June 24, 2010 RSS feed / Bulletin Board

Sociable Singles to gather in Monroe

Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold a meeting 1-4 p.m. June 27 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature discussion, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. More...

Youngsters invited to summer reading club

The Monroe Township Library 2010 Summer Reading Club, “Make a Splash — Read,” will begin June 25 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. More...

Participants sought for 4-H Yard Sale

4-H of Middlesex County is looking for vendors to take part in its 4-H Yard Sale set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 17 at the 4-H Center, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Rain date is July 18. More...

Tickets available for trip to Showboat

The Friends of the Jamesburg Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave., will sponsor a July 10 bus trip to the Showboat Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 11 a.m. from the library; return is set for 9 p.m. More...

SRHS class of ’60 schedules reunion

The South River High School (SRHS) class of 1960 will hold a 50th reunion Oct. 2 at Ria Mar Restaurant, South River. An informal gathering will take place Oct. 1 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Monroe. More...

Summer reading club on tap at E.B. Library

Youngsters are invited to join the Summer Reading Club, “Make a Splash — Read,” at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Members will color fish during “Fishy Fun,” 10-11 a.m. More...

Event at Giuseppe’s to aid autism fight

A fundraiser to benefit autism causes is set for noon-3 p.m. June 26 at Giuseppe’s Pizza and Fine Italian Food, 2581 Route 516, Old Bridge. More...

Symphony Orchestra to perform in Monroe

The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will present the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Jeffrey Grogan conducting, in a concert set for 8 p.m. June 25 at the Richard P. More...

fundraisers

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Library schedules summer programs

The Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue, will sponsor several “Make a Splash” summer programs. More...

Vendors sought for Sept. 25 Elks event

East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 is seeking vendors to participate in an event set for Sept. 25. Unusual or unique merchandise, including spiritual and holistic jewelry, crystals, etc., is sought. More...

Jamesburg H.S. classes plan Sept. 18 reunion

The Jamesburg High School classes of 1973-76 will hold a reunion 6-11 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Columbian Club of Spotswood, 34 Crescent Ave. Cost is $60 per person and includes dinner, music, beer and wine. More...

St. Stan’s Carnival runs through June 26

St. Stan’s Carnival 2010 will continue 6- 11 p.m. June 24 and 26, and 6 p.m.-midnight June 25 (food tent will open at 5 p.m.) on the St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish grounds, MacArthur Avenue and Main Street, Sayreville. More...

Assistance available for postpartum issues

The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services wants residents to know that help is available for women who are suffering with postpartum mood issues. More...

Barbecued chicken on menu at church

The First Reformed Church of South River, 40 Thomas St., will hold a Barbecued Chicken Dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m. July 10. More...

Fourth of July gala, fireworks set in E.B.

The township of East Brunswick will celebrate its 150th birthday and the nation’s 234th birthday with a celebration and fireworks display set for 5-10:30 p.m. July 4 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, Cranbury Road. 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...

Benefit car, bike show scheduled in Monroe

Clubs 4 a Cure (the Freehold Kruisers, NJ Stangers, NJ Pontiac Group and NJ Mopar Group) will present a Charity Car and Bike Show 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 27 at Garvey’s Family Restaurant and Pub, 401 Spotswood-Gravel Hill Road, Monroe. More...

Belarusian Festival on tap in South River

St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Greek Orthodox Church, South River, will hold its 11th annual Belarusian Festival 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 26 at the Belarusian-American Center, 284 S. Whitehead Ave., South River. More...

Interfaith Network plans Flea Market

The Interfaith Network of Care Flea Market is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 26 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Parish Hall and parking lot, 7 W. Lakewood Ave., Milltown. The event will take place rain or shine. More...

PAVA band shell open for Sunday dancing

The Polonka picnic grove at PAVA (Polish Army Veterans Association of America) Post No. 208, William Street, South River, will be open 4-8 p.m. every Sunday through Labor Day for dancing under the band shell. More...

Ugliest House in N.J. contest under way

What’s the ugliest house in the area? Is it in your neighborhood? Have your voice heard and compare your opinion with your neighbors by voting in the 2010 Ugliest House in New Jersey contest through July 2. More...

Citywide Yard Sale on tap for June 26

The South Amboy Citywide Yard Sale is set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 26 at participating homes displaying blue-and-white balloons. More...

Faith-based hospital auxiliary formed

The mission of the newly formed Jewish Renaissance Medical Center Auxiliary Committee is to serve as a conduit to provide opportunities for leadership, guidance, support, training and professional development by creating an “Open Tent of Inclu More...

Vehicles’ occupants must wear seat belt

Legislation recently was signed into law requiring all occupants of a vehicle to wear a seat belt, regardless of their seating position. More...

Open house, adoption event set at shelter

The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will host its annual Paws and Stripes Forever Patriotic Open House and Adoption Event noon-4 p.m. June 27. Watchung Ridge will provide live bluegrass music. More...

Chemical-free products offered

The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) is conducting an Organic (Chemical-Free) Lawn and Home-Cleaning Products and Natural Pest-Control Products Sale 10 a.m.-noon on Saturdays at the group’s headquarters building, 85 Washington Ave., More...

Families invited to June 25 Summer Bash

Kiddie Academy of East Brunswick, 635 Cranbury Road, will host a Family Fun Welcome to Summer Bash 6-8 p.m. June 25. More...

Tickets on sale for trip to Atlantic City

Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church Men’s Club will sponsor a July 6 bus trip to Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. More...

Reformed Church Home plans golf event

The Reformed Church Home, Old Bridge, will hold its 19th annual Golf Outing Aug. 23 at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe. More...

Race, walk to benefit Operation Homefront

Online and mail-in registration has begun for the fourth annual Friends and Neighbors in Action (FNA) 5K Race and Fun Walk, organized by FNA and sponsored by the North American Center for ContinuingMedical Education (NACCME), and set for Oct. More...

JFVS to conduct computer training

Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) will offer computer training classes beginning the week of July 12 at the JVFS office, 32 Ford Ave., Milltown. More...

Lecture to shed light on ‘N.J. Shipwrecks’

Dan Lieb, president of the New Jersey Historical Divers Association, will offer a presentation titled “New Jersey Shipwrecks” at 7:30 p.m. June 30 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. More...

MLPA bus trip to Foxwoods on Sept. 18

The Middlesex Legal Professionals Association (MLPA) is currently accepting reservations for the Saturday, Sept. 18, bus trip to Foxwoods Casino to benefit the East Brunswick-based Animal Rescue Force (ARF). More...