September 17, 2009 RSS feed / Bulletin Board

Tickets on sale for Sept. 25 Tricky Tray

The Monroe Wolverines Football and Cheerleading Organization will hold its first Tricky Tray beginning at 8 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Monroe Township Community Center, Monmouth Road. Doors will open at 6 p.m. More...

Chase for the Cure will aid cancer panel

Registration is open for the seventh annual High Speed Chase for the Cure 5K Run/3K Walk set to begin at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at the Louis Brown Athletic Center on the Rutgers University Livingston campus, Piscataway. More...

Historic-village fair scheduled for Sept. 26

The 35th Annual Village Street Fair, sponsored by the Historic Village of Old Bridge Community Group, will take place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 26 at Old Bridge Turnpike and Kossman Street, East Brunswick. More...

Library Friends to sponsor A.C. trip

The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will offer an Oct. 11 trip to the Showboat Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 11 a.m. from the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. Return is set for 9 p.m. More...

Diocese to begin senior Bible study

The Diocese of Metuchen Office of Family Life will sponsor an eight-week Bible-study program for seniors (above age 55) beginning Sept. 23 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway. A nominal $5 fee is requested. More...

Barbecue, social set for EBHS alumni

All East Brunswick High School (EBHS) alumni are invited to attend the second annualAlumni Barbecue sponsored by Project Graduation at 5 p.m., before the EBHS homecoming football game, Sept. 25 outside the school cafeteria. More...

Registration planned for S.R. rec programs

South River Parks and Recreation will hold registration for its fall programs 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 21, 22 and 23 in the South River Middle School gym, Johnson Place. All checks should be made payable to the Borough of South River. More...

Columbiettes to host Sept. 25 Wine Tasting

The St. Bartholomew Columbiettes will hold its second annual Wine Tasting 7-10 p.m. Sept. 25 in St. Bartholomew's School Hall, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Cost is $10 per person and includes tasting, snacks and desserts. More...

Hazardous waste drop-off day planned

The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold a household hazardous waste drop-off day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 19 at Woodbridge Public Works, 225 Smith St., Keasbey section of the township. More...

Crafters, vendors sought for HSA show

Crafters and vendors are needed for the St. Thomas the Apostle HSA annual Fall Crafts and More Show set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 17 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Rental tables are available at a cost of $30. More...

Computer training offered for E.B. adults

The East Brunswick High School Computer Club will conduct free personal computer training for East Brunswick adults. Participants will receive one-on-one training in Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, the Internet, email and more. More...

Indoor Flea Market set for Sept. 19, 26

St. Mary Church, South Amboy, will hold its Indoor Flea Market 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19 and 26 in the school cafeteria, Stevens Avenue and Second Street, South Amboy. Parking is available in the school lot; entrance is on Second Street. More...

Rec offering trips, tennis, fitness, karate

The Milltown Department of Recreation will sponsor several upcoming trips and programs open to borough residents and nonresidents. Individuals ages 3-adult are invited to join the six-week Fall Tennis Clinic set to begin Sept. 26. More...

IAAP to host Oct. 6 dinner, presentation

The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) will meet 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at Johnson & Johnson, 1 Johnson & Johnson Plaza, New Brunswick. An informal dinner is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. A presentation will begin at 6 p.m. More...

Women invited to free self-defense class

Brill's Karate, 508 Main St., Main Street Marketplace, Spotswood, will host a free women's self-defense clinic 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 26. More...

'The Soloist' next up at library film fest

The Fine Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will continue on Sept. 22 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of the 2009 film "The Soloist" starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. More...

Youth council plans Sept. 26 Yard Sale

The East Brunswick Youth Council Yard Sale is set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine, Sept. 26 in the Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center parking lot, 388 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. More...

Youngsters invited to bully-prevention class

Brill's Karate, 508 Main St., Main Street Marketplace, Spotswood, will present its Bully-Prevention Workshop for Children 5- 6 p.m. Sept 25. The free event will focus on physical, mental and cyber bullying. More...

Crowe film on tap at Spotswood Library

The Friends of the Spotswood Public Library will host a Friends Movie Night at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at the library, 548 Main St. A Western drama starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale will be screened. The film is based on an Elmore Leonard story. More...

'Entertainment' books available

The Spotswood Reformed Church Men's Group is selling "Entertainment 2010" books. Middlesex editions cost $30 each. Editions for other counties also are available. More...

Defensive-driving course scheduled

The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will sponsor a two-day Defensive- Driving Course 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 5 and 6 or Dec. 14 and 15 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Registration is required. More...

Vintage photography to be topic at museum

The South River Historical and Preservation Society will offer a presentation titled "Vintage Photography by Jeff Thompson" at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at the South River Museum, 64-66 Main St. More...

Kabbalah, sushi on menu Sept. 23

Chabad of East Brunswick will host "A New Year, a Renewed You," a Women's Night Out workshop, Sept. 23 in the home of Ora Malka Goodman, 19 Beacon Hill Drive, East Brunswick (Dunhams Corner to Fern, left on Tall Oaks, left on Beacon Hill). More...

County sets influenza, pneumonia clinics

The Middlesex County Public Health and Education Committee recently scheduled the county's 2009-10 Seasonal Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization Clinics. The vaccination clinics continue through Oct. 23. More...

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. More...

New Brunswick class of '64 plans reunion

The New Brunswick High School class of 1964 will hold a 45th class reunion at O'Connor's Restaurant in Somerset on Sept. 26. For more information, email Vito Losardo at Veetoe1@comcast.net. More...

Public urged to go 'car free' week of Sept. 21

Keep Middlesex Moving Inc., New Brunswick, will celebrate Car Free Week by encouraging commuters to reduce auto use by going "car free" or "car lite" for one day during the week of Sept. 21. World Car Free Day is Sept. 22. More...

Residents will learn to plan for emergency

The East Brunswick Rescue Squad will offer a program titled "Anticipating the Unexpected — Planning for Emergencies" at 7:45 p.m. Sept. 23 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. More...

Men's club schedules Fish and Chips Dinner

Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church Men's Club will hold a Fish and Chips Dinner 5-7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the church hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. Donation is $10 per person. Takeouts will be available. More...

Registration open for religious school

Temple B'nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage Roads, East Brunswick, is enrolling students in its religious school programs for kindergarten-12th grade. Temple membership is not required for grades K-2. More...

VFW post to sponsor Picnic and Pig Roast

Spotswood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4589 and its Ladies Auxiliary will hold their annual Family Picnic and Pig Roast 1-6 p.m. Sept. 26 at the post home, 33 Daniel Road. The event will feature music, food and refreshments. More...

Spaces available at Giant Yard Sale

The Level Club of South River is seeking vendors for its semiannual Giant Yard Sale set for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 3 on the grounds at the Masonic Temple, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, Sayreville. Rain date is Oct. 4. More...

Elder financial abuse to be focus of seminar

Kirk Bonamici, C.P.A., a resident of Spotswood, and his daughter, Megan Bonamici, a junior at Monroe Township High School, will present a seminar titled "Recognizing and Preventing Elder Financial Abuse" at 6:30 p.m. Sept. More...

Teens to sharpen writing skills in E.B.

Teen writers are invited to bring their ideas and a pen to "Teen Lit" set for 7 p.m. Sept. 24 and Oct. 29 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. More...