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      Bulletin Board November 15, 2007  RSS feed
      Daughters of Penelope schedules Tricky Tray
            The Daughters of Penelope, Tethys Chapter No. 229, will hold its annual Tricky Tray fundraiser beginning at 7 p.m. on Nov. 16 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1101 River Road, Piscataway. The event will feature Christmas gifts, electronics, toys, crystal, Lenox, jewelry and gift baskets.
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      'All Shook Up' to begin Nov. 23 at Villagers
            Kids on Stage will present "All Shook Up," a musical featuring the sounds of Elvis Presley, at 8 p.m. on Nov. 23 and 30, 2 and 8 p.m. on Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, and 2 p.m. on Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, at Villagers Theatre, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin.
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      Borough seniors invited to Nov. 30 holiday party
            The South River Office on Aging will sponsor a holiday party for all borough senior citizens from 4-8 p.m. on Nov. 30 at Ria Mar Restaurant, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. All South River seniors are invited to celebrate the joys of the season at a festive evening featuring a family-style dinner, music and dancing.
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      Crystal Springs summer job expo set for Nov. 23
            Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center, East Brunswick, will hold a summer job expo from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 23 at the East Brunswick Division of Parks, 334 Dunhams Corner Road.
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      Auction to feature art, sports/music memorabilia
            Temple B'nai Shalom will host a Fine Art, Sports, Music, Entertainment and More Auction on Nov. 17 at the synagogue, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick. A preview is set for 7:30 p.m. The auction will begin at 8:30 p.m.
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      Pancake breakfast on menu at legion post
            Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Post No. 25, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown, will host an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake and Much More Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on Nov. 18. Donation is $6 for adults, $3 for children under age 10; youngsters under age 5 will be admitted free of charge.
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      Rec offers trips to parade holiday shows, casino
            The Milltown Department of Recreation will sponsor several upcoming trips. All excursions are open to residents and nonresidents. A visit to the Hilton Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, is set for Nov. 18. Cost is $25 per person and includes a slot and food coupon. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from Milltown Borough Hall, Washington Avenue.
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      Granny's Cellar craft show coming to Sp'wood
            The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Spotswood, will host its annual Granny's Cellar Holiday Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 24 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 25 at Immaculate Conception School, Manalapan Road, Spotswood.
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      Winter Wonderland to come alive in Milltown
            Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Milltown, will present Winter Wonderland 2007: The True Meaning of Christmas from 8-11 p.m. on Dec. 7, 7-10 p.m. on Dec. 8, and 4-7 p.m. on Dec. 9.
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      Tickets on sale for Breakfast With Santa
            The Fathers Club of Immaculate Conception Church will host its annual Breakfast With Santa from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 9 at Immaculate Conception School cafeteria, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood.
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      South River GOP looking for candidate
            The South River Republican Organization is seeking a candidate to serve on the South River Borough Council for a oneyear term. The appointed council member must run for election in November 2008. Any registered Republican interested in the position should call John Krenzel at (732) 254-0194 by Dec. 1.
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      Interfaith Thanksgiving worship coming to E.B.
            The East Brunswick Clergy Council will sponsor its 32nd annual Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service at 8 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Nativity Lutheran Church, 552 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The community is invited to attend. All are welcome.
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      Tickets available for Nov. 18 Tricky Tray
            The Catholic Daughters of America, Queenship of Mary Court No. 1743, will hold its annual Tricky Tray from 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 18 at St. Bernadette's Church, O'Dea Hall, Princeton and Villanova roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Doors will open at 3 p.m.
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      Carrabba's Nite to raise funds for Golden Bears
            The East Brunswick-Spotswood Golden Bear Chargers will sponsor a Carrabba's Nite on Nov. 18 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent Avenue, Spotswood. Dinner will be available in two seatings: 4-6 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Carrabba's Italian Grill, East Brunswick, will donate the food, wait staff and kitchen staff for the event.
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      Cross-country bike ride to be topic at meeting
            All members and interested residents are invited to the next meeting of the Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) set for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the Milltown Senior Center, 60 Violet Terrace.
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      Masonic lodge plans Nov. 24 blood drive
            Milltown Masonic Lodge No. 294 will sponsor a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 24 at the Senior Citizen Building, Violet Terrace, Milltown. Donors should register in advance at www.Bloodnj.org. The first 20 donors will receive a gift certificate from Sir John's Restaurant, North Brunswick.
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      Tricky Tray will aid animal-rights programs
            The New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance will host its annual Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission is $6 and includes one sheet of tickets. All proceeds will go to fund New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance programs aimed at ending animal suffering and abuse.
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      East Brunswick AARP to hold Nov. 20 meeting
            The next general meeting of AARP East Brunswick Chapter No. 4855 will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Guest speaker John Ferguson of the Middlesex County Office on Emergency Management will offer a presentation titled "Disaster Awareness.
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      Fund-raisers
            Nov. 15 • Holiday Boutique, sponsored by Temple B'nai Shalom Sisterhood, 7:30-10 p.m., at Voi Salon and Spa, 253 Route 18 south, East Brunswick. Shopping for jewelry, handbags, belts and clothes for women, teens, girls; items from Entrée Vous - How Dinner Gets Done. Complimentary goody bags, chair massages, giveaways.
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      Barnes and Noble Day to benefit Frost PTA
            Frost Elementary School PTA, East Brunswick, will sponsor a Barnes and Noble Day fundraiser on Nov. 17 at Barnes and Noble, Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick.
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      E.B. church schedules Nov. 16 rummage sale
            Aldersgate United Methodist Church will host its Church Indoor Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 16 in the white house next to the church, 568 Ry- ders Lane, East Brunswick. Parking will be available in the church parking lot. For more information, call (732) 254-7361.
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      Presbyterian church celebrates addition
            The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, 177 Gatzmer Ave., will celebrate the newly completed building addition with an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 17.
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      E.B. rec slates summer job expo for Nov. 24
            The East Brunswick Division of Recreation will offer a Summer 2007 Employment Expo from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 24 at the East Brunswick Senior Center, 3 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive. Interested applicants, 16 years of age (by June 1) and older, are invited.
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      Sisterhood to sponsor Holiday Boutique
            Temple B'nai Shalom Sisterhood will hold its third annual Holiday Boutique from 7:30-10 p.m. on Nov. 15 at Voi Salon and Spa, 253 Route 18 south, East Brunswick. The event will feature shopping for jewelry, handbags, belts and clothes for women, teens and girls.
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      Gift Auction on tap at Spotswood church
            Trinity United Methodist Church, 70 Manalapan Road, Spotswood, will host its annual Gift Auction beginning at 5 p.m. on Dec. 1. Doors will open at 4 p.m. Merchandise to be auctioned off will include theme gift baskets, home décor, household items, collectibles, art, gift certificates, toys and more.
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      Event at Friday's to benefit OLOL School
            Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will host a Proceeds Night fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 27 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.
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      Leni Lenape traditions next up at Cheesequake
            A program featuring a look at Leni Lenape traditions will begin at 1 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the Cheesequake State Park Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road, Old Bridge. Participants will learn about the Native American heritage of Cheesequake and the surrounding area. Topics will include the culture, traditions, food and history of the Leni Lenape.
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      Sons of Norway plans Scandinavian Bazaar
            Sons of Norway Noreg Lodge No. 466, Marlboro, will sponsor its 27th annual Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 17 and 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the Old Bridge Community Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, next to police headquarters.
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      Alborada to dance 'A Spanish Nutcracker'
            The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will present the Alborada Spanish Dance Company in a performance of "Sueno de Una Nina: A Spanish Nutcracker" at 3 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road.
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      Inmates to provide 'Straight Talk' for teens
            East Brunswick Police Department Youth Services will present a "Straight Talk" program from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The program will target juveniles ages 12-17 who are at risk for becoming involved in criminal or delinquent behavior.
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      Curtain to rise on 'It's a Wonderful Life'
            The Spotswood Chapel will present a musical rendition of the classic holiday film "It's a Wonderful Life" at 7 p.m. on Dec. 8 at Appleby School, Vliet Street, off Main Street, Spotswood. Admission is free of charge; however, free-will donations will be gratefully accepted during the performance. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
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      Donors sought for DECA blood drive
            Spotswood High School DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) will host its annual blood drive from 7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 in the gym at the high school, Summerhill Road. This year's theme is "Give Someone the Golden Ticket: Donate Blood.
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      Bazaar/Vendor Event scheduled at E.B. school
            The Central School PTA will host its Bazaar/Vendor Event from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Nov. 30 in the cafetorium at the school, 375 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The fundraiser will feature jewelry, accessories, beaded gifts, personalized items, sports memorabilia and more.
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      Young Israel to host Nov. 18 Gift Fair
            Young Israel of East Brunswick will sponsor a Gift Fair from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 18 at Young Israel of East Brunswick, 193 Dunhams Corner Road. The event will feature a selection of top-quality vendors offering jewelry, clothing, personalized gifts, gourmet food, stationery, Judaica, artwork, kitchen gadgets, ceramics, hats, handbags and more.
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