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      Bulletin Board September 3, 2009  RSS feed
      Chinese-language classes to begin in E.B.
            Mid-Jersey Chinese School, a nonprofit organization offering Chinese-language instruction and cultural classes for adults and children, is accepting applications for 2009- 10 enrollment. Classes will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday mornings beginning Sept. 12 at Churchill Junior High School, East Brunswick.
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      MOMS aim to raise cancer awareness
            The East Brunswick Area MOMS Club will "Turn the Town Teal" to raise awareness of ovarian cancer during the month of September. Teal ribbons will be displayed throughout East Brunswick for the Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation.
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      SAG slates meeting, seeks new members
            The Suburban Artist Guild of Central New Jersey (SAG) will hold open registration at its first regular meeting of the 2009-10 year at 1 p.m. Sept. 11 at the East Brunswick Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. New members are welcome to enroll.
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      Vendor Day to aid Ronald McDonald
            The Italian American Club of Renaissance at Cranbury will sponsor a Vendor Day to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Foundation 1-5 p.m. Sept. 12 at Renaissance at Cranbury Crossing, 48 Vineyard Court, Monroe, off Cranbury Station Road.
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      Vendors sought for family day, car show
            Vendor and crafter space is available at the Spotswood Drug and Alcohol Alliance Spotswood Family Day and Car Show set for noon-4 p.m. Oct. 17 at Spotswood High School, Summerhill Road. Rain date is Oct. 18. The car show will be sponsored by the Hollywood Nights Cruisers.
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      E.B. Woman's Club seeking new members
            The East Brunswick Woman's Club is conducting a new-member drive. The club is open to all women in East Brunswick and surrounding communities who want to use their talents and skills to promote civic, educational and social services to improve the lives of individuals in the community.
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      Korean War/service panel seeks members
            Korean War veterans and Korean service veterans are invited to join the Korean War Veterans Association Central Jersey Chapter No. 148, Monroe. The group meets at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of every month in the courtroom at the Monroe Township Municipal Building, Perrineville Road.
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      Vendors needed at Monroe Country Fair
            Vendors are sought for the 21st annual Monroe Township Country Fair set for Sept. 13 at Thompson Park, Perrineville Road. Rain date is Sept. 27. The event is sponsored by the Monroe Township Recreation Department and the Monroe Township Mother's Club.
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      Junior Woman's Club holding member drive
            The Junior Woman's Club of the Greater Brunswick Area, a social-service group of women ages 18-40, is seeking new members for 2009-10. The club's next meeting is set for 8 p.m. Sept. 4 at the United Methodist Church, Main Street, Milltown.
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      Vendors are needed for Sayreville Day
            Vendors and crafters are needed for Sayreville Day, which is scheduled to be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Kennedy Park in Parlin. The rain date is Sept. 20. Details: 732-735-1653 or sayrevilleday2009@ verizon.net.
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      Catholic Women sets Sept. 27 blood drive
            The Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women, in conjunction with New Jersey Blood Services, will host a blood drive 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 27 in the cafeteria at Sacred Heart School, Cedar Street and Washington Road, South Amboy.
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      Milltown Rec slates tennis clinic, trips to Broadway
            The Milltown Department of Recreation will sponsor several upcoming events and programs open to residents and nonresidents. Individuals from age 3 to adult are invited to join the six-week Fall Tennis Clinic set to begin Sept. 26. Call the rec office for age groups and prices.
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      Monroe rec sponsors sand-sculpting contest
            The Monroe Township Recreation Department will sponsor its 11th annual sandsculpting contest through Sept. 11. The competition is open to township residents who create a sand sculpture during any trip to a beach, lake, resort, campsite, etc.
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      Friends of Library to host membership tea
            The Friends of the Monroe Township Library will host a membership tea for current members 1-2:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Pianist Bill Woolman will perform live music and refreshments will be served. Current members are encouraged to bring a friend to join. Call 732-521-5000, ext. 134 by Sept. 6 to register.
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      Blood drive planned for Sept. 6 at Knights
            A blood drive is set for 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Sayreville Knights of Columbus Council Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Each donor will receive a free $15 gas card. For more information, call 732-257- 2061.
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      Sayreville to host 'Blast from the Past'
            The Sayreville Recreation Department will hold a "Blast from the Past" classic car show featuring music from the '50s, '60s and '70s 6-10 p.m. Sept. 12 at Kennedy Park, Washington Road. That same evening, "Madagascar," rated G, will also be shown at 8 p.m. Lawn chairs are suggested.
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      Meditation sessions scheduled at library
            The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will offer volunteerled meditation sessions 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30 and Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Participants will have the opportunity to de-stress and find "quiet time.
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      Sponsorships offered for OLOL Fall Festival
            Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will hold its fourth annual Fall Festival 5-10 p.m. Oct. 2, noon-11 p.m. Oct. 3, and noon-6 p.m. Oct. 4, outdoors on the school grounds. The event will feature food, games, music and more. All proceeds will go toward the long-term preservation and maintenance of the school.
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      Israel documentary to be screened in E.B.
            The East Brunswick Jewish Center (EBJC), 511 Ryders Lane, will host the Gideon Lidor Memorial Lecture featuring a screening of the new documentary, "The Case for Israel: Democracy's Outpost," at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 12. In the film, Alan Dershowitz, Harvard Law School professor and outspoken champion of individual rights, rises in defense of the Jewish state.
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      Registration on tap for autism golf event
            Autism New Jersey, a nonprofit agency providing advocacy and information to families affected by autism, and the professionals who support them, will hold its 11th annual Autism Charity Golf Outing beginning at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 14 at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe.
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      Teens invited to join museum volunteers
            New members are sought to join ZAMbassadors, the team of teen volunteers at the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick. The program is open to especially motivated high school students in grades 10-12 who want to become museum assistants and at the same time fulfill their community-service requirements.
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      Donors needed for Sept. 5 blood drive
            The Old Bridge First Aid and Rescue Squad, in conjunction with New Jersey Blood Services, will hold a blood drive 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 5 in the squad building, 200 Marlboro Road, Old Bridge. For more information or to schedule an appointment, log on to www.nybc.org or call 1-800-933-BLOOD.
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      Talent-contest tryouts scheduled for Sept. 13
            Auditions for the second annual Milltown's Got Talent competition will be held at noon Sept. 13 at the Milltown Senior Center, Violet Terrace. The Milltown Revitalization Committee is looking for participants to join in the talent event set for 2 p.m. at this year's Milltown Day, Oct. 3, in Borough Park, JFK Boulevard and Violet Terrace.
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      Space available for vendors at Fall Fest
            Vendors are sought for the fourth annual Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School Fall Festival set for 5-10 p.m. Oct. 2, noon-11 p.m. Oct. 3, and noon-6 p.m. Oct. 4, outdoors on the school grounds, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown. The event will be held rain or shine.
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      Main Street to stage 'Nuts' Sept. 11-26
            The Main Street Theatre Company will present its Actor Series production of Tom Topor's "Nuts" at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 11-26, and 2 p.m. on Sept. 20, at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville.
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      Vendors are sought for Old Bridge Day
            The Old Bridge Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking vendors for Old Bridge Day 2009 set for Oct. 3. The event will feature amusements, food, crafts and live entertainment. For more information or to reserve, call 732-607-7940 or log on to www.oldbridge. com.
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      Nativity of Our Lord will host blood drive
            New Jersey Blood Services will conduct a fall blood drive from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 185 Applegarth Road, Monroe. Donors must be at least 17 years of age (17-year-olds need a parent's permission letter), weigh at least 110 pounds and may not have donated blood within the last 56 days.
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      Molly Pitcher Guild sets Sept. 14 meeting
            The Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at Neff Chapel, Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road, Tennent section of Manalapan. The event will feature an informative speaker and refreshments will be served.
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      Items needed for Wolverine fundraiser
            Donations of merchandise, gift baskets, cash and gift certificates are needed for the Monroe Wolverines' first Tricky- Tray fundraiser to be held Sept. 25. Parents are also needed to donate desserts, coffee and beverages. Volunteers are also welcome to join the tricky tray committee. For more information, call 732-251-8827 or email veedeeda@yahoo.com.
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      Dancers invited to Sept. 13, 20 auditions
            The New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble will hold auditions for its upcoming fall season Sept. 13 and 20 in the dance studios at the Simon Forum and Athletic Center at Drew University, 26 Madison Ave., Madison. There is a $30 audition fee.
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      New Master Gardener program to begin
            A new season of Master Gardener Environmental and Community Stewardship classes will be starting soon. The program is sponsored by the Middlesex County office of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Master Gardeners will become community volunteers, trained in earth-friendly gardening and environmental principles.
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      Classes, programs set at S.R. Senior Center
            A variety of activities and events will take place during September at the South River Office on Aging/Senior Center, 55 Reid St. The center, which is open from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, will be closed Sept. 7 and 18.
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      Radio Control Club slates FunFly benefit
            The Tri-County Radio Control (RC) Club will hold a benefit FunFly and Model Aircraft Show noon-3 p.m. Sept. 13 at Heavenly Farms Park, Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick, across from the athletic fields. All proceeds will go to the Daisy Association of East Brunswick, an organization that offers recreation and sports activities for children with special needs.
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      Toastmasters to hold Sept. 10, 24 meetings
            The Old Bridge Toastmasters Club will meet 7-9 p.m. Sept. 10 and 24 at Cottrell Community Church, Cottrell Road, Old Bridge. Interested individuals are invited to join in the club's free four-week course to improve public-speaking skills.
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      Chivukula mobile office hours slated
            Assemblyman Upendra J. Chivukula (D- 17th District) will hold mobile office hours at libraries across the 17th District during September and October.
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      Woman's Club plans Covered-Dish Dinner
            The East Brunswick Woman's Club will hold its annual Covered-Dish Dinner at 6 p.m. Sept. 9 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133, 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. To reserve, interested individuals should call Bea at 732-846-2095 and provide the name of the dish they will bring to the dinner.
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