February 12, 2009 RSS feed / Bulletin Board

Elks offers American flags for purchase

Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, 74 W. Railroad Ave., is sponsoring a Flag Sale during its Friday-night Fish Fries through Sept. 11. American flags will be available in various sizes, types and price ranges. More...

Friends sponsoring trip to flower show

The Friends of the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will sponsor its annual trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on March 5. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. More...

S.R. GOP to celebrate at Red and White Ball

South River Republican Organization will hold its 2009 Red and White Ball on Feb. 21 at the Portuguese Fisherman, 11 Jackson St., South River (parking and entrance behind the restaurant, off Ferry Street). Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m. More...

Valentine's open house set at shelter

The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center will host a Valentine's Day Open House and Adoption Event 12:30-4 p.m. Feb. 14 at the shelter, 1400 Main St. Complimentary refreshments and goodies will be given to all visitors. More...

Frost PTA schedules Feb. 20 Tricky Tray

The Frost Elementary School PTA will sponsor its fourth annual Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 in the cafeteria at Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane, East Brunswick. Doors will open at 6 p.m.G rand prize will be $1,000 in cash. More...

Prospective members invited to MOMS Club

The MOMS Club of the East Brunswick Area will hold its monthly business meeting at 10 a.m. Feb. 20. Interested moms are invited to attend the event and meet club members. For event location and to reserve, e-mail ebmomsclub@ymail.com. More...

Famous Dave's event to aid girls basketball

The East Brunswick High School Girls Basketball Club will sponsor a Dining-To- Donate fundraiser from noon to closing Feb. 20 at Famous Dave's, Route 1 south, New Brunswick, next to the AMC Movie Theatre. More...

Fundraisers

Feb. 12-15 • Gift-Basket Raffle, to benefit the American Heart Association (AHA), sponsored by Vogue Hair and Nail Studios, Ticetown Square Mall, intersection of Route 9 and Ticetown Road, Old Bridge. More...

'Raritan: A River in Recovery' talk Feb. 17

Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) will meet 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Milltown Senior Center, 60 Violet Terrace. More...

EBEF seeks donations to help pay for piano

Contributions are sought to help the East Brunswick Education Foundation (EBEF) complete its goal of placing a professionalquality grand piano at the East Brunswick Performing Arts Center (EBPAC) at Hammarkskjold Middle School. More...

School seeks members for advisory council

New members are sought for the Our Lady of Lourdes School Advisory Council (SAC), Milltown, which was organized in July 2006 to share in the governance of the parish school. More...

Crafters and vendors sought for HSA show

Crafters and vendors are sought for the St. Thomas the Apostle HSA annual Spring Crafts and More Show set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 7 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Rental tables are available at a cost of $30. More...

S.R. rec sports signups planned for Feb. 18-20

South River Parks and Recreation spring sports registration will be held 7:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 18 and 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20 in the South River Elementary/Middle School auxiliary gym, Johnson Place. More...

Dance team to host tricky tray, auction

The Old Bridge School of Dance Jewels Completion Team will sponsor a Tricky Tray Gift Auction beginning at 1 p.m. March 1 at the South River Knights of Columbus Hall, 88 Jackson St. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. More...

Milltown rec sponsors trips, tennis, fitness

The Milltown Department of Recreation is offering several upcoming events open to borough residents and nonresidents. An excursion to see the 3 p.m. performance of "The Lion King" on Broadway is set for March 15. More...

Cash-for-gold event will benefit OLOL

Our Lady of Lourdes School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will host a Gold Rush fundraiser from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 22. More...

SWMHS class of '88 20th reunion March 14

The Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) class of 1988 will hold its 20th reunion at 6 p.m. March 14, 2009, at the Channel Club Marina, Channel Drive, Monmouth Beach.All alumni contact JillGerba Chrysanthopoulos via e-mail at AJCHRYS@aol. More...

Bill of Rights to be focus of discussion

The East Brunswick Historical Society will present attorney Alan Brodman and students from the Institute for Political and Legal Education in a program titled "The Bill of Rights: Its History" 2-4 p.m. Feb. 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. Feb. 26 at TGI Friday's, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. More...

Tickets on sale for comedy fundraiser

The Stress Factory Comedy Club, 90 Church St., New Brunswick, will present a Feb. 15 comedy-show fundraiser to benefit Spotswood High School Project Graduation. Dinner is set for 5 p.m. The show will begin at 7 p.m. More...

Mardi Gras fest on tap at Jamesburg church

The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg will host a Mardi Gras Party beginning at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 in the church Fellowship Hall, 175 Gatzmer Ave. The event will feature food, beads, feather masks, music and more. More...

Sacred Heart HSA schedules Fish Dinner

The HSA of Sacred Heart School, Cedar Street, South Amboy, will host its annual Lenten Fish Dinner 4-7 p.m. Feb. 27 in the school cafeteria (Walnut Street entrance). More...

Temple cancels Rummage Sale

The East Brunswick Jewish Center Rummage Sale, scheduled for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 15 and 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 16 at the synagogue, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, has been canceled. For more information, call 732-257-7070. More...

Oldies dance slated for Feb. 20 in O.B.

A Rock 'n' Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. Feb. 20 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council 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...

VFW schedules Valentine's Day gala

Spotswood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. No. 4589 will host its Sweetheart Dance 7 p.m.-midnight Feb. 14 at the post home, 33 Daniel Road. The event will feature a hot buffet, beer, wine, soda, music, dancing and door prizes. More...

S.B., Rutgers libraries assisting unemployed

New Jersey libraries are responding to the needs of the community as the economy continues to reel and New Jersey's unemployment rate soars. More...

Hikers to learn about South River aquifer

The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) will sponsor a hike in the South River aquifer beginning at 1 p.m. Feb. 21. In case of rain, the event will be postponed to 10 a.m. Feb. 22. More...

Reunions on tap for Coral Sea crewmen

Crewmen who have served aboard the USS Coral Sea CVB/CVA/CV-43 are sought for an April 25 "minireunion" at Sir John's Restaurant, North Brunswick. More...

Lions to host Feb. 22 Pancake Breakfast

The South River Lions Club will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast on Feb. 22 at St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Church Hall, 284 Whitehead Ave., South River. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children age 12 and under. More...

Sociable Singles to gather in Monroe

Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold a meeting 1-4 p.m Feb. 22 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. All are welcome to attend. More...

OLV Columbiettes sets Fish-Fry Dinners

Our Lady of Victory Columbiettes will host Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners 4:30-7 p.m. on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25, and on six consecutive Fridays, March 6-April 10, at the Knights of ColumbusVictorianHall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. More...

Church to sponsor Spaghetti Dinner

Trinity United Methodist Church, 815 Bordentown Ave., Sayreville, will hold a Spaghetti Dinner 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 21. Dinner will include spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, salad, rolls, homemade desserts and a beverage. More...

'Ghost Town' next up for library film fest

The Popular Films Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will conclude Feb. 17 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of the American romantic-comedy "Ghost Town" starring Ricky Gervais, Greg Kinnear and Tea Leoni. More...

Regional chamber schedules activities

The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce has the following events remaining this month: A Chamber and Chamber Visitors Bureau (CVB) Ribbon Cutting is planned for 5-7 p.m. Feb. More...

Nature hike next up at Cheesequake Park

A nature hike is set to begin at 1 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Cheesequake Park Interpretive Center, Gordon Road, Old Bridge. Admission is free of charge. For more information, call 732-566- 3208. More...

Fish-Fry Dinners on menu at Elks lodge

Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will offer its annual Fish-Fry Dinners on Fridays, Feb. 20-April 10, at the Elks lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Dinners will include broiled or fried seafood. Takeout orders will be available. More...

B'nai B'rith couples to gather for brunch

The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (age 40-plus) will meet for brunch at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 22 at Buttonwood Manor, 845 Route 34, Matawan. Cost is $18 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Prospective members are welcome. More...