October 11, 2007 RSS feed / Bulletin Board

Vendor space available for Oct. 20 flea market

Vendors are sought for the Sacred Heart School Flea Market set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 20 in Sacred Heart Church parking lot, Washington Avenue, South Amboy. Rental cost is $10 per space, $15 for space and table. More...

Church flea market planned for Oct. 20

The United Methodist Women of Simpson United Methodist Church will sponsor its annual Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 20 at the church, Route 516 and Owens Road, Old Bridge. For more information, call (732) 679-5361 or (732) 679-7499. More...

Milltown store to host Oct. 13 Fire-Safety Day

Home Depot, 401 S. Main St., Milltown, will present a Fire-Safety Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 13. More...

Get-together planned for retired E.B. teacher

A get-together is planned for Oct. 21 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, for Walter Young, a retired teacher from the Weber School who is relocating out of state. The event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. in Room 3. More...

Opera expert, cookbook author to visit library

The Friends of the East Brunswick Public Library will offer "What Makes Opera 'Opera'"? at 7 p.m. on Oct. 13 at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Presenter will be musician and teacher Joanna Barouch. More...

Free computer training offered to E.B. seniors

The Churchill Junior High School Computer Club, East Brunswick, is offering free personal computer training for East Brunswick senior citizens. Seniors will receive one-on-one training in Windows, MS Word, MS Excel and the Internet. More...

Chinese drama first up at library film fest

The annual Fall International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will begin on Oct. 16 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. More...

District 18 candidates will debate on Oct. 14

An 18th Legislative District candidates debate is set for 9 a.m. on Oct. 14 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. More...

Donations sought for winter coat drive

Dr. Debra DeMarco of Monroe Chiropractic Care and Gini Mundy of The Well Being, both Jamesburg, are collecting clean, new or gently used coats for Jersey Cares, a statewide nonprofit group that aids needy families in New Jersey. More...

Cranbury House Tour scheduled for Oct. 13

The Cranbury Historical Preservation Society will offer a Cranbury Then and Now House Tour, featuring both new and historic homes, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 13. More...

Library trustees board reschedules meeting

The next meeting of the Spotswood Public Library board of trustees, originally planned for Oct. 18, has been rescheduled to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 in the meeting room at the library, 548 Main St. The public is invited to attend. More...

Youngsters invited to events at S.R. Library

A variety of upcoming youth programs are planned at the South River Public Library, 55 Appleby Ave. "Bow-Wow Powwow" is set for 7 p.m. on Oct. 15. The event will feature a visit with Bowie, a golden retriever and certified therapy dog. More...

Fundraiser will benefit children's cancer charity

The Herrick family children, ages 2-13, will sponsor a charity Yard Sale/Lemonade Stand from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 13 at 89 Weber Ave., Sayreville. All proceeds will go to Alex's Lemonade Stand, the children's-cancer charity. More...

E.B. church to sponsor Bazaar and Flea Market

Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 114 Old Stage Road, East Brunswick (one block north of ShopRite of Spotswood), will hold a Country Bazaar and Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 20. More...

Tricky Tray to raise funds for senior class

The South River High School Senior Class will sponsor a Tricky Tray on Oct. 26 in the cafeteria at the high school, Montgomery Street. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission $2 per person. Coffee and desserts will be available for purchase. More...

Fundraisers

Oct. 12 • Children's Bingo Night, sponsored by Spotswood High School Project Graduation 2008, doors open at 6 p.m., event begins at 7 p.m., at Memorial School, 115 Summerhill Road, Spotswood. More...

Library slates contests for children, adults

Several upcoming Harvest Happenings events are planned at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. A Pumpkin-Weight Guessing Contest for children and adults and a Candy Count Contest for youngsters ages 3-14 are on tap for October. More...

E.B. to sponsor Oct. 18 community blood drive

The township of East Brunswick will conduct a community blood drive from 3-8 p.m. on Oct. 18 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Residents are asked to donate blood to save a life. More...

Donations sought for pet-shelter garage sale

Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold a Giant Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 21 in the center's parking lot. Donations of items for the sale will be accepted at the shelter from 1-5 p.m. on Oct. More...

Dance to the oldies at Halloween event in O.B.

A Halloween Oldies Dance is planned for 8 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 27 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature dancing to the music of the '50s and '60s. More...

Dinner meeting next up for environmental panel

The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a dinner meeting set for 7 p.m. on Oct. 16 at the Milltown Senior Center, 60 Violet Terrace. More...

Cast members sought for 'A Christmas Carol'

The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will hold auditions for its holiday show "A Christmas Carol" from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 14 and from 7-10 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the group's theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. More...

Tickets on sale for Holiday Tricky Tray

The South River Primary/Elementary School PTA will hold a Holiday Jingle Tricky Tray at 8 p.m. on Nov. 9 at Knights of Columbus Hall, Jackson St., South River. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. More...

Folk Art Craft Show slated for Oct. 18-21

A Country Folk Art Craft Show will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 19 and 20, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center, Edison. More...

E.B. sponsoring holiday food, gift-basket program

The township of East Brunswick is conducting its annual holiday food and gift-basket program. More...

Youngsters invited to Halloween party at Elks

Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will host a Children's Halloween Party from 2-5 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Youngsters under age 11 are invited to attend. The event will feature food, games and prizes for all. More...

Marching bands to compete on Oct. 27

The East Brunswick High School Marching Band will host its ninth annual Marching Bands Competition beginning at 4 p.m. on Oct. 27. More...

Girl Scouts seeking new members, volunteers

South River Girl Scouts is now accepting applications from youngsters and adults. More...

Senior center slates programs and trips

The East Brunswick Senior Center, located at 3 Civic Center Drive in the municipal complex, plans variety of upcoming programs. East Brunswick residents age 60 years or older are welcome to join. Membership is free of charge. More...

Acrylic artist to offer demonstration at meeting

Award-winning acrylic artist Delores Ziegler will demonstrate her work at the next monthly meeting of the Suburban Artists Guild set for 2 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, off Ryders Lane. More...

'Menopause and Beyond' to be screened at meeting

The Alisa Chapter of Hadassah will present "Menopause and Beyond - New Wisdom for Women," the video featuring Dr. Christiane Northrup, at 7:15 p.m. on Oct. 15 in the library and media room at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. More...

Italian-Am. Club slates trip to holiday show

The Italian-American Social Club, South River, will sponsor a Dec. 2 bus trip to see a Christmas musical-comedy revue at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton. The bus will depart at 1 p.m. More...

South River Seniors to gather on Oct. 18

South River Seniors will meet at 7 p.m. on Oct. 18 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Lyons Schepsco Post No. 1451, 31 Reid St., South River. Individuals age 55 and above are invited to attend. New members, singles and/or couples, are always welcome. More...

Food bank to open at new location in S.R.

The South River Food Bank, sponsored by the Congregation Council of Churches, has moved. It opened this week at its new address, 55 Reid St. More...

Healing mission coming to St. George's Church

Jack and Anna Marie Sheffield will lead a healing mission on Oct. 12 and 13 at St. George's Church, 56 Main St., Helmetta. More...

Organ concert next up for St. Mary's series

The Music at St. Mary's Concert Series will present organist William Berg in concert beginning at 4 p.m. on Oct. 14 at St. Mary's Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. More...

Donations needed for school clothing drive

Sacred Heart School, South Amboy, will sponsor a clothing drive after the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Oct. 20 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., after all Masses, on Oct. 21. For more information, call Sister Anne at (732) 721-0899. More...

Italian-American singer will appear in concert

The Order of the Sons of Italy, Frank Sinatra Lodge No. 2621, will present Italian American singer Moreno Fruzzetti in a concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the Covered Bridge clubhouse, 1 Amberly Way, Manalapan. More...

Cellebrrattiing culltturrall herriittage

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff East Brunswick's Brittnay Guben, 12, belts out the vocals while performing with fellow Academy of Music on Main Street students during the second annual Cultural Heritage Festival in South River on Saturday at Edward A. More...

Community Pride Day to be Octoberfest theme

The Monroe Township Recreation Department will sponsor its 14th annual Octoberfest beginning at noon on Oct. 21 at the Monroe Township Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road. The theme of the event will be Community Pride Day. More...

Bazaar and Gift Sale on tap at Monroe temple

Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center will hold its first Bazaar and Gift Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the temple, 11 Cornell Ave. More...

Crafts and More Show on tap at St. Thomas

The St. Thomas the Apostle HSA Fall Crafts and More Show is planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 13 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. More...

Tickets on sale for Autumn Big-Band Dance

The Imperial Music Center will sponsor an Autumn Big-Band Dance from 7:30-11 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the music center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. The event will feature the live music of the Imperial Dance Band. More...

S.R. American Legion plans Spaghetti Festival

American Legion Post No. 214 will sponsor its annual Spaghetti Festival from 2-6 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the post home, 264 Whitehead Ave., South River. The menu will include spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, salad, bread, coffee, tea, soda and cake. More...