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      Bulletin Board March 5, 2009  RSS feed
      Classes, programs set at S.R. Senior Center
            A variety of activities and events will take place during March at the South River Office on Aging/Senior Center, 55 Reid St. The center is open from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. The schedule is as follows: • fitness room — 9:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
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      SEPTA to sponsor spring fundraiser
            The East Brunswick Special Education PTA (SEPTA) will host a spring fundraiser presented by Designer Divas 7-9 p.m. March 12 at East Brunswick Baseball League Managers Hall, Dunhams Corner Road. Designer handbags, jewelry, clothing and accessories will be sold. Massages will be available. Refreshments will be served.
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      Fish-Fry Dinners set at legion post
            American Legion Post No. 25 will host Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners 5-8 p.m. Fridays through April 10 at the post home, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown. Donation is $9 and includes fries, coleslaw, cake and coffee. Takeouts are available. Free parking is available across the street from the post home.
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      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. Cost is $115 and includes bus transportation and mezzanine seating.
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      Patsy Palma concert slated for March 14
            "Patsy Palma and Friends" will be presented at 7 p.m. March 14 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Palma, aided by some of his musical friends, will perform a concert of classic standards and oldies. Italian-American fare will be on sale at the theater café.
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      Mystery symposium planned for April 25
            Sisters in Crime-Central Jersey and the New Jersey Press Women (NJPW) will sponsor Give Me a Clue!, the fifth annual Clued-In Mystery Symposium, April 25 at the Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Ave. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. for a continental breakfast and networking. The symposium will run through 5 p.m.
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      Tickets available for Lenten Fish Fry
            The Men and Women of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will hold a Lenten Fish-Fry Dinner 5-7 p.m. March 27 in the parish hall, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for youngsters ages 5-12. The buffet menu will include bread, fried-fish sandwich, corn on the cob, coleslaw, fries and coffee/iced tea.
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      Library offering new résumé software
            The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, is introducing Optimal Résumé, a new Web-based résumé-building software application for library cardholders to create, present and manage résumés.
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      E.B. AARP schedules meeting and trips
            East Brunswick AARP Chapter No. 4855 will meet at 10:30 a.m. March 10 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Guest speaker Al McDermott of the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office, will offer a program titled "Senior Safety.
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      Immigration to be focus of discussion
            Dr. Stephen Steinlight, senior policy analyst at the Center for Immigration Studies, Washington, D.C., will be guest speaker at the next general meeting of the Alisa Chapter of Hadassah set for 7:15 p.m. March 16 at the Jewish Center of Concordia, Perrineville Road, Stop and Shop Shopping Center, Monroe.
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      VFW to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
            East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will sponsor a St. Patrick's Day Dinner 8:30 p.m. until sold out March 14 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road. Cost is $10 per person. For more information, call 732-254-9674.
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      Tickets available for fashion show/dinner
            The East Brunswick Woman's Club will hold its Spring Awakening Fashion Show fundraiser March 26 at the East Brunswick Chateau, Cranbury Road. The event will feature the fashion show, dinner and a basket raffle. Donation is $45 per person. Proceeds will support scholarships and local charities.
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      Yard sale to raise funds for drama club
            The Appleby School Drama Club, Spotswood, will hold its annual Giant Yard Sale 8 a.m.-3 p.m. March 7 at Memorial Middle School, 115 Summerhill Road, Spotswood. The event will be held rain or shine. Donations may be dropped off 3-8 p.m. March 6 at Memorial School.
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      Scouts to sponsor Spaghetti Dinner
            East Brunswick Boy Scout Troop No. 223 will host its annual Spaghetti Dinner 3- 7 p.m. March 8 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Tickets cost $8 per person, $6 for children under age 12.
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      Purim gala to feature games, crafts, prizes
            Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave., will hold a Purim Carnival 2:30-4 p.m. March 8. Admission is $10 per child and includes crafts, games, snacks and prizes. Youngsters are invited to dress in their favorite costume.
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      Cash-for-gold event will benefit OLOL
            Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will host a Gold Rush fundraiser 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 15 in Lourdes Hall (OLOL Church basement), North Main Street, Milltown. Nationwide Gold and Estate Buyers will offer guests cash for their old, broken, used or unwanted gold jewelry, sterling silver, silver and gold coins, diamonds and vintage watches.
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      Fish-Fry Dinners set at legion post
            American Legion Post No. 25 will host Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners 5-8 p.m. Fridays through April 10 at the post home, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown. Donation is $9 and includes fries, coleslaw, cake and coffee. Takeouts are available. Free parking is available across the street from the post home.
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      S.R. American Legion slates holiday dinner
            American Legion Post No. 214 will sponsor its annual St. Patrick's Day and St. Joseph's Day Dinner 2-6 p.m. March 8 at the post home, 264 Whitehead Ave., South River. Guests may select a corned beef or ham dinner. Donation is $10 for adults, $4 for children under age 10.
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      Bunny to appear at holiday breakfast
            East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will sponsor a Breakfast With the Easter Bunny 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 29 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road. Cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children age 10 and under. To reserve, call 732-254-9674 by March 15.
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      Fibromyalgia lecture planned for March 10
            The Wellness Education Foundation, East Brunswick, will present a community lecture titled "Demystifying Fibromyalgia … What's It All About?" at 7:30 p.m. March 10 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center.
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      Lenten Film Series continues at church
            Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, is holding a Lenten Film Series Sunday evenings in the church media room.
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      Country Breakfast set at Masonic lodge
            Milltown Masonic Lodge No. 294, 30 N. Main St., will host its annual All-You-Can- Eat Country Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 8. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, potatoes, sausage, bacon, coffee and juice. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children under age 12. Tickets will be available at the door.
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      Lasagna on menu at Spotswood church
            Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main St., will host a Lasagna Dinner 5-7 p.m. March 21. Takeouts will be available from 4-5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for children ages 5-12.
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      Events for adults scheduled at library
            The Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, will offer a variety of March events for adults. A meeting of One Book New Jersey (OBNJ) is set for 10:30 a.m. March 13. A discussion is planned on this year's OBNJ adult selection, "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" by Junot Diaz.
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      Vendors, donations sought for garage sale
            Participants and donations are needed for the Spotswood High School Project Graduation Garage Sale set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 4 at Memorial Middle School, 115 Summerhill Road, Spotswood. The event will take place rain or shine.
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      Tickets on sale for Shabbat event
            Congregation Etz Chaim, Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave., will participate in the March 20 Shabbat Across America program beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by a traditional kosher Shabbat dinner with conversation and fellowship.
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      Tickets available for PTA wine tasting
            The Milltown PTA will present its first wine-tasting event, A Knight Out, at 7 p.m. March 7 at Milltown American Legion Hall, 4 JFK Drive. The evening will feature a sampling of wine and beer, entertainment by comedian Mike Burton, light refreshments, basket raffles and door prizes.
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      Antique appraisals to aid Project Grad
            Spotswood High School Project Graduation will present an Antique Roadshow fundraiser 1-3 p.m. March 8 at the Spotswood Firehouse, 495 Main St. The event will feature appraisals by Barbara's Unique Boutique, Jamesburg. Guests are invited to bring their old military and musical memorabilia, jewelry, coins, knickknacks, etc., for appraisal.
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      Comedy show to raise funds for fireman
            Firefighters Helping Firefighters Inc. will sponsor a comedy-show fundraiser featuring the Rev. Bob Levy, Louis "Twitchels" Centanni and Ed McGonigle, 7 p.m. March 6 at Royal Albert's Palace, 1050 King George Post Road, Fords section of Woodbridge.
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      Fundraisers
            March 5-30 • Easter Bake Sale, sponsored by St. EuphrosyniaBelarusianGreekOrthodoxChurch, Whitehead Avenue, South River. Orders taken through March 30 for babka, pierogi, blintzes, chrusciki. Food pickup scheduled for 3-7 p.m. April 9 at the church. To order, visit the Belarusian American Center, kitchen entrance, 284 Whitehead Ave.
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