March 26, 2009 RSS feed / Bulletin Board

Residents invited to Nature Walk at park

The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) will sponsor a Nature Walk beginning at 2 p.m. March 28 along the paths at Bicentennial Park, intersection of Riva Avenue and Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick. Rain date is March 29. More...

Egg hunt, hat contest scheduled for April 11

The Monroe Township Mother's Club and the Monroe Township Recreation Department will hold their annual Egg Hunt and Bonnet/Top Hat Contest beginning at noon on April 11 at Dey Farm, Old Church Road, Monroe. More...

Mortgage crisis to be topic at forum

The Jamesburg Borough Council will present a Mortgage-Crisis Forum 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 28 at Jamesburg Borough Hall, 131 Perrineville Road. More...

Bunny to appear at Easter Egg Hunt

American Legion Post No. 253, Devoe Avenue, Spotswood, will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 11 a.m. April 5, rain or shine. More...

College seeks girls for monthlong tech camp

Middlesex County College (MCC), Edison, is looking for high school freshman girls to attend TechXploration, a free summer camp program in which teen girls design, develop and construct a working model of a fairgrounds ride, visit a theme park to be More...

E.B. church schedules Indoor Rummage Sale

Aldersgate United Methodist Church will host a Church Indoor Rummage Sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 3 in the white house next to the church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. More...

'Twilight' Party coming to library

The Milltown Public Library, 20 W. Church St., will host a "Twilight" Party at 6 p.m. April 3. The library will remain open until 8 p.m. The event will feature trivia, contests and the movie. Tickets are available at the library. More...

Curtain to rise on 'Music Man Junior'

The Appleby School Drama Club will present "The Music Man Junior" at 7 p.m. April 2 and 3 and 2 p.m. April 4 at Spotswood High School, Summerhill Road. Tickets cost $5 each and are available at Appleby School, 23 Vliet St., Spotswood. More...

Lenten Fish Fry planned for March 27

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...

Job-assistance workshops planned

The Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County, the Jewish Family and Vocational Service, the Jewish Social Service and community synagogues will offer an employment-assistance program, "The Employment and Networking Tool Kit," 7:30 p.m. More...

Church to present job-security seminar

"Strategies To Hold on to Your Job," a seminar designed to offer practical advice and specific techniques for keeping jobs and improving job security in good times and bad, is set for 7:30-9 p.m. More...

Children to take part in events at library

The Monroe Township Public Library will offer several upcoming events for children. A "Scavenger Hunt" program, set for March 29-April 4, is designed to help youngsters discover the activities and services at the library. More...

Adults invited to lectures, workshops

The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will host several upcoming adult workshops and lectures. The events are sponsored by the Friends of the East Brunswick Library. More...

Blood drive slated for April 5 in E.B.

IQRA Community Services Inc., East Brunswick, will hold a blood drive in collaboration with the Blood Center of New Jersey at 1 p.m. April 5 at East Brunswick Congregational Church, 402 New Brunswick Ave. More...

Fundraisers

March 26 • Proceeds Night, sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes School, Milltown, 5-9 p.m., at TGI Friday's, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. Restaurant will donate 20 percent of each supporter's check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. More...

Library will mark 20th birthday April 1

The Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, will celebrate its 20th anniversary 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. April 1. Patrons are invited to stop by during library hours for light refreshments. More...

Producers seek cast members for musical

Auditions for the upcoming the Main Street Theatre Company production of "The Music Man" are set for 7 p.m. March 30, 31 and April 1 at the group's theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Callbacks will take place at 7 p.m. More...

Bowne-Munro plans April 4 clothing drive

The Bowne-Munro PTA will hold a clothing drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 4 at the school, 120 Main St., East Brunswick. Items sought include clothes, shoes, handbags, belts, sheets, towels, stuffed animals, etc. More...

Nonfood-vendor space available at fair

Nonfood vendors and others selling or displaying unique merchandise are sought for the 71st annual Middlesex County Fair set for Aug. 3-9 at the fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. More...

Comedy Night to raise funds for Irwin PTA

The Irwin Elementary School PTA will host a Comedy Night April 3 at the Stress Factory, New Brunswick. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for dinner; the show will begin at 8 p.m. Headliner will be comic Vinnie Brand. More...

Curtain to rise on 'Annie Junior' in E.B.

The Hammarskjold Drama Club will present its production of "Annie Junior" 7:30 p.m. April 2 and 3 in the East Brunswick Performing Arts Center at Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane. Tickets cost $5 per person. More...

Open house to mark salon's anniversary

Creations Hair Design Studio, 469 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will celebrate its third anniversary with an open house set for 1-4 p.m. March 29. The public is invited to attend. More...

Chelsea to host Easter Egg Hunt

The Chelsea at East Brunswick, 606 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. April 4. Children ages 1-6 are invited to attend. Participants should bring a basket and their family. To reserve, call 732-651-6100. More...

Donors needed for PTA blood drive

The Barclay Brook/Brookside/Oak Tree PTA, Monroe, will host its sixth annual blood drive, in conjunction with the Blood Center of New Jersey, 2-7:30 p.m. March 30 at Barclay Brook School, 358 Buckelew Ave. More...

Seniors invited to free computer workshop

The Middlesex County Educational Technology Training Center (ETTC) will host a free, hands-on computer workshop for senior citizens 9:30-11 a.m. April 3 in the East Brunswick Public Schools Administration Building, 760 Route 18. More...

Clooney film on tap at Spotswood Library

The Friends of the Spotswood Public Library will host a Movie Night at 7 p.m. April 3 at the library, 548 Main St. The film, which was directed by the Coen brothers, stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Frances McDormand and John Malkovich. More...

Harp, violin music will fill E.B. Library

The East Brunswick Arts Commission and the East Brunswick Public Library will present two upcoming concerts at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Musician Elaine Christy will perform "Encore! The Heavenly Harp" at 3 p.m. March 29. More...

Attorney to shed light on wills, elder law

The East Brunswick Adult and Community Education Program will present a seminar titled "Wills, Probate and Elder Law" 7-8:30 p.m. March 30 at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Presenter will be attorney Kenneth Vercammen of Edison. More...

Local theatre troupe to offer youth classes

The Main Street Theatre Academy, a subsidiary of the Main Street Theatre Company, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville, is now registering students for the 2009 spring semester of its Theatre Classes for Kids, set for Saturday morning More...

DPW event open to county residents

The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders will sponsor a Department of Public Works (DPW) event 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or until the truck is full March 28 in the parking lot at the Milltown Municipal Building,Washington Avenue. More...

Event at Applebee's to benefit Project Grad

South River High School Project Graduation will sponsor a Dining-to-Donate fundraiser 11 a.m.-closing April 1 at Applebee's, Ryders Crossing Shopping Center, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. More...

Milltown Lions sets Pancake Breakfast

The Milltown Lions Club will sponsor its annual Pancake Breakfast 7:30 a.m.- noon March 29 in the cafeteria at Our Lady of Lourdes School, Cleveland Avenue, Milltown. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for children up to age 10. More...

Vendor, crafter slots available at event

Vendors and crafters are sought for the South River Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market set for 8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 18 at the post home, 31 Reid St. Rain date is April 19. More...

Nominees sought for for rec/parks award

The township of East Brunswick is accepting nominations for the 2009 Friends of Recreation, Parks and Community Services Award. More...

Sociable Singles to gather in Monroe

Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold a meeting 1-4 p.m March 29 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...