April 17, 2008 RSS feed / Bulletin Board

Earth Day fest planned at Cheesequake Park

Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge, will hold an Earth Day Challenge beginning at 11 a.m. April 19. Participants will meet at the park's Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road. More...

Holocaust observance scheduled in Monroe

The Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee of Monroe Township will hold its annual Yom HaShoah Observance at 1:30 p.m. on May 4 in the Richard P. Marasco PerformingArts Center atMonroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. More...

Spaces available at Giant Flea Market

Vendors are sought for the St. Lawrence Church Giant Spring Flea Market set for 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 17 at the church, 109 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. More...

Book-sale proceeds to fund library programs

The Friends of the Milltown Public Library Book Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on April 19 at the library, 20 W. Church St. A preview-night event is set for 5-9 p.m. More...

Hazardous waste drop-off days scheduled

The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold its spring household hazardous waste dropoff days from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

Commanders Cup tickets available for purchase

The Commanders Cup, a baseball game featuring the East Brunswick High School Bears vs. the Spotswood High School Chargers, is set for 3 p.m. on April 27 at Waterfront Stadium, Trenton. More...

Mother's, Father's Day events slated at library

The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will offer "Celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day" programs for parents and their children ages 3-8. Both events will feature stories, crafts and snacks. More...

'Safety and Identity' next up for E.B. AARP

A meeting of AARP East Brunswick Chapter No. 4855 will be held at 10:30 a.m. on April 22 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. More...

Dancing to the oldies slated at Knights hall

A Rock 'N' Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. on April 18 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815 Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the sounds of the '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s. More...

Save Our Riverfest planned for April 27

South River's Save Our Riverfest is set to begin at 1 p.m. on April 27 at Grekoski Park, Bisset's Pond, off Whitehead Avenue. The event, which will take place rain or shine, will feature music, food, fellowship and environmental awakening. More...

School volleyball game to benefit MS research

The Spotswood High School Octagon Service Club and History Club will sponsor their annual Volleyball Game to Fight Multiple Sclerosis (MS) from 6-8 p.m. on April 22 in the gym at the high school, Summerhill Road. More...

Fundraising dinner-dance to benefit Cooper Fund

The Chris Cooper Scholarship Fund will hold a Coop's Jukebox Dinner and Dance, featuring music of the '50s, '60s and '70s, from 7 p.m. to midnight on May 2 at Palms Plaza Caterers, Park Plaza, Route 34, Old Bridge. More...

Pasta Dinner on menu for April 26 at lodge

Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 sponsor an All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Dinner from 5-8 p.m. on April 26 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. More...

Vendors sought for Flea Market/Yard Sale

Vendors are needed for the St.Ambrose HSA Flea Market/Yard Sale set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 31 in the school parking lot, Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. Rain date is June 7. Space-rental cost is $20. Food vendors are not sought. More...

Applications available for EBHS preschool

East Brunswick High School (EBHS) is now accepting applications for its 2008-09 Preschool Education Program to be held at the high school, Cranbury Road. The program is open to East Brunswick residents who will be 3 years old by Oct. More...

Rec office plans trips, Mother's Day cruise

The Milltown Department of Recreation will sponsor a variety of upcoming events. All trips and programs are open to residents and nonresidents. More...

Jamesburg Seniors to offer activities, trips

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

Columbiettes to sponsor Flea Market/Craft Show

The Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907 Columbiettes Flea Market/Craft Show is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 19 in the Immaculate Conception Church parking lot, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. More...

Revival services, concert coming to S.R. church

Union Baptist Church of South River, 76 Washington St., will hold revival services at 7 p.m. April 23-25. A revival concert is set for 4 p.m. on April 26. The events will feature worship, praise, dancing and more. More...

Monroe Mother's Club schedules open house

The Monroe Township Mother's Club will hold an open house at 7 p.m. on May 8 at Garvey's, 405 Spotswood-Gravel Hill Road, Monroe. More...

Environmental panel to conduct nature walk

The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) will sponsor a nature walk along the Ireland Brook, East Brunswick, beginning at 1 p.m. on April 20. More...

Curtain will rise on 'Pirates of Penzance'

The Monroe Township High School (MTHS) Footlights Club will stage Gilbert and Sullivan's musical comedy "The Pirates of Penzance" at 7:30 p.m. on April 24, 25 and 26 and 3 p.m. onApril 27 in the Richard P. More...

Boating-safety exam scheduled for April 20

Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 2-1, 167 Main St., Sayreville, will conduct a Boating Safety Test-Out Examination at 8:30 a.m. on April 20. More...

Sisterhood to sponsor fashion show, dinner

The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Ohr will present Hot Fashions by Coldwater Creek beginning at 7 p.m. on April 30 at the synagogue, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. The show also will feature a buffet dinner by Jesse and David's, Manalapan. More...

Blessing of the Bikes coming to St. George's

The third annual Blessing of the Bikes is set for April 26 at St. George's Church, 56 Main St.,Helmetta. The event is sponsored by St. George's Church and hosted by St. George's Youth Ministry and SG Ventures, Inc. More...

Golfers sought for Fathers Club outing

The Immaculate Conception Fathers Club, Spotswood, will hold its annual Golf Outing on May 5 at Rossmoor Golf Course, Monroe. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. Start time is set for 8:30 a.m. More...

Watershed group sets Earth Day meeting

The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. on Earth Day, April 22, at the EARTH Center, Davidsons Mill Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Guest speaker Professor William T. More...

Fund-raisers

April 18 • Proceeds Night, sponsored by the Samsel Upper Elementary School PTO, Sayreville, 5-9 p.m., at TGI Friday's, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. More...

Friends to sponsor Spring Fling at library

The Friends of the Spotswood Public Library will host its annual Spring Fling from 1-4 p.m. on April 26 at the library, 548 Main St. The afternoon will kick off with yoga exercises conducted by certified yoga instructor Colleen Stollen. More...

Journalist/vet to share wartime experiences

Journalist CharlesWiley will discuss hisWorldWar II experiences, life in the United States and the power of media and news bias at an event set for 2 p.m. on April 26 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. More...

Volunteers to clean up sections of Raritan River

The New Jersey Community Water Watch will join with the Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership to sponsor a cleanup of sections of the Raritan River and the Lawrence Brook from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 19. Participants will meet at 9:30 a.m. More...

Garage-sale proceeds to aid animals at shelter

Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold a Giant Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 20 in the center's parking lot. Donations of items for the sale will be accepted at the shelter from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Concert series continues at Presbyterian Church

A Hymn Sing, featuring audience participation and requests, is set for 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 at The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, West Church Street and Gatzmer Avenue. The event is part of the 2008 Concert Series at the church. More...

Chamber of Commerce will host Golf Classic

The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its 62nd annual Golf Classic on April 29 at the Forsgate Country Club, Monroe. Shotgun start is set for 10 a.m. A luncheon will take place immediately following play. More...

PTO seeks crafters, vendors for May 17 sale

Vendors and crafters are sought for the Wilson School PTO Playground Sale set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. onMay 17 in the school playground, 65 Dane St., Sayreville. Rain date is May 18. Space-rental cost is $15. Food vendors are not sought. More...

Holy Name Society sets Polish-Style Dinner

St.Mary of Ostrambrama Church Holy Name Society will hold a Polish-Style Dinner from 5-7 p.m. on April 19 in the cafeteria at St. Mary's School, Jackson Street, South River. More...

Retirement series on tap in East Brunswick

The East Brunswick Commission on Aging, in conjunction with the East Brunswick Department on Aging and the Friends of the Senior Center, will present "Mapping Out a Journey," a five-week retirement series set for 7-9 p.m. More...

Little House seeking Tricky Tray donations

The Little House Association of South River is accepting donations for its upcoming Tricky Tray planned for 8 p.m. on May 16 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451, 31 Reid St., South River. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. More...

OLOL Casino Night scheduled for April 19

Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 ClevelandAve.,Milltown, will host a Casino Night on April 19. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Cards will be dealt beginning at 6 p.m. More...