March 12, 2009 RSS feed / Bulletin Board

Blood donors to get free gas card

The Blood Center of New Jersey will sponsor a blood drive 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. March 14 in the Society Hill Clubhouse, 400 Thames Drive, Old Bridge. All donors will receive a complimentary $15 gas card and a free cholesterol test. More...

Reunion planned for '77-'80 MTHS classes

The Monroe Township High School classes of 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1980 will hold a reunion 6-11 p.m. July 11 at the Crowne Plaza Monroe, Forsgate Drive. For more information e-mail MTHSReunion@ gmail.com. More...

Boating course planned for March 28

Coast Guard Flotilla Auxiliary 2-1, 167 Main St., Sayreville, will offer "America's Boating Course" 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. March 28. Cost is $55, including textbook. More...

St. Pat's Oldies Dance on tap in Old Bridge

A St. Patrick's Day Oldies Dance is planned for 7:30-11:30 p.m. March 14 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. More...

Temple will begin women's lecture series

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, will offer a three-part women's lecture series, Evenings Out, featuring guest speakers and a light dinner. Dr. More...

B'nai B'rith couples plan March 29 brunch

The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (age 40-plus) will meet for brunch at 11:30 a.m. March 29 at the Colts Neck Inn, corner of routes 34 and 537. Cost is $15.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Prospective members are welcome. More...

'Identity Theft' to be focus at O.B. Library

A program titled "Identity-Theft Prevention" is set for 7 p.m. March 16 at the Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. More...

Library offering free jazz concert tickets

The Monroe Township Public Library's 20th Anniversary Jazz Concert will take place at 7 p.m. April 3 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The event will feature music from pianist John Bianculli, vocalist Deb Lyons and percussionist Tom Baker. More...

VFW to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will sponsor a St. Patrick's Day Dinner beginning at 8:30 p.m. March 14 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road. Cost is $10 per person. For more information, call 732-254- 9674. More...

Meeting to feature watercolor demo

Award-winning watercolorist Mark de Mos will focus on an interior scene in the historic Baldwin House at the next meeting of the Suburban Artists Guild (SAG) set for 2 p.m. March 13 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. More...

St. Bart's School continues registration

St. Bartholomew School, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, is continuing to register new students for the 2009-10 school year. Tours are available upon request. More...

Library sponsors online book group

The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, is offering Book Talk, a new Web-based online book discussion group. Each month a book will be selected from the New York Times Bestseller List to be the focus of an online discussion. More...

Lautenberg staff to work mobile office

Members of the constituent-services staff of Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 18 in the Freeholder Meeting Room, Middlesex County Administration Building, 1 John F. More...

Library will offer stories, crafts, music

In-person registration will begin March 16 for spring story times at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. Telephone and in-person registration will be accepted beginning March 17. More...

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. More...

Tickets available for Bunny Breakfast

The Immaculate Conception Fathers Club will host its annual Breakfast With the Easter Bunny 9 a.m.-noon March 29 in the Immaculate Conception School cafeteria, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. A buffet breakfast will be served. More...

Spaghetti Dinner on menu at VFW post

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451 will host a Spaghetti Dinner 3-7 p.m. March 28 at the post home, 31 Reid St., South River. Dinner will include spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, salad, bread, coffee, tea, soda and dessert. More...

Mulvey to present Celtic music at library

Musician and singer Heather Mulvey will offer a concert titled "Celtic Music Journey" at 7 p.m. March 14 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. More...

Vendor Sale to benefit Fourth of July gala

The Milltown Fourth of July Committee will sponsor a Vendor Sale noon-3 p.m. March 21 at the Milltown Firehouse, Cottage Avenue. Representatives of Tastefully Simple, Premier Jewelry and Arbonne will sell their products. More...

EBJC drama group will stage 'Grease'

The USY/Kadima drama group of the East Brunswick Jewish Center (EBJC), 511 Ryders Lane, will present "Grease" at 9 p.m. April 25 and 6 p.m. April 26. The show will be directed by Bobbi Blumenthal. More...

Tickets on sale for Daisy Breakfast

The 26th annual Ralph Lamo Memorial Daisy Breakfast will be held 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 5 at the East Brunswick Hilton, Route 18, East Brunswick. More...

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. More...

Circus to raise funds for Hemophilia panel

Phills Brothers will host a Sunshine Magic Circus fundraiser to benefit the Hemophilia Association of New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. March 20 at South River High School, Montgomery Street. More...

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. More...

Bill of Rights and criminals to be topic

The East Brunswick Historical Society will present David Stahl, attorney and mayor of East Brunswick, in a program titled "The Bill of Rights: How It Affects the Rights of Criminals" 2-4 p.m. More...

Youngsters invited to Scout Movie Night

Cub Scout Pack No. 223 invites East Brunswick boys in kindergarten-fifth grade to attend a Family Movie Night 7:30 p.m. March 27 at Chittick Elementary School, Flagler Street, East Brunswick. More...

Tickets available for Partner in Excellence

The East Brunswick Education Foundation (EBEF) will sponsor its annual Partner in Excellence Dinner at 6:30 p.m. April 1 at The Pines, Edison. More...

OLV Columbiettes sets Fish-Fry Dinners

Our Lady of Victory Columbiettes will host Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays through April 10 at the Knights of Columbus Victorian Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. More...

Alzheimer's support group sets meeting

The Alzheimer's Disease Support Network of Middlesex County will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. March 12 at the Piscataway Senior Center, Hoes Lane. For more information, call Mildred Potenza at 732-235-8400. More...

Alborada schedules gala and fundraiser

The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, Old Bridge, will host Passport to Spain, the company's fifth annual gala and fundraiser, 5:30-10 p.m. March 22 at Ria Mar Restaurant, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. More...

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. More...

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. More...

Fundraisers

March 12 • Designer Divas, spring fundraiser sponsored by East Brunswick Special Education PTA (SEPTA), 7-9 p.m., at East Brunswick Baseball League Managers Hall, Dunhams Corner Road. Designer handbags, jewelry, clothing, accessories. More...

Dinner to raise funds for IPLE trip to D.C.

The state champion East Brunswick High School Political and Legal Education (IPLE) Advanced Placement (AP) class will hold a Spaghetti Dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. March 13 at the high school, Cranbury Road. More...