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The Chabad Women's Circle will host its second annual luncheon 1:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Drive, Jamesburg. The event will feature lunch and entertainment. Couvert is $36 per person. RSVP required. To reserve or for more information, call 732-656-1616 or email chaniezak@aol.com. More ... Visitors to Stop and Shop, 1600 Perrineville Road, Monroe, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24, will be invited by Volunteer Ambassadors representing a Secretary of the Army program called U.S. Army Freedom Team Salute to choose a Thanksgiving thank-you card and write a personal message to a deployed U.S. soldier. More ... Applegarth Volunteer Engine Company No. 1 and Monroe Fire District No. 2 will host a Station 57 Open House 1-4 p.m. Oct. 24 at the firehouse, 130 Applegarth Road. The event will feature games, the "Smoke House," Sparky the Dog, a moonwalk, crafts and refreshments. More ... Volunteers are sought for the Middlesex County Conservation Corps, whose mission is "to protect and preserve natural areas from misuse, polluters and the forces of nature" at the almost 7,000 acres of open space owned and maintained by Middlesex County. More ... Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold a Giant Yard Sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1 in the center's parking lot. Donations of items for the sale may be dropped off at the shelter 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31 only. Clothing, linens and shoes will not be accepted. More ... The St. Bernadette's Altar-Rosary Society Flea Market is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 24 in the church's O'Dea Hall, Princeton and Villanova roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Refreshments will be sold. There will be a 50/50 drawing. For more information, call Joan at 732-721-6399 or the parish office at 732-721-2772. More ... The Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County offers a support group for caregivers. The group is designed to provide those who are responsible for the care of a sick or disabled individual the opportunity to speak to others who may be experiencing similar issues. More ... The United Methodist Church at Milltown Concert Series will present organist Shea Velloso in a performance set for 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at the church, 47 North Main St. The program will feature works by Leon Boellmann, John Cook, Joseph Jongen, Felix Mendelssohn, Percy Whitlock and more. More ... The Monroe Township Library annual Jazz Event is planned for 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. More ... Alpha Delta Kappa, Kappa Chapter, a sorority of current and retired women educators who work or reside in the East Brunswick area, will hold its annual Scholarship Fund Yard Sale 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 24 at 353 Riva Ave., East Brunswick. More ... A Halloween Oldies Dance is planned for 7:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Knights of ColumbusCouncilNo. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the sounds of the '50s and '60s. More ... The Milltown Department of Recreation will offer several upcoming trips. All events are open to borough residents and nonresidents. Tickets to see the 7 p.m. Nov. 6 New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders hockey game are available. Cost is $65 for lower-level seats. Interested individuals will be responsible for their own transportation. More ... Messiah Lutheran Church, 3091 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville, will sponsor an Indoor Flea Market and Youth Group Bake Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 24. Proceeds from the flea market, which will be matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, will benefit the church renovation fund. More ... The Old Bridge School of Dance CompetitionTeamwill sponsor a Comedy Night Dinner and Show beginning at 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Headliner will be comedian Buddy Fitzpatrick. Tickets cost $35, advance sale only. Proceeds will benefit the dance team. More ... The Senior Youth Group of St. Paul's Church will host a Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in St. Paul's Social Hall, Lakewood Avenue, Milltown. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $10 each. Proceeds will benefit the group's upcoming mission trip to Raleigh, N.C. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the church office at 732- 828-0020. More ... A Halloween Parade, hosted by the Monroe Township Mother's Club and the Monroe Township Recreation Department, will be held Oct. 24 at the Monroe Township Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road. Parade lineup and registration will take place at 10:30 a.m. Judging will be held at 10:45 a.m. Individuals arriving later than 10:45 a.m. are welcome to participate in the 11 a.m. More ... Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451 Ladies Auxiliary will host a Psychic Afternoon 1-4 p.m. Oct. 25 at the post home, 31 Reid St., South River. Guests will shop at vendors' tables and discuss "What's in the Cards?" over refreshments provided by the VFW. More ... The Main Street Theatre Company will sponsor an Open-Mic Night fundraiser 8 p.m. Oct. 23 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Performers, who may sing, read poetry, act, do magic or comedy, dance or play music, etc., should provide their own CD accompaniment; a house accompanist will be provided at a cost of $5 per two songs. More ... The East Brunswick Human Relations Council will sponsor a bullying-prevention forum titled "How To Handle and Prevent Bullying in Schools and Workplaces," 7-9 p.m. Oct. 28 in the courtroom at the East Brunswick Municipal Building, Jean Walling Civic Center. More ... The South River Elementary/Primary School PTA is sponsoring its annual Adopt- A-Family program, designed to make the holiday season more enjoyable for disadvantaged children in South River. More ... The Middlesex Chapter of the Brandeis University National Women's Committee will sponsor a musical afternoon featuring clarinetist Jessica Sibelman beginning at 1 p.m. Oct. 22 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. More ... Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors will sponsor a Nov. 29 bus trip to the Christmas concert at the National Center for Padre Pio, Barto, Pa. The bus will depart at 11 a.m. from the lower parking lot at OLV Parish, Main Street, Sayreville. Return will be at approximately 6 p.m. Cost is $30. There will be a lunch stop prior to arrival at the center. More ... The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will hold a Halloween Story Time and Parade beginning at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 29. Youngsters ages 2-5 are invited to attend. For more information, call 732-390- 6789 or log on to www.ebpl.org and click on News and Events. More ... AlterEgo, a band of MDs from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and The Professors, a band of PhDs from Rutgers University, will perform a free concert Oct. 22 as part of the Daniel Pearl World Music Days celebration at Temple B'nai Shalom, Fern Road. More ... The East Brunswick Youth Council Yard Sale is set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine, Oct. 24 in the Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center parking lot, 388 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. The event will feature bargains, treasures and collector's items. More ... The Joyce Kilmer School class of 2010, Milltown, will hold the seventh annual Haunted River Walk 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31 at the Mill Pond Park entrance, intersection of Washington Avenue and Main Street, Milltown, adjacent to the Rescue Squad. More ... The Monroe Animal Hospital, 179 Prospect Plains Road, will hold its second annual Pet Costume Contest noon-2 p.m. Oct. 24. All types of pets —dogs, cats, hamsters, birds, rabbits, turtles, etc. — are welcome; the pet does not have to be a current client at the hospital. More ... The Goddard School, 1480 Englishtown Road, Old Bridge, will hold its annual Fall Festival 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 25. The event will feature pony rides, a magic show, face-painting, a bouncy house, games and refreshments. All are welcome to attend. Admission is free of charge. For more information and to RSVP, call 732-416-9600. More ... StarFish! will offer a family-friendly and interactive rock performance 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. More ... The Women at the Well of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will sponsor its annual Spaghetti Dinner 5-7 p.m. Oct. 24 in the church hall. More ... Madison Park School, Harvard Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge, is looking for vendors for its annual Holiday Bazaar set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 4. Table-rental cost is $20. Space is limited. For more information and to reserve, call Julie at 732-588-5548 or email jul7478@optonline.net. More ... New Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 324 is sponsoring a Mega 50/50 Lottery through Dec. 12. The Elks' share of the proceeds will go to charities representing veterans and children with disabilities. The winning ticket will be drawn at 9 p.m. Dec. 12 at the lodge, 40 Livingston Ave. Winner need not be present. More ... Old Bridge High School (OBHS) class of 1999 will hold a 10-year reunion 7-11 p.n. Nov. 28 at the Reception Center at St. Clement, Matawan. The event will feature a buffet dinner, a cash bar and live music . Tickets cost $40 per person if purchased by Oct. 31, $50 per person after that date. Space is limited. More ... The East Brunswick Woman's Club is selling tickets for the 8 p.m. Nov. 20 performance of "Guys and Dolls" at Playhouse 22 in the new East Brunswick Community Arts Center, Cranbury Road. Proceeds from the sale will support scholarships and local charities. More ... Assumption Catholic School, Meredith and Jacques streets, Perth Amboy, will host its Holiday Bazaar and Gift Auction 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 15. The event will feature prizes including a large LCD HDTV, a laptop computer and more; food; wheels of chance; games; raffles; vendors; and crafts. Admission is free of charge. More ... The Monroe Township Community Center's 16th annual Octoberfest has been rescheduled to noon-4 p.m. Nov. 1 at the community center, 120 Monmouth Road. The event will feature rides, entertainment, giveaways, a magic show, face-painting and tattoos, food vendors, crafters, a petting zoo and music by a DJ. More ... Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS), 101 Interchange Plaza, Cranbury, is seeking help in replenishing the supply of food at the county site to guarantee that all Middlesex County residents in need have access to nutritious foods and necessities. More ... The annual East Brunswick Senior Center Holiday Craft Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the senior center, Jean Walling Civic Center Drive. The event will feature holiday gifts and decorations; handmade quilted articles; knitted and crocheted baby items, afghans, etc.; and homemade baked goods. More ... The Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations from the public for the school's 2010 annual awards program. Nominees must be graduates of SWMHS who have made outstanding contributions to their profession, community or organization. More ... The East Brunswick Elks will hold a Halloween Party 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Oct. 31 at the lodge, 21B Oakmont Ave. The event, which is open to individuals ages 21 and above, will feature a hot buffet, entertainment by a DJ and costume contests. More ... The Little Gym of Spotswood, 404 Main St., will hold a free open house 4-7 p.m. Oct. 25. Parents and children are invited to tour the facility and learn about the programs offered for youngsters ages 4 months-12 years. The facility has a curriculum-based core program of gymnastics, along with sports skills, dance and cheer. More ... The Sgt. John Basilone Italian-American Club will offer its next weekly Tuesday-Night Dinner at 6:15 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. The fresh-cooked homemade dinner will include lentil soup, salad, ravioli or penne with meat sauce, dessert, coffee and tea. More ... Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, Old Stage Road, East Brunswick, will sponsor a blood drive for New Jersey Blood Services 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Individuals age 16 are now able to donate with a parent's permission. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call the church office at 732-251-5454. More ... Monroe Township Girls Softball will present a Trunk-or-Treat Halloween event 7-9 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Monroe softball field complex, 76 Gravel Hill/Spotswood Road, next to the recycling center. The event will feature more than 30 cars to trunk-or-treat, a DJ, games, candy, hamburgers, hot dogs, hot cider, hot chocolate and more. More ... With the Nov. 30 deadline looming for prospective first-time homebuyers to purchase a home and receive the benefit of the federal government's $8,000 tax credit, the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) is reminding residents that the agency is offering a loan to assist with closing costs, down payments and other expenses. More ... A Comet All-Star Cheerleading Community Blood Drive, conducted through New Brunswick Affiliated Hospitals (NBAH) and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, is set for 3-8 p.m. Oct. 27 at the New Jersey Cheer Factory, 10 Alvin Court, Suite 100, East Brunswick. More ... South River Women of the Moose No. 884 will hold a Tricky Tray beginning at 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Moose Lodge, 49 Reid St. Doors will open at noon. Admission is $5 and will include one sheet of tickets. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call the lodge at 732-254-5522 or R. Schaible at 732-698-7541. More ... |
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