Trinity Altar Rosary Society will host a Peach Festival from 1-7 p.m. on Aug. 25 at the Holy Trinity Parish Center, 100 Main St., Helmetta. The event also will feature a White Elephant Sale. More...

Madison class of '72 to host October reunion

Madison Township High School (Old Bridge) class of 1972 will hold a 35-year reunion on Oct. 27. For more information, call Nancy Williams Zarro at (888) 333-6569 or e-mail vlevents@hotmail.com. More...

Jamesburg Seniors to offer festivities, A.C. trips

Jamesburg Senior Citizens, 139 Stevens Ave., will sponsor a variety of upcoming events. All Jamesburg residents over age 60 are invited to join the club. Meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month. More...

St. Stephen's to mark 100th anniversary

The parish family of the Church of St. Stephen Protomartyr, 20 William St., South River, will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sept. 23. Bishop Emeritus Edward T. Hughes will be the celebrant at the 2 p.m. Mass at the church. More...

Girl Scouts sponsor car wash, bake sale

A car wash and bake sale will be held to benefit South River Girl Scout Troop 1856 on Aug. 18. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at VFW Post 1451, 31 Reid St., South River. More...

Open house set at early-learning center

Kindercare Learning Center, 610 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 18. Food and refreshments will be served. Prizes will be awarded. More...

Tickets on sale for wrestling event at VFW

Lyons-Schepsco Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451 will sponsor American Championship Wrestling on Aug. 18 at the post home, 31 Reid St., South River. Doors will open at 6 p.m. More...