October 25, 2007 RSS feed / Bulletin Board

Fall foliage hike set for Oct. 28 at Cheesequake

A fall foliage hike will begin at 1 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Cheesequake State Park Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road, Old Bridge. The program is free of charge. For more information, call (732) 566-3208. More...

Charleston concert next up at music center

The Imperial Music Center Band will present a concert of Charleston dance music at 2 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the music center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. Lunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m. More...

Spotswood to impose curfew for Oct. 30, 31

Mayor Barry H. Zagnit recently announced that the borough of Spotswood will continue its past practice of imposing a 9 p.m. curfew on Oct. 30 (Mischief Night) and Oct. 31 (Halloween). The curfew will apply to all individuals age 16 and under. More...

Stem-cell research to be topic at meeting

The Middlesex Chapter of the Brandeis University National Women's Committee will offer a discussion titled "The Pros and Cons of Stem-Cell Research" at 7 p.m. on Nov. 1 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. More...

Environmental panel to sponsor nature walk

The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) will host a 4-Mile Nature Walk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 27 in Bicentennial Park, Riva Avenue and Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick, and in wooded areas of Farrington Lake. More...

Colonial Fair planned for Nov. 9 and 10

The annual Colonial Fair is set for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 10 at First Presbyterian Church, 45 Market St., Perth Amboy. More...

Altruism, Jewish values to be subject of lecture

Dr. Elizabeth Midlarsky, Ph.D., of Columbia University, New York City, will offer a presentation titled "Altruism and Jewish Values" at the next meeting of East Brunswick Hadassah set for 7:45 p.m. on Nov. 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...

'The Hoax' next up for library film series

The Fall Fine Films series at the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will continue on Oct. 26 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of the comedydrama "The Hoax" starring Richard Gere. More...

'Creating Children's Books' set at Zimmerli

A program titled "Creating Children's Books" is set for 2 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, New Brunswick. The event is part of the museum's Exploring Picture Books series. More...

Howl-O-Ween event coming to pet shelter

Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will host a Howl-O-Ween Open House and Adoption Event from 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 27. More...

Offers suggestion for homeless problem

Ican't believe what I was told. A homeless man who was sleeping in the New Brunswick railroad station was picked up and fined $250. He must either pay the fine or go to jail. More...

Fundraisers

Oct. 25-Dec. 15 • Coat Drive, sponsored by Dr. Debra DeMarco of Monroe Chiropractic Care and Gini Mundy of The Well Being, both Jamesburg. More...

Parade, costume and baking contests planned

The Monroe Township Mother's Club and the Monroe Township Recreation Department will sponsor a Halloween Parade, Costume Contest and Baking Contest beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 27 at the Monroe Township Community Center, Monmouth Road. More...

E.B. youth invited to Knights Hoop Fest

Community Programs, an enterprise of East Brunswick Public Schools, is offering East Brunswick boys and girls in secondeighth grades the opportunity to participate in a Knights Hoops Festival on Nov. More...

Historical society to open WWII exhibit

The East Brunswick Historical Society will host the opening of its World War II exhibit from 2-5 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Historical Society Museum, 78 Milltown Road. Refreshments will be served. More...

Craft fair on agenda at E.B. Senior Center

The annual East Brunswick Senior Center Holiday Craft Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the senior center, Jean Walling Civic Center Drive. More...

Daisy Walk, Halloween Carnival coming to E.B.

The fifth annual Camp Daisy Walk in the Park and Halloween Carnival will begin at noon on Oct. 28 in Bicentennial Park, Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick. More...

Vendor Night on tap for Nov. 1 in Spotswood

The Spotswood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Vendor Night from 6- 10 p.m. on Nov. 1 at the Main Street Firehouse. More...

Holiday Boutique coming to Regency

The Regency at Monroe will host its annual Holiday Boutique from noon to 5 p.m. on Nov. 4 in the Regency ballroom, 61 Country Club Drive. The event will feature shopping with high-end vendors. For more information, call (732) 605-9800. More...

County will offer flu, pneumonia immunizations

The Middlesex County Public Health Department recently released the following 2007-08 influenza- and pneumococcal-immunization clinic schedule: • Oct. 29 - Cranbury Methodist Church, 21 North Main St., 10 a.m. More...

MTHS Yard Sale planned for Oct. 27

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. For information, call Louise at (732) 723-1247. More...

South River Seniors to meet on Nov. 1, 15

South River Seniors plans two upcoming meetings at Veterans of Foreign Wars Lyons Schepsco Post No. 1451, 31 Reid St., South River. The Nov. 1 meeting will begin at 7 p.m. More...

Scouts seeking used eyeglasses, sunglasses

Cub Scout Pack No. 3, Monroe, is collecting used prescription glasses and sunglasses. More...

Tickets available for library storytelling event

Award-winning storyteller Ed Stivender will be the featured performer at the East Brunswick Friends of the Library's 15th annual James Hess Folklore and Storytelling Festival set for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 and 2 p.m. on Nov. More...

Tricky Tray planned for Nov. 2 at Corpus Christi

A Tricky Tray will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 2 at Corpus Christi Church, 100 James St., South River. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission is $6 in advance, $7 at the door. More...

Hepatitis support group will gather at hospital

The Saint Peter's University Hospital Hepatitis Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. on Nov. 14 and Dec. 19 in the Center for Ambulatory Resources (CARES) Building, 254 Easton Ave., New Brunswick, adjacent to the hospital. More...

Villagers continues season with 'Lucky Stiff'

Villagers Theatre, a nonprofit center for the performing and cultural arts, will present the zany musical comedy "Lucky Stiff" at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays, Oct. 26-Nov. More...

Ladies auxiliary offers Nov. 11 bus trip to A.C.

The Spotswood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a Nov. 11 bus trip to the Showboat Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart from the Main Street Firehouse. Participants should arrive at 8 a.m. for doughnuts and coffee. 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...

For the Record

East Brunswick commuter Madeline Molinari recently addressed the Township Council on commuter issues, making a number of requests. More...

Cleanup will raise awareness of Darfur

Community on Conscience-New Jersey, People to People International and the East Brunswick High School Amnesty Club will perform community service and clean up Summerhill Road between Cranbury Road and Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, beginning at 9:30 More...

'East vs. West' lecture coming to E.B. Library

The Middle East lecture series at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will continue at 7 p.m. on Oct. 26 with a presentation titled "The Ancient Near East vs. the Greeks and Romans: Resistance to the West Is Nothing New. More...

Junior Woman's Club schedules Bunko Night

The Junior Woman's Club of the Greater Brunswick Area will host a charity Bunko Night at 8 p.m. on Nov. 5 at United Methodist Church, Main Street, Milltown. Guests are asked to bring a cannedfood item for the local food pantries. More...

Families invited to 'Healthy Halloween'

A family "Healthy Halloween" program is set for 1-5 p.m. on Oct. 28 indoors and outdoors at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The community is invited. Admission is free of charge. More...

Chinese film to be shown at Monroe Library fest

The Friends of the Monroe Township Library International Film Festival will continue on Nov. 8 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza, with 2 and 6:30 p.m. More...