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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. Rockland, also author of "The George Washington Bridge: Poetry in Steel," is a professor of American Studies at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. 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. Monetary donations, new clothing, new toys and food are sought. More ... 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. Admission is $12, plus a dish of cookies or snacks to share with the table. Proceeds will go to support local charitable organizations. More ... 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. All proceeds will be used to fund cultural-arts assemblies for students attending Central School. More ... 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. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Women's Center and the food pantry. Tickets cost $36 per person in advance, $45 at the door. For more information and to order tickets, call 732-777-1940. More ... "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 ... 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. Coffee and cake are included with the price of admission. Guests must be 18 years old to attend. More ... 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. Interested individuals will meet members and socialize with their families. Admission is free of charge. More ... 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. Barbara DeAngelis of the Alzheimer's Association will discuss the difference between normal age-related memory changes and abnormal changes that are associated with Alzheimer's disease. More ... 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. Participants, who will learn how to create basic charts and graphs and perform simple mathematical operations with the spreadsheet program, should be very competent with both a keyboard and mouse. More ... Whisker Away Pet Sitting, LLC, Spotswood, is collecting items for homeless pets through Dec. 10. Cat and dog food, toys, treats, towels, blankets, laundry detergent, latex gloves, bleach, garbage bags, paper towels, hand sanitizer, hand soap, peanuts and parrot food are being accepted. More ... 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. Focus will be on the team teaching/inclass support model with elementary teachers Jennifer Ward and Stacey DeFalco and secondary teachers Tom Cregge and Jeff Smith. More ... 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 ... 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. The event will feature a buffet breakfast, arts and crafts, a sing-along, raffle drawings and a photo with Santa. More ... The Oak Tree Elementary School PTA, Monroe, is collecting winter coats for the 14th Annual Jersey Cares Coat Drive through Dec. 15. Donations of new or gently used (cleaned) men's, women's and children's winter coats may be brought to drop-off boxes at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, and at Oak Tree Elementary School, 226 Applegarth Road. More ... 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 ... 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. Approximately 18 home-party consultants will be on hand to sell their products. More ... 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. Admission is free of charge. Complimentary cake and coffee will be served after the concert. More ... Northfield Savings Bank, headquartered in Staten Island, N.Y., is conducting its 15th annual Holiday Toy Drive through Dec. 18. Donations of new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls newborn-12 years old may be brought to any Northfield Savings Bank branch in New Jersey or Staten Island or Brooklyn, N.Y. All toys will be distributed to children through local charities. More ... 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. The parish will sponsor an old-fashioned Bake Sale; a Magic Tree; an Anything Angel booth featuring angels of all types; and vendors and booths offering crafts, gifts, specialty items and more. More ... 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 ... 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. The event will feature more than 30 crafters and vendors, photos with Santa, hot and cold snacks, children's crafts, a bake sale, a small tricky-tray auction table, door prizes and more. More ... 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. screenings of the Kazakhstan film "Tulpan." The award-winning 2008 feature, made by documentarian Sergey Dvortsevoy in Kazakh and Russian, is unrated. More ... 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. Callbacks are planned for Dec. 17. More ... 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. By winning this contest, the Auxiliary is eligible to enter their display in the buddy poppy contest at its convention in June. More ... 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. For more information and for drop-off location, call Lorraine at 609-448-2587. More ... 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. More ... 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. Participantsmust present a voucher prior to making a purchase. More ... 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 ... 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. Musical entertainment will be provided by the South River High School Chorus and the South River Girl Scouts. The event will culminate in a visit from Santa. More ... 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 ... 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. 6, at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. More ... 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. Participants, who will learn how to create basic charts and graphs and perform simple mathematical operations with the spreadsheet program, should be very competent with both a keyboard and mouse. More ... 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. The event will feature Christmas-decorating items, jewelry, candles, soaps, sun-catchers, stained glass, crocheted items and more handcrafted items. More ... 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. and foreign coins; sterling silver; watches; etc. More ... 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. on Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 27-Dec. 6, on the circular grounds of Sayre Woods Bible Church, Route 9 south, Old Bridge. More ... 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. The house won the Clark Griswold Award each of the past two years in the Old Bridge Holiday Decorating Contest. Interested parents should bring a camera to take their child's photo with Santa. More ... 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. For more information and to order, call the temple office 732-257-1523 or Sharen Silverman at 732-266-2389. More ... 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 ... 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. Individuals who graduated in 1970, have information regarding classmates or would like to be involved in planning the event should email Yvonne DeCarolis at yadc@earthlink.net. More ... 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. The council was charged by the Diocese of Metuchen to make recommendations to the pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and the principal of Our Lady of Lourdes School in areas pertinent to the school. More ... 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. All alumni, past teachers and staff are invited to attend the celebration. More ... 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. Participants will learn the basics of Krav Maga, the official self-defense system of the Israeli defense forces, in a fun and safe environment. More ... |
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