November 26, 2009 RSS feed / Bulletin Board

Columbiettes to host Dec. 6 Christmas Tea

St. Bartholomew Columbiettes will sponsor its 11th annual Christmas Tea fundraiser at 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at St. Bartholomew's Parish Hall, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will feature tea, short stories and jazz music. More...

Tickets on sale for JFVS Casino Night

Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County will sponsor its annual Casino Night beginning at 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at JFK Hospital Conference Center, Edison. More...

Holistic Moms will celebrate holiday

The Holistic Moms Network, Middlesex County Chapter, will host a Holiday Potluck Party beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. More...

Computer class coming to library

An "Introduction to Microsoft Excel" computer class will be offered 9:15-10 a.m. Dec. 5 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. More...

Special-ed PTA plans Dec. 7 meeting

The East Brunswick Special Education PTA (SEPTA) will hold its next monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 in the meeting room at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. More...

Tickets available for Breakfast With Santa

The Fathers Club of Immaculate Conception Church will host its annual Breakfast With Santa 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 6 in the Immaculate Conception School auditorium, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. More...

B'nai B'rith couples to celebrate holiday

The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (age 40-plus) will hold its annual Hanukkah Party at 1 p.m. Dec. 6 at a member's home in Old Bridge. The event will feature a kosher deli luncheon and a gift exchange. Prospective members are welcome. More...

Choirs to present Christmas concert

The combined choirs of Trinity Presbyterian Church and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church will host a concert of sacred Christmas music at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Sacred Heart Church, Throop Avenue, New Brunswick. All are welcome to attend. More...

OLOL to sponsor Christmas Festival

Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will host a Christmas Festival 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5. The event will offer a day of holiday shopping and food. 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...

Tryouts scheduled for Kaufman-Hart play

Auditions for the upcoming Playhouse 22 production of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's "You Can't Take It With You" are set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. More...

Used cell phones sought to aid soldiers

The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Sayreville, is collecting used cell phones. The phones will be used to obtain calling cards for U.S. soldiers overseas. More...

Book Fair to benefit Rutgers preschool

Rutgers Nutritional Sciences Preschool will hold a Book Fair 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Barnes and Noble, 869 Route 1, North Brunswick. The store will donate a percentage of each school supporter's sale to the school. More...

Tree-lighting fest set for Dec. 4 in S.R.

The South River Parks and Recreation Commission will sponsor the borough's annual Holiday Tree-Lighting Celebration beginning at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 near the Szabo Gazebo in Dailey's Pond Park, Prospect Street. More...

Main Street to stage 'It's a Wonderful Life'

The Main Street Theatre Company will present its production of "It's a Wonderful Life," based on the classic movie starring James Stewart, at 8 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11, 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 12, and 2 p.m. Dec. More...

Craft Show on tap for Dec. 5 at church

The Elizabeth Circle of the Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main St., will sponsor its third annual Craft Show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5. More...

Christmas story set on church grounds

The 26th annual A Drive Through the Christmas Story, an outdoor display of 10 life-size Bible scenes including live costumed characters, animals and holiday music, will be presented 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 5-9:30 p.m. More...

'Entertainment' books available

The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge, is selling "Entertainment 2010" books. Middlesex County and Monmouth County editions are available at $30 each through Dec. 1. More...

EBHS class of 1970 to gather at reunion

The East Brunswick High School (EBHS) class of 1970 will hold a 40-year reunion Sept. 25 at O'Connor's, Amwell Road, Somerset section of Franklin. More...

Alumni, staff invited to school's 50th gala

St. Thomas the Apostle School, Route 18, Old Bridge, will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the 5:30 p.m. Mass on March 13 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. A reception will follow immediately. More...

Author to discuss making of new novel

Michael Aaron Rockland will speak on the process of writing his latest novel, "Stones," 7- 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. More...

Donations sought for PTA Adopt-A-Family

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...

Central School PTA plans Holiday Bazaar

The Central Elementary School PTA Holiday Bazaar is set for 7-9:30 p.m. Dec. 3 in the cafetorium at the school, 371 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Admission to the event is free of charge. More...

Alzheimer's event planned for Dec. 3

"New Prospective-Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disase," a free community lunchand learn/memory-screening event, is set for noon-1 p.m. Dec. 3 at Monroe Village, One David Brainerd Drive. More...

Tricky Tray tickets will be on sale Dec. 11

Spotswood High School Project Graduation will hold a fundraising Tricky Tray Jan. 22 at the school, Summerhill Road. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets will go on sale 5-9 p.m. Dec. 11 at the school. Cost is $6 per person. More...

Memory loss to be focus of discussion

A free seminar titled "Understanding Memory Loss" is set for 8:30-10 a.m. Dec. 1 at the Residence at Forsgate, 319 Forsgate Drive, Monroe. More...

Donations needed for homeless pets

Whisker Away Pet Sitting, LLC, Spotswood, is collecting items for homeless pets through Dec. 10. More...

Woman's Club sets holiday dinner, raffle

The annual East Brunswick Woman's Club Holiday Dinner and Raffle is set for 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at the East Brunswick Chateau, Cranbury Road. Cost is $37.50 per person. Proceeds from the raffle will be used for holiday gifts and food for needy families. More...

Oak Tree PTA conducting coat drive

The Oak Tree Elementary School PTA, Monroe, is collecting winter coats for the 14th Annual Jersey Cares Coat Drive through Dec. 15. More...

Township to hold home-party event

The township of East Brunswick, Division of Recreation and Community Services, will sponsor a Home Party Extravaganza 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 29 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. More...

Northfield launches holiday toy drive

Northfield Savings Bank, headquartered in Staten Island, N.Y., is conducting its 15th annual Holiday Toy Drive through Dec. 18. More...

Alborada schedules Taste of Spain gala

The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, Old Bridge, will host a fundraiser, A Taste of Spain: The Dances, Wines and Tapas of Spain, 7-10 p.m. Dec. 3 at Little Spain Restaurant, 582 New Brunswick Ave., Fords section of Woodbridge. More...

'Tulpan' next up at library film fest

The International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will continue Dec. 8 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. More...

Auxiliary takes first place in poppy contest

The Ladies Auxiliary of Milltown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2319, 45 Broad St., Milltown, has been awarded first place in the District No. 8 Buddy Poppy Display Contest 2009. More...

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. More...

HSA to offer Dec. 1 Photos With Santa

St. Thomas the Apostle HSA will sponsor Photos With Santa 5-8 p.m. Dec. 1 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Photos cost $5. Food and beverages will be available. A toy raffle will take place. More...

Retired employees plan holiday party

The National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1533, Middletown, will hold its annual Christmas party beginning at noon Dec. 9 at Ye Cottage Inn, Keyport. For more information and to reserve, call Larry at 732-264-2459. More...

Computer class coming to library

An "Introduction to Microsoft Excel" computer class will be offered 9:15-10 a.m. Dec. 5 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. More...

Knights to sponsor Dec. 9 Cash for Gold

St. Thomas Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815 will hold a Cash-for-Gold fundraiser 7-10 p.m. Dec. 9 at the council hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. Guests will be offered immediate payment for unwanted gold, silver and platinum jewelry; U.S. More...

Visit with Santa to aid Toys for Tots

Parents and children are invited to visit with Santa and view the holiday lights and decorations at a private home at 55 Valley Vale Drive, Old Bridge, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12. More...

LBWP fundraiser Dec. 3 at George St. Playhouse

The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) Inc. will hold a fundraiser and social event at the performance of the play, "A Moon to Dance By" starring Jane Alexander Dec. 3 at George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. More...

School seeks members for advisory council

New members are sought for the Our Lady of Lourdes School Advisory Council (SAC), Milltown, which was organized in July 2006 to share in the governance of the parish school. More...

Self-defense event to aid cancer research

The Krav Maga Regional Training Center, East Brunswick, will conduct a Fight for the Cure Self-Defense Seminar 1-3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. More...