January 22, 2009 RSS feed / Bulletin Board

Event at Applebee's to aid Project Grad

Spotswood High School Project Graduation will sponsor a Dining-to-Donate fundraiser from 4 p.m. to closing Jan. 25 at Applebee's of Milltown, Ryders Crossing ShoppingCenter, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane. More...

Curtain will rise on Twain's 'Is He Dead?'

The Monroe Township High School Footlights Club will stage the New Jersey premiere of Mark Twain's "Is He Dead?" at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22, 23 and 24 in the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts at the high school, 1629 Perrineville Road. More...

St. Bart's open houses planned for Jan. 25-27

St. Bartholomew School, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will hold open houses for parents and prospective students from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 25 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 26 and 27. More...

Tickets on sale for Casino Night

The Spotswood Education Foundation will host a Mardi Gras Fat Friday Casino Night 7-11 p.m. Feb. 20 at Spotswood Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent Avenue. More...

Regional chamber will gather Jan. 27

The Jamesburg-Monroe Regional Chamber of Commerce will meet for networking at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Lisco's Country Cafe, 49 E Railroad Ave., Jamesburg. Guests are welcome. More...

Students to bowl for children with cancer

High school students throughout New Jersey are invited to take part in the third annual Prodigal Foundation Inc. High School Masters Bowling Tournament benefit set for 12:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Woodbridge Bowling Center, 346 Main St. More...

Tickets available for Jan. 23 Tricky Tray

The East Brunswick Youth Council will present its first Tricky Tray and Gift Auction beginning at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at East Brunswick High School, 380 Cranbury Road. Doors will open at 6 p.m. More...

Fibromyalgia lecture scheduled for Jan. 28

The Wellness Education Foundation, East Brunswick, will present a community lecture titled "Demystifying Fibromyalgia … What's It All About?" at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at the EdisonMain Library, 340 Plainfield Ave. More...

Nativity of Our Lord to sponsor blood drive

New Jersey Blood Services will conduct a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 185 Applegarth Road, Monroe. More...

Main Street to stage 'Love, Sex and IRS'

The Main Street Theatre Company will present its production of the comedy "Love, Sex and the IRS" at 8 p.m. Feb. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 22 and 2 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. More...

Free dental-care event scheduled at KidZdent

Cavan Brunsden, D.M.D., and Nancy Villa, D.M.D., of KidZdent, 2455 Route 516, Old Bridge, will participate in the Give Kids a Smile program, offering free preventive and emergency dental care for children ages 12 and under in a one-day event set fo More...

Auditions slated for Circle's 'Snow White'

Circle Players of Piscataway will hold auditions for its upcoming presentation of the children's show "Snow White" at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 and 29 at Circle Playhouse, 416 Victoria Ave., Piscataway. More...

'Basic Backpacking' scheduled at park

A program titled "Basic Backpacking" is planned for 1 p.m. Jan. 25 at Cheesequake State Park, Route 34, Old Bridge. Individuals ages 10 and up are welcome to attend. The event is free of charge. For more information, call 732-566- 3208. More...

Let's go racing

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Above left: Tyler Lepucki (l) and Nick Sasso, 11, place their cars on the track for a race during Saturday's Pinewood Derby for South River Cub Scout Pack 4 at Holy Trinity Church, Leonardine Avenue. More...

Church to offer big game on big screen

The Old Bridge Baptist Church, 21 Kossman St., East Brunswick, will host a Super Bowl Party featuring the big game on a big screen at 6 p.m. Feb. 1. The game will be shown on the 150-inch screen in the sanctuary. More...

PTA to host Jan. 24 Vendor/Yard Sale

The Lawrence Brook School PTA will sponsor an Indoor Vendor/Yard Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 24 in the school gym, 48 Sullivan Way, East Brunswick. More...

Artists sought for exhibit at library

The Jamesburg Public Library/Cultural Center, in conjunction with The Artisan Framer, Jamesburg, recently announced its call to artists for the second Jamesburg Art Exhibition and Sale set for March 1-22 at the Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer More...

Free skiing voucher to go to blood donors

Bracing for a sharp seasonal drop in the blood supply, New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) will collect blood throughout the state during January, National Blood Donor Month. A local drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. More...

Event at Friday's next up for OLOL

Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will host a Proceeds Night fundraiser 5-9 p.m. Jan. 22 at TGI Friday's, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. More...

Antique Bottle Show, Sale coming to S.R.

The New Jersey Antique Bottle Club will hold an Antique Bottle Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 88 Jackson St., South River. More...

Central School to host Tricky Tray at EBHS

The Central Elementary School PTA, East Brunswick, will hold a Tricky Tray on Jan. 30 at East Brunswick High School (EBHS). Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, e-mail Sharon at slsciangula@hotmail.com. More...

Escape to NYC Tricky Tray planned at OLOL

Our Lady of Lourdes School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will host an Escape to New York C Tricky Tray beginning at 7 p.m. Feb. 6. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. More...

Library to close, reopen for dedication

The Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, will be closed to the public Jan. 26-Jan. 30. The newly renovated and expanded library will be dedicated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for 1 p.m. Jan. 31. More...

Spaghetti Dinner on menu at Elks lodge

The Jamesburg Lodge Elks Lodge No. 2180 Youth Activities Committee will sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner 5-8 p.m. Jan. 30 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Cost is 10 for adults, $5 for children under age 10. More...

Comedy Night next up at legion post

American Legion Post No. 253, Devoe Avenue, Spotswood, will hold a Comedy Night starring Matt Bridgestone on Jan. 24. A buffet dinner is set for 7-8:30 p.m. The show will begin at 9 p.m. More...

Residents invited to Winter Nature Walk

The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) will sponsor a Winter Nature Walk beginning at 2 p.m. Jan. 24 at Davidson'sMill Park, South Brunswick. Inclementweather date is Jan. 25. Snow on the ground or a light snowfall will not deter the Jan. More...

Fundraisers

Jan. 22 • Proceeds Night, sponsored by the Samsel Upper Elementary School PTO, Sayreville, 5-9 p.m., at TGI Friday's, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. Participants should tell their server they are there to support the Samsel PTO. More...

Info available on E.B. board candidacy

The deadline for filing nominating petitions to run for positions on the East Brunswick Board of Education is 4 p.m. March 2. The election is scheduled for April 21. More...

Winter Wonderland coming to O.B. school

The Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road, will hold its annual Winter Wonderland from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 24. The free event will feature a magic show, face painting, arts and crafts, games and refreshments. More...

'Leader of the Pack' to take center stage

Villagers Theatre, a nonprofit center for the performing and cultural arts, will present its production of "The Leader of the Pack" at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays, Jan. 23-Feb. More...

Sacred Heart open house set for Jan. 25

Sacred Heart School, 229 Cedar St., South Amboy, will hold an open house 1-3 p.m. Jan. 25. Visitors are invited to tour the school, meet the principal, ask questions and receive answers. More...

Registration going on for computer classes

Computer-training classes are being held during January at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Registration is ongoing. All classes are two hours in length. The library is now offering "Microsoft Word 2. More...

Youngsters invited to free story time, craft

Kiddie Academy of East Brunswick, 635 Cranbury Road, will host a free Winter Story Time and Craft for youngsters from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 31. Registration is required by Jan. 26. Space is limited. Admission is free of charge. More...

Church concert to aid historic preservation

The First Reformed Church of New Brunswick will sponsor the New Jersey Gay Men's Chorus in "Raising the Roof Through Music," a concert to benefit the church's historic preservation project, at 8 p.m. on Jan. 31. Doors will open at 7 p.m. More...

St. Thomas School sets open house, signups

St. Thomas the Apostle School, Route 18 south, Old Bridge, will hold an open house after the 11 a.m. Mass on Jan. 25. Interested individuals are invited to tour the school and meet the faculty. More...