July 24, 2008 RSS feed / Bulletin Board

Blood drive planned for Aug. 2 at O.B. church

St. Thomas the Apostle Church, in cooperation with Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, will hold a summer blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 2 in the parish auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. More...

Community invited to preschool birthday party

The Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road, will hold its fifth birthday party 6-8 p.m. July 25. The event will feature pony rides, a magic show, refreshments, games, giveaways and "The Fun Bus." Admission is free of charge. More...

Youngsters invited to design at Lego-Mania

The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will host a Lego-Mania Design Contest at 10:30 a.m. July 28. The event is open to children ages 6-12. More...

Vendors, crafters sought for Heritage Day

The South River Municipal Alliance is seeking vendors, crafters and exhibitors for its 12th annual South River Heritage Day celebration set for noon-5 p.m. Sept. 27 on Montgomery Street, next to South River High School. More...

American Indian tepee, games to be focus at park

Local residents are invited to help raise a tepee and learn about Eastern Woodland Indian games at the next meeting of the Intertribal American Indians of New Jersey set for 2-4 p.m. Aug. 9 at Thompson Park, Monroe. More...

MOMS Club to meet, host picnic open house

The MOMS Club of the East Brunswick Area will hold an upcoming Picnic-in-the-Park Open House for all moms in East Brunswick, Helmetta, Spotswood, Milltown and South River. Mothers should bring their own lunch and their children. More...

Sounds of jazz will fill E.B. Library

Jazz musicians Matty Dice and Mark Bottoni will entertain with their trumpet, piano and Tony Bennett-style vocals at 7 p.m. July 25 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Admission is free of charge. All are welcome. More...

Yard Sale will benefit Boy Scout Venture Crew

AYard Sale is planned for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 26 at 30 Flagler St., East Brunswick, off Old Bridge Turnpike. Rain date is July 27. Proceeds will benefit Boy Scout Venture Crew 310. The event will feature a variety of assorted merchandise. More...

Aztec Two Step to offer free concert in Monroe

The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission's 2008 Music in the Park Summer Series of free live musical events will continue 6-8 p.m. More...

Vendor space available at Spotswood Family Day

Vendors are sought for the Spotswood Drug and Alcohol Alliance Spotswood Family Day set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27 at Spotswood High School, Summerhill Road. Hot dogs, soda and cotton candy will be available. A car show will be held. More...

Fundraisers

July 24, ongoing • Neil Diamond Concert Ticket Raffle, Somerset Patriots Baseball Vouchers and Spotswood T-Shirt Sale, sponsored by St. Peter's Episcopal Church Fundraising Committee. More...

Jamesburg High School class of '58 to celebrate

The class of 1958 at Jamesburg High School will hold a 50th reunion picnic beginning at 1 p.m. on Aug. 16 at the home of Pat and Dick Hileman, 265 Sweetmans Lane, Millstone. More...

Event at Friday's will benefit St. Stan's

St. Stanislaus Kostka School, Sayreville, will sponsor a fundraiser on Aug. 13 at TGI Friday's, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. Participants should tell their server they are there to support St. Stan's. More...

MCC veterinary assistant program begins Sept. 23

Middlesex County College (MCC), Edison, in partnership with Sayrebrook Veterinary Hospital, Sayreville, will offer a veterinary assistant certificate starting Sept. 23. More...

Hospital sets tai chi, qigong workshop series

Raritan Bay Medical Center's Department of Integrative Medicine will offer a weekly, five-part workshop series, "Wellness through Tai Chi and Qigong," 7-9 p.m., on five consecutive Mondays, July 28-Aug. More...

Vendors are sought for Old Bridge Day

The Old Bridge Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking vendors for Old Bridge Day 2008 set for Sept. 27. The event will feature amusements, food, crafts and live entertainment. Call 732-607-7940 or log on to www.oldbridge.com. More...

Teen cast to perform Grease' July 25-27

Triple H Productions, under the artistic direction of Wilfredo Hernandez Jr., will present "Grease - School Version" at 8 p.m. July 25 and 26 and 2 p.m. July 27 in the theater at South Amboy Middle School/High School, 200 Governor Hoffman Plaza. More...

Limited spaces still available at fundraiser

The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg will hold a Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at its newly renovated facility, 175 Gatzmer Ave. Limited table-space reservations are still available at a cost of $15 each. Deadline is Aug. 4. More...

Advocates sought for neglected children

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Middlesex County is looking for volunteers to advocate in Family Court on behalf of abused and neglected children in out-of-home placements. More...

Entries sought for pet-photo contest at fair

Animal Rescue Force (ARF), East Brunswick, will sponsor a pet-photo contest in August at the Middlesex County Fair. More...

Gas card will go to blood donors at library

The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will hold a blood drive 3-8 p.m. July 24. The drive will be conducted by the Blood Center of New Jersey. A bloodmobile will be on location in the library parking lot. More...

Donations sought for wounded soldiers

The Veterans Council of Monroe and Jamesburg plans a fall bus trip to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., to deliver supplies requested by wounded soldiers at the hospital. More...

Farmers market vouchers to be distributed in E.B.

The East Brunswick Department on Aging will distribute free local farmers market vouchers from 10 a.m. to noon on July 25 at the East Brunswick Senior Center, Jean Walling Civic Center, to all individuals who have registered in advance. More...

Youth Golf Clinic on tap in Monroe

The Monroe Township Recreation Department will hold its annual Youth Golf Clinic 9-10 a.m. July 29 at Applegarth Driving Range, 194 Applegarth Road. The clinic is open to Monroe residents in grades 3-12. Admission is free of charge. More...

Participants sought for dog show benefit

Hallie Meister, age 12, will host a Dog Show to benefit the ASPCA beginning at 10:30 a.m. July 26 at Sayreville Dog Park in the Julian Capik Nature Preserve, Bordentown Avenue. Individuals are invited to enter their dogs in the event. More...

Donors sought for hospital blood drive

Saint Peter's University Hospital will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 29 in the Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center at the hospital, 254 Easton Ave., New Brunswick, across from Buccleuch Park. Walk-ins are welcome. More...

Yellow-Trail Hike next up at Cheesequake

A guided Yellow-Trail Hike is set to begin at 1 p.m. July 27 at the pavilion at Hooks Creek Lake, Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge. Individuals of all ages are invited to attend. Fee is the park-admission charge. More...

Milltown rec sponsoring trips, youth programs

The Milltown Department of Recreation will offer several upcoming events. All trips and programs are open to residents and nonresidents. More...

Computer classes on tap at E.B. Library

Computer training classes will be held at the newly renovated training center at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Classes are two hours in length and limited to 12 students per session. Registration is now going on. More...

EBTV to rebroadcast high school graduation

EBTV's coverage of the East Brunswick High School class of 2008 commencement, taped June 26 at Sovereign Bank Arena, Trenton, will be rebroadcast during the months of July and August. More...

Jamesburg church sets vacation Bible school

The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg will hold a 2008 vacation Bible school (VBS) 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 4-8 in its newly renovated facility, 175 Gatzmer Ave. More...

Peer mentors sought at local children's hospital

PSE&G Children's Specialized Hospital, New Brunswick, is seeking peer mentors who have a disability and/or have had rehabilitation needs and would like to share experiences with current rehabilitation patients. More...

Students invited to join youth conservation corps

Middlesex County youth interested in working to improve and preserve area parks in the fall may apply now for positions with the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps. More...

Lectures, classes, film planned at senior center

A variety of upcoming programs will be offered at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 1 Municipal Plaza. For more information and to register for events, call the center at 732-521-6111, unless otherwise indicated. More...

'Match and Marry' to be topic in Monroe

Cafe Chabad will present "Match and Marry" on July 29 at the Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe, 261 Gravel Hill Road. More...

Environmental programs on tap at S.R. Library

The South River Public Library, 55 Apppleby Ave., will host a six-week series of programs titled "Save the Earth," 5 p.m. on Tuesdays through Aug. 26. Youngsters ages 5-10 are invited to attend. More...

Disability-issues forum to be Webcast July 26

A National Forum on Disability Issues will be aired via Webcast 12:30-3:30 p.m. July 26 in the community room at the Chuck Costello Independent Living Complex, 1998 Route 18 north, Old Bridge. More...