February 11, 2010 RSS feed / Bulletin Board

Valentine’s open house set at shelter

The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center will host a Valentine’s Day Open House and Adoption Event noon-4 p.m. Feb. 13 at the shelter, 1400 Main St. More...

Flag presentation on tap for Feb. 15

The Chelsea at East Brunswick, 606 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will host a program titled “Our State Flags: A Fascinating History for Presidents Day” at 10 a.m. Feb. 15. More...

Knights will offer Lenten Fish Dinners

St. James Knights of Columbus will hold its Lenten Fish Dinners at 5 p.m. beginning Feb. 19 and continuing on Fridays during Lent at the council home, 83 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. Dinners will feature a selection of seafood meals and a salad bar. More...

Sales of Spotswood shirts to aid parish

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Fundraising Committee is sponsoring an ongoing Tshirt and sweatshirt sale to benefit the 250-year-old church and national historic site located at the corner of Main Street and Devoe Avenue, Spotswood. More...

‘Hoot, Hoot’ owl event next up at park

“Hoot, Hoot: The Owls of Cheesequake” is set to begin at 1 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Cheesequake Park Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road, Old Bridge. More...

E.B. AARP slates Feb. 16 meeting

AARP Chapter No. 4855 will hold its next meeting at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 16 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Guest speaker Dr. More...

Library offers patrons Coffee and a Book

The Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, is celebrating the first anniversary of its drive-thru window service by offering a Coffee and a Book promotion. More...

Chabad Center plans Feb. 28 Purim in Italy

The Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe will host Purim in Italy at 3 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 83 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. More...

Local resident named to state Superior Court

Lisa M. Vignuolo, a Milltown resident and retiring partner at Borrus, Goldin, Foley, Vignuolo, Hyman & Stahl, P.C., in North Brunswick, after 13 years, was sworn in as a state Superior Court judge in New Brunswick on Jan. 27. More...

‘Beat Generation’ to be topic at library

A lecture titled “The Beat Generation” is set for 1 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Guest speaker will be Marty Kushner, adjunct theater and English professor at Middlesex County College, Edison. More...

Tickets on sale for Valentine’s Day Dance

Spotswood Knights of Columbus will hold a Valentine’s Day Dance 7:30-11:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at the council hall, 30 Crescent Ave. Cost is $30 per person and includes music by a DJ, a buffet dinner, beer, wine, soda and dessert. More...

Nominees sought for for rec/parks award

The township of East Brunswick is accepting nominations for the 2010 Friends of Recreation, Parks and Community Services Award. More...

Toastmasters to hold Feb. 11, 25 meetings

The Old Bridge Toastmasters Club will meet 7:15-9 p.m. Feb. 11 and 25 at Cottrell Corners Community Church, 442 Cottrell Road, Old Bridge. More...

Monroe Schools sets kindergarten signups

Monroe Township Public Schools will hold kindergarten registration March 2, 3, 4, 5, 11 and 12. More...

Spaghetti Dinner on menu at VFW post

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451 will host a Spaghetti Dinner 4-8 p.m. Feb. 27 at the post home, 31 Reid St., South River. Dinner will include spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, salad, bread, coffee, tea, soda and dessert. More...

Magazine Sale under way at library

The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will hold its annual Back-Issue Magazine Sale through Feb. 14. Consumer Reports, Motor Trend and more are available at bargain prices. More...

Vendors sought for craft show, bake sale

The St. Thomas the Apostle HSA annual Spring Craft Show and Bake Sale is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 6 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The event will feature handcrafted items, baked goods, tricky trays and a 50/50. More...

Participants sought for April 18 craft fair

Crafters, vendors and artists are sought for the Barclay Brook/Brookside PTA Craft Fair set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 18 at Brookside School, 522 Buckelew Ave., Monroe. Reservation deadline is March 17. Proceeds will benefit the schools. More...

Catholic Women sets Feb. 21 blood drive

The Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women, in conjunction with New Jersey Blood Services, will host a blood drive 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in the cafeteria at Sacred Heart School, located behind the convent on Walnut Street, South Amboy. More...

Figure drawing set for artists meeting

The Suburban Artists Guild of Central New Jersey (SAG) will hold its next monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Feb. 12 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. More...

Tickets available for Tea Cozy Dinner

The Brunswick Women’s Connection will host a Tea Cozy Dinner 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at The Chateau, 678 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. More...

Fish Fries to begin Feb. 12 at Elks lodge

Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, 74 W. Railroad Ave., will hold Fish Fries at 5 p.m. on Fridays, Feb. 12-April 2. The menu will feature a variety of seafood served broiled or fried, a salad bar and dessert. More...

Open-house events set at Goddard schools

Open houses are set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. More...

Donors sought for Feb. 11 blood drive

Kiddie Academy of East Brunswick, 635 Cranbury Road, will host a blood drive to benefit the Central Jersey Blood Center 1-6 p.m. Feb. 11. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 732-257-8406. More...

Knights will offer Lenten Fish Dinners

St. James Knights of Columbus will hold its Lenten Fish Dinners at 5 p.m. beginning Feb. 19 and continuing on Fridays during Lent at the council home, 83 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. Dinners will feature a selection of seafood meals and a salad bar. More...

Fundraisers

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Students to offer free tax-preparation aid

Students from the Democracy House service-learning program at Middlesex County College, Edison, will be available during tax season to assist members of the public in preparing their tax returns. More...

Proceeds Night to support school

Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will host a Proceeds Night fundraiser 5-9 p.m. Feb. 18 at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. More...

Gym sponsors contest modeled after reality weight-loss show

Inspired by the life-changing results seen on the hit reality show “The Biggest Loser,” a local health center and gym is sponsoring a similar competition so local residents can get in on the act. More...

GOP seeks candidates for upcoming election

East Brunswick residents interested in seeking Township Council positions are invited to send a résumé to Dr. Charles Bruno, 11 Westwood Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. More...

Joel Chasnoff to appear at temple

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, will host an evening of comedy featuring comedian Joel Chasnoff beginning at 8 p.m. Feb. 27. The event is being held in celebration of Purim. More...

Autism discussion scheduled at EBJC

The East Brunswick Jewish Center (EBJC), in conjunction with Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, will offer a presentation titled “Autism: The Journey Toward Understanding” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. More...

New-student signups under way at OLOL

Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, is accepting registration for new students entering prekindergarten-eighth grade. Interested parents may visit or contact the school during regular operating hours, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. More...

Pancake Breakfast set for Valentine’s Day

St. Thomas Knights of Columbus will host a Pancake Breakfast 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, at the council home, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, juice and coffee. More...

Young Republicans in Mid. Cty. elect chairs

The Middlesex County Young Republicans held an election meeting Jan. 26 at the Middlesex County GOP Headquarters in Woodbridge. More...

Church seeks vendors, crafters for show

Vendors and crafters are invited to reserve a space at the Trinity Presbyterian Church Spring Craft Show set for 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. March 20 at the church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. More...

Columbiettes, knights to offer Lenten meals

Our Lady of Victory Columbiettes and Knights of Columbus will host Lenten Fish- Fry Dinners 4:30-7 p.m. on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, and on six consecutive Fridays, Feb. More...