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      Bulletin Board November 13, 2008  RSS feed
      Jewish Singles social planned for Nov. 20
            Men and women age 55 and above are invited to a Social Jewish Singles event set for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Temple Shaari Emeth, 400 Craig Road, Manalapan. Participants will sing along and dance to the music of Art Einhorn. Cost is $7 per person and includes coffee and dessert.
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      Church seeks vendors, crafters for bazaar
            Crafters and new-merchandise vendors are sought for the St. Peter's Episcopal Church Holiday Bazaar set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 29 at the church, 505 Main St., Spotswood. Indoor tables are available at a cost of $15 each. The event will feature photos with Santa, food, children's crafts, crafters and vendors offering new merchandise, raffles and more.
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      Stress-management event set for Nov. 20
            A program titled "Just Say No … and Relax: Stress Management for Women on the Go" is set for the next meeting of East Brunswick Hadassah beginning at 7:45 p.m. Nov. 20 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. The meeting is free of charge and open to the public.
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      Church to mark 40th anniversary Nov. 16
            Trinity United Methodist Church, 815 Bordentown Ave., Sayreville/South Amboy, will be celebrating its 40th anniversary Nov. 16 at the 10 a.m. Worship Service. A reception will immediately follow. Family, friends and neighbors are invited.
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      Library will offer holiday youth events
            The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will sponsor several holiday programs for youngsters. "Ceramics for the Holidays," open to 5- to 10-year-olds (school age), is planned for 3:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 2 or 4. "Holiday Fun for Preschoolers," open to 3- and 4-year-olds (5-year-olds, if not in school) is set for 1-1:45 p.m. Dec. 2 or 4.
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      Demonstrators sought for rec. extravaganza
            Home party demonstrators selling candles, jewelry, skin-care products, cooking supplies, baskets, etc., who would like to participate in a one-day special event, are encouraged to call the East Brunswick Division of Recreation at 732-390-6797 to sign up and receive more information. Those interested in participating may also visit Karen.kecskes@east brunswick.org.
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      MCRCC seminars to help business owners
            The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Greater Princeton Area SCORE chapter, is continuing its series of seminars designed to assist Central New Jersey business owners meet the challenges of managing a business in today's economy.
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      SRHS class of '88 plans 20th reunion
            The South River High School (SRHS) class of 1988 will hold a 20-year reunion beginning at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at Ria Mar Restaurant, South River. The event will feature food, cocktails and dancing. Cost is $75 per person, and one guest is allowed.
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      Memory screenings offered at center
            Princeton Psychiatric Centers, 331 Newman Springs Road, Red Bank, in conjunction with Princeton Medical Institute is offering free memory screenings and evaluations during Alzheimer's Awareness Month in November. It is estimated about 16 million people have Alzheimer's disease; 4.
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      Vendors, flu shots on tap at PTA bazaar
            The Memorial Elementary School PTA, East Brunswick, will sponsor its Holiday Bazaar 7-9 p.m. Nov. 14 in the cafeteria at Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane, East Brunswick.
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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 8 a.m.-noon on Nov. 16. 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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      Marimba concert on tap at St. Mary's
            The Music at St. Mary's Concert Series will present artist Greg Giannascoli in a marimba concert at 4 p.m. on Nov. 16 at St. Mary's Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. Giannascoli, a faculty member at the Juilliard School, New York City, is a master marimba player.
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      DTV conversion workshop Nov. 17
            On Nov. 17 from 1 to 2 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. at the East Brunswick Public Library, a workshop will be held to discuss DTV conversion. If your TV is not connected to cable or satellite, find out what action must be taken when all television signals switch from analog to digital on Feb. 17, 2009.
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      League to sponsor Pajama, Book Drive
            The East Brunswick Baseball League, in cooperation with Pajamaprogram.org, will hold a Pajama and Book Drive collection 7-9 p.m. Nov. 20 and Dec. 4 and 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 22 and Dec. 6 at Managers Hall, Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick.
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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 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 7 in the Immaculate Conception School auditorium, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. The event will feature a buffet breakfast, arts and crafts, a sing-along, raffle drawings and a photo with Santa.
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      Storytelling festival at library Nov. 22, 23
            Tickets are on sale now at the East Brunswick Public Library for two shows in November featuring award-winning storyteller Willy Claflin, the featured performer at the East Brunswick Friends of The Library's Sixteenth Annual James Hess Folklore and Storytelling Festival.
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      Wood-carving demo set at historical society
            Award-winning woodworking artist Robert Helgans will present a carving demonstration featuring wild-fowl decoys 2-4 p.m. Nov. 16 at the East Brunswick Historical Society, 78 Milltown Road, East Brunswick. The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served after the presentation.
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      EBJC theater group plans Broadway revue
            The Adult Theater Group of the East Brunswick Jewish Center (EBJC) will present a musical revue titled "Spotlight on Broadway" at 8 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 2 p.m. on Dec. 7 at EBJC, 511 Ryders Lane. Bobbi Blumenthal will direct. Reserved-seating ticket prices are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for children under age 19.
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      Crystal Springs Job Expo set for Nov. 28
            The Crystal Spring Family Aquatic Center in East Brunswick has scheduled a job expo for 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 28 at the Division of Parks, 334 Dunhams Corner Road.
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      Chamber of Commerce slates dinner, seminar
            The East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a dinner and seminar Nov. 18 at the East Brunswick Chateau, Cranbury Road. Guest speaker Caryn Kopp will present a seminar titled "The Path to Cash." Cost is $45 for chamber members, $60 for nonmembers. For more information, exact time and to reserve, call 732-257-3009.
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      Rosary society bazaar scheduled for Nov. 14
            The St. Bartholomew's Altar Rosary Society Craft Bazaar is set for 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 14 in the church hall, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will include gifts for the entire family, handcrafted items, a bake sale, food and a 50/50 raffle.
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      Medicare to be topic at AARP meeting
            East Brunswick AARP Chapter No. 4855 will meet at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 18 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Janette Jones will offer a presentation titled "Medicare and You: Medicare 101.
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      Children's book group to meet Nov. 19
            "Hachiko Waits," by Leslea Newman, will be discussed at the 3rd & 4th Grade Book Group at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Monroe Public Library. Call the library to register and reserve your copy of the book at Circulation. Refreshments will be provided.
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      Vendors sought for church craft show
            The Elizabeth Circle of the Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main St., is seeking vendors for its Craft Show, scheduled for Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are $20 each. Snacks will be available. To participate, call the church at 732-251-9277 as soon as possible, as space is limited.
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      Diocese to present Catechetical Congress
            The Diocese of Metuchen will host its annual Catechetical Congress from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Nov. 22 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway.
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      Hepatitis support group to meet Nov. 19
            The Saint Peter's University Hospital Hepatitis Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the third-floor conference room at the Center for Ambulatory Resources (CARES) Building, 254 Easton Ave., New Brunswick, adjacent to the hospital. The group meets on the third Wednesday of every month.
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      Christmas story set on church grounds
            The 25th annual A Drive Through the Christmas Story, an outdoor display of 10 lifesize Bible scenes including live costumed characters, animals and holiday music, will be presented 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 5-9:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 28-Dec. 7, on the circular grounds of Sayre Woods Bible Church, Route 9 south, Old Bridge.
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      Oldies Dance on agenda at Knights
            A Rock 'N' Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. Nov. 21 at Knights of Columbus 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. There will be a 50/50, door prizes and a cash bar for mixes. Singles are welcome to attend.
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      Mall shopping event benefits Project Grad.
            A Simon Evening of Giving event at Menlo Park Mall from 7-10 p.m. on Nov. 23 will benefit the Spotswood High School Project Graduation. The fundraising event will include a night of private holiday shopping, discounts and family entertainment when the mall reopens at 7 p.m. exclusively to supporters of participating charities.
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      Holiday gift fair at St. Ambrose Knights
            A holiday gift fair will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 at the St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus, 1 Frederick Place, Old Bridge. Several vendors will be on hand. For more information, call 732-727-7366.
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      Artist to demonstrate watercolor technique
            Watercolorist Lisa Budd will be the featured guest artist at the next monthly meeting of the Suburban Artists Guild (SAG) of Central New Jersey set for 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Board members will meet at 1 p.m.
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      Participants sought for library Game Day
            National Game Day will be celebrated at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., from noon to 4 p.m. on Nov. 15. Board-game lovers of all ages are invited to attend.
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      Hadassah will hold Jewelry-Making Night
            The Alisa Chapter of Hadassah, Monroe, will present a Jewelry-Making Night at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Concordia Jewish Center, Stop & Shop Center, Monroe. Participants will design and make their own jewelry. A fee will be charged according to the stones, beads, clasps, etc., selected. Original pieces may be purchased from the instructor.
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      Ladies auxiliary sets Holiday Gift Bazaar
            The Spotswood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a Holiday Gift Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Spotswood Firehouse, Main Street. The indoor event will feature a variety of vendors for holiday shopping. For more information, call 732- 251-3460 and leave a message.
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      Fundraisers
            Nov. 13, ongoing • Adopt-A-Family, sponsored by the South River Elementary/Primary School PTA, to make the holiday season more enjoyable for disadvantaged children in South River. Seeking monetary donations, new clothing, new toys, food. Call Debbie Zemann at 732-390-0678 or Donna Geesey at 732-390-8202.
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      'Great Swamp Refuge' to be topic at meeting
            The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership will hold its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Milltown Senior Center, 60 Violet Terrace. All partnership members, friends and interested residents are welcome to attend. Guest speakers Jack Higgins and Kathy Woodward will offer a presentation titled "Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
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      Healing mission coming to St. George's
            Jack and Anna Marie Sheffield will lead a healing mission on Nov. 21 and 22 at St. George's Church, 56 Main St., Helmetta. The Sheffields, who have been in the healing ministry for approximately 30 years, are the founders of two healing centers in the United States.
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      Show to benefit Interfaith Network
            The Bobby Byrne show to benefit the Interfaith Network of Care will be held from 8-11 p.m. Nov. 22 at The Cathedral of St. Assisi in the cathedral community room in Metuchen.
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