October 18, 2007 RSS feed / Bulletin Board

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...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Stilt-walker Naomi Beamer stops to chat with some youngsters at Pride in Milltown Day at Borough Park. More...

Registration under way for E.B. Road Races

The 30th annual East Brunswick Road Races, featuring the running of the Kids Pumpkin Dashes, the John Ragone 5K Race, the East Brunswick 10K Race and the 1- Mile Fun Run/Walk, is set for Oct. More...

Sociable Singles to gather on Oct. 28 in Monroe

Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold its next meeting from 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature entertainment, discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. More...

Film to be screened, discussed at library

"Freedom Writers," an inspirational, fact-based 2007 film starring Hilary Swank and Patrick Dempsey, will be shown at 6 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. A panel discussion will follow. More...

Registration under way for Frost on Pumpkin race

Registration forms are available for the 28th annual South River Frost on the Pumpkin 10K Road Race set for Oct. 28 at Dailey's Pond, Thomas and William streets. More...

Garage sale to raise funds for Bebe BELL

The Anshe Emeth Community Development Corp. (AECDC) of Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, New Brunswick, will sponsor a garage sale to benefit Bebe BELL (Baby Equipment Lovingly Loaned) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 21 at 31 Hamlin Road, East Brunswick. More...

Flu and pneumonia shots available at mall

Maxim Health Systems will offer flu and pneumonia vaccinations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, Oct. 20-Nov. 3, in the center court at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. Cost is $30 for a flu shot, $40 for a pneumonia shot. More...

Seventh-graders plan Oct. 20 yard sale

The seventh-grade class at Immaculate Conception School will sponsor an Indoor Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Oct. 20 in the school cafeteria, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. More...

Open house will mark Friends of Library Week

The Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue, will celebrate National Friends of the Library Week, Oct. 21-27, with an open house planned for 1-3 p.m. on Oct. 21. All Friends of the Library and the Outstanding Friend of 2007 will be honored. More...

Fundraisers

Oct. 18-Dec. 15 • Coat Drive, sponsored by Dr. Debra DeMarco of Monroe Chiropractic Care and Gini Mundy of The Well Being, both Jamesburg. More...

Play by Steve Martin will open MCC season

The Middlesex County College Performing Arts Department will present "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" by Steve Martin at 8 p.m. on Oct. 19 and 20 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Studio Theater, Middlesex County College, Edison. More...

St. Thomas HSA to host basket raffle/gift auction

St. Thomas the Apostle HSA will sponsor its fourth annual Basket Raffle and Giant Gift Auction (formerly Card Party) fundraiser beginning at 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. More...

Fire auxiliary plans Halloween Dance

The Spotswood Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a Halloween Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 27 at the Spotswood Firehouse, Main Street. The event will feature entertainment, food and a costume contest. More...

Cast members sought for 'Of Mice and Men'

Auditions for the upcoming Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company production of John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" are set for 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23, 24 and 25 at the group's theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. More...

'Wizard of Oz' Halloween set at library

A "Wizard of Oz" Halloween youth event is planned for 3-4 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue. More...

Donations sought for PTA Adopt-A-Family

The South River Elementary School PTA is sponsoring its annual Adopt-A-Family program, designed to make the holiday season more enjoyable for disadvantaged children in South River. Monetary donations, new clothing, new toys and food are sought. More...

Candidates to appear at Monroe GOP meeting

The monthly meeting of the Monroe Township Republican Club will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 18 at Garvey's Restaurant, Spotswood-Gravel Hill Road, Monroe. More...

Spotswood Family Day scheduled for Oct. 20

The Spotswood Drug and Alcohol Alliance seventh annual Spotswood Family Day is set for noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 20 at Spotswood High School, Summerhill Road. The event will feature crafts, games, drawings and door prizes. More...

Family Flick Fest to feature 'Surf's Up'

Youngsters and their parents are invited to view the animated feature "Surf's Up" at 2 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. More...

Jan Gross to appear at Monroe Library

National Book Award finalist Jan T. Gross will be the guest speaker at the next installment in the Fall Author Series set for 1 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. More...

Cub Scouts to hold Recruitment Night

Cub Scout Pack No. 61, East Brunswick, will hold a Recruitment Night of Fun at 7 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Lawrence Brook School, Sullivan Way, East Brunswick. Boys entering first-fifth grades are invited to attend. More...

Rosary society seeking vendors for flea market

Vendors are sought for the St. Bernadette's Altar Rosary Society Flea Market set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 3 in the church's O'Dea Hall, Princeton and Villanova roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Refreshments will be sold. More...

Food drive under way in adult communities

The ninth annual Monroe Fall Harvest Food Drive to benefit Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (M.C.F.O.O.D.S.) has begun in eight adult communities in Monroe. More...

Families will build scarecrows in Jamesburg

The borough of Jamesburg and the Jamesburg Civic Association will sponsor the annual Family Build-AScarecrow Event beginning at 10 a.m. on Oct. 20 at Veterans Park, East Railroad Avenue. Straw, stakes and markers will be provided. More...

Think Pink Dinner to aid breast-cancer fight

The St. Bartholomew Columbiettes will sponsor its second annual Think Pink Party: Laugh, Love and Live Dinner Celebration beginning at 7 p.m. on Oct. 26 at St. Bartholomew's Church Hall, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. More...

Early-learning center will host Fall Festival

Kiddie Academy of Spotswood, 410 Main St., will hold a Fall Festival at 6:15 p.m. on Oct. 25. Activities will include pumpkin-painting and a "Halloween Magic, Myth and Monsters" show. Youngsters should bring their own pumpkin. More...

Fall Rummage Sale coming to E.B. temple

The East Brunswick Jewish Center Sisterhood will sponsor its Fall Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 28 at the synagogue, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. More...

Preventing dating abuse to be topic of discussion

The Greater Brunswick Area Woman's Club will present Regina (Jeanne) Braham, M.S.W., director of community relations at Jersey Battered Women's Service Inc., in a talk titled "Preventing Teen Dating Abuse" at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. More...

Clothes/cartridge drive, mum/pumpkin sale set

The Spotswood High School Band Parents Association will sponsor a clothing drive, ink-cartridge collection and mum and pumpkin sale from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 20 during Spotswood Family Day at the high school, 105 Summerhill Road. More...

Rec plans trips to shows, parade, Rock Center

The Milltown Department of Recreation will sponsor several upcoming trips. All excursions are open to borough residents and nonresidents. A trip to see the 5 p.m. More...

Garage sale to benefit animals housed at shelter

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. 19 and 20 only. More...

Open house to mark end of renovations at Central

A Community Open House to celebrate the completion of the addition to and renovations at Central Elementary School is set for 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the school, 371 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. More...

Tricky tray planned for Nov. 4 in South River

South River Women of the Moose No. 884 will hold a tricky tray beginning at 2 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the Moose Lodge, 49 Reid St. Doors will open at noon. Admission is $5 and will include one sheet of tickets. Light refreshments will be served. 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...

Jazz event to focus on Dexter Gordon

The Central Jersey Jazz Association will present a program on Dexter Gordon from 7-9:30 p.m. on Oct. 24 in the community room at the Chuck Costello Complex, 1998 Route 18 north, Old Bridge. More...

Vendors invited to sell at MTHS Yard Sale

The Monroe Township High School (MTHS) PTO will sponsor its annual Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 27 in the parking lot at the high school, Perrineville Road. Vendors are invited to sell their treasures. Spaces cost $10 each. More...