November 12, 2009 RSS feed / Bulletin Board

'Thankful' event under way at library

Youngsters ages 3-18 are invited to check out an item from the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., and relate why they are thankful for their library. More...

Event at Friday's will benefit school

Our Lady of Lourdes School, Milltown, will host a Proceeds Night fundraiser 5-9 p.m. Nov. 20 at TGI Friday's, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. More...

Club seeks photos of graduates/veterans

The Spotswood High School History Club is creating a display featuring graduates who have served in or are serving in war zones. The club seeks to put faces to the 34 nameplates on the school's Graduates/VeteransWall of Honor. More...

Curtain to rise on 'Damn Yankees'

Villagers Theatre, 415 Demott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin, will present the musical "Damn Yankees" at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays, through Nov. 22. Tickets cost $18 for adults, $16 for students and seniors. More...

Scharff to perform at benefit concert

Nancy Scharff, a singer, guitarist, pianist, songwriter and worship leader, will appear in concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Jamesburg Presbyterian Church, 11 W. Church St. Proceeds will benefit the Deacon's Food Pantry at the church. More...

Church to sponsor bazaar, craft fair

The St. Peter's Episcopal Church Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 28 at the church, 505 Main St., corner of Devoe Avenue and Main Street, Spotswood. More...

Clothing, toys sought for PTA fundraiser

The PTA of Memorial Elementary School, East Brunswick, will sponsor a Clothing Drive through Nov. 18. Donations may be dropped off during school hours, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at the school, 80 David St., South River. More...

Tax preparation to be topic of presentation

The Spotswood Office on Aging, Arlington Avenue, will host a tax-preparation presentation at noon Nov. 18. Certified public accountant Edward J. More...

Tickets available for storytelling event

Award-winning storyteller, author and recording artist Bil Lepp will be the featured performer at the East Brunswick Friends of the Library's 17th annual James Hess Folklore and Storytelling Festival set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 and 2 p.m. Nov. More...

Yard Sale to support youth council projects

The East Brunswick Youth Council Yard Sale is set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine, Nov. 14 in the Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center parking lot, 388 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. More...

Patsy Palma concert planned at theater

"Patsy Palma and Friends" will be presented at 8 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Doors will open at 7 p.m. More...

Senior center slates programs, lectures

A variety of upcoming activities are planned at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 1 Municipal Plaza, in the Monroe Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. More...

Library drives to aid military, hungry

The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., encourages the community to remember U.S. military men and women serving in the Middle East during the upcoming holiday season. More...

Bully-prevention workshop scheduled

Brill's Karate, 508 Main St., Main Street Marketplace, Spotswood, will present a Bully- Prevention Class 5-6 p.m. Nov. 20. The free event will focus on physical, mental and cyber bullying. More...

Taste of Holy Trinity scheduled for Nov. 14

Holy Trinity Church, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River, will sponsor A Taste of Holy Trinity fundraiser 4-7 p.m. Nov. 14 in the parish hall. More...

Community invited to Interfaith Dialogue

Congregation Etz Chaim Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave., will hold an Interfaith Holiday Dialogue at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17. The event will feature Rabbi Ben Levy of Etz Chaim and the Rev. Joe Tiedemann of Trinity United Methodist Church, Spotswood. More...

'Smokeout' lecture on tap for Nov. 19

Two physicians from Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, will offer a "Great American Smokeout" presentation at 4 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Adult Day Center, 200 Overlook Drive, Monroe. More...

Wolverines to sponsor Vendor/Craft Night

The Monroe Wolverines Pop Warner cheer and football teams will hold a Vendor/ Craft Night 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Monroe Township Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road. More...

Basket Raffle on tap for Nov. 13

The ninth annual St. Bartholomew School Basket Raffle, "Peace, Love and St. Bart's," is set for 6-10 p.m. Nov. 13 at the East Brunswick Chateau, Cranbury Road. Tickets cost $40 per person. More...

Historical society plans Apple Festival

The Madison Township Historical Society will sponsor its annual Apple Festival noon-4 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Old Bridge Municipal Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The event will feature vendors, baked goods, a snack bar and more. More...

Club will collect Christmas shoe boxes

The Junior Woman's Club of Greater Brunswick will collect the completed shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at United Methodist Church, 47 N. Main St., Milltown. More...

Portrait event to raise funds for Wolverines

The Monroe Wolverines Pop Warner cheer and football teams will hold a Family Portrait fundraiser 5-9:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Monroe Township Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road. Photos will be done by a local photographer. More...

Joshua Center to offer free holiday dinner

The Joshua Center Food Bank of Union Baptist Church, 76 Washington St., South River, will hold a free Community Thanksgiving Dinner noon-5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. The event will feature a free turkey dinner with all the trimmings. More...

Tickets on sale for Polish Dinner

The Spotswood Polish-American Citizens Club, 66 Adirondack Ave., will host a Polish Dinner 3-7 p.m. Nov. 15. Admission is $8 for individuals ages 10 and above, $5 for ages 5-10, free of charge for youngsters up to age 4. More...

'King Corn' director to lead discussion

The Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission and the Friends of the East Brunswick Library will co-sponsor a screening of the film "King Corn" and a discussion with the movie's producer/director, Aaron Woolf, 2-4:30 p.m. Nov. More...

Good Shepherd slates Nov. 14 Craft Festival

The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Craft Festival is planned for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14 at the church, routes 9 and 516, Old Bridge. Admission is free of charge. For more information, email SewWhat5122@hotmail.com or call 732-536-6202. 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. Nov. 21. More...

OLOL seeks vendors for Christmas Festival

Vendors are sought for the Our Lady of Lourdes School Christmas Festival set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5 at the school, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown. Cost is $35 per space; vendors must supply their own tables/display units. More...

Rec sponsors trips to shows, Rock Center

The Milltown Department of Recreation will offer several upcoming trips. All events are open to borough residents and nonresidents. A bus trip to the Christmas Festival at Peddler's Village, Lahaska, Pa., is planned for Dec. 5. More...

'Nine German Arias' to fill M'town church

The United Methodist Church at Milltown Concert Series will present soprano Deborah Spinella in "G.F. Handel's Nine German Arias" at 5 p.m. Nov. 15 at the church, 47 North Main St. The program also will feature with Jessica Peyton, violin; Dr. More...

Tickets available for Lions Doo-Wop Show

The Milltown Lions Club will hold a Doo-Wop Show, featuring the group Remember When, 7:30-10 p.m. Nov. 14 at American Legion Post No. 25, JFK Boulevard, Milltown. Donation is $20 and includes the show, snacks and dancing. More...

Interfaith forum, service set for Nov. 15

The Coalition for Peace Action will sponsor the 30th annual Conference and Interfaith Service for Peace Nov. 15 at Princeton University. The day will begin with a service led by Rabbi Michael Lerner at 11 a.m. in the Princeton University Chapel. More...

St. Thomas HSA sets Nov. 19 Basket Raffle

St. Thomas the Apostle HSA will sponsor its sixth annual Basket Raffle beginning at 8 p.m. Nov. 19 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. More...

Sacred Heart HSA sets Spaghetti Dinner

The HSA of Sacred Heart School, South Amboy, will sponsor its Spaghetti Dinner 4- 7 p.m. Nov. 14 in the school cafeteria. Guests should enter on Walnut Street. HSA parent volunteers will serve up homemade Italian sauce and meatballs. More...

Kabbalah, perfume event set for Nov. 17

The Chabad of East Brunswick Women's Circle will join in the global celebration of the Festival of Lights and host a Women's Night Out of Kabbalah and Perfume Passions 7:45 p.m. Nov. More...

Cash for Gold will aid Little House

The Little House, 12 W. George St., South River, will hold a Cash for Gold fundraiser 2-4 p.m. Nov. 22. Guests are invited to bring broken bracelets or necklaces, single earrings, mismatched pieces or any other unwanted jewelry to the event. More...

Donations sought for holiday food drive

Davis Realtors, 288 Summerhill Road, East Brunswick, will accept nonperishable food donations 9 a.m.-6 p.m. through Nov. 19 for the St. Vincent dePaul Thanksgiving Food Drive. More...

Festival and Bake Sale scheduled for Nov. 14

A Fall Festival and Bake Sale will be held 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Breakfast and a light lunch will be available at the Festival Café. More...

McCarthy to offer Nov. 15 organ recital

The Music at Saint Mary's series will present organist and composer David McCarthy in a concert set for 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at St. Mary's Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. More...

Portrait Day to raise funds for Little House

A Family Portrait Day fundraiser to support Little House of South River is set for Nov. 15, by appointment only, at Little House, 12 W. George St. Little House provides a meeting place for South River and Milltown Girl Scouts. More...

Cash-for-gold event to aid OLOL School

National Gold Buyers will be on site after the 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon Masses Nov. 15 at Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) Church, Main Street, Milltown. More...

B'nai B'rith couples will meet for dinner

The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (age 40-plus) will meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Ria-Mar, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. The cost of the dinner will be divided evenly among those attending; bar bill will be separate. More...