February 9, 2012 RSS feed / Bulletin Board

Bag of Books Sale ongoing at library

The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library is holding its Bag of Books Sale through Feb. 25 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. For a cost of $3, shoppers may fill a grocery size plastic bag with as many books and movies as it will hold. More...

Dinner-Dance to aid Emanuel Cancer panel

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows will sponsor a Dinner-Dance 7 p.m.-midnight Feb. 11 at East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 485 Cranbury Road. More...

Tennessee Williams play coming to E.B.

Playhouse 22 will present “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” by Tennessee Williams Feb. 10- 26, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m., at Playhouse 22, in the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. More...

Elder abuse to be topic at workshop

A workshop titled “Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation in New Jersey” is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 15 at The Residence at Forsgate, 319 Forsgate Drive, Monroe. Guest speaker will be Fredrick P. Niemann of Hanlon Niemann. More...

Women’s group plans Feb. 15 dinner

The Brunswick Women’s Connection, made up of women from the central New Jersey area, will host a dinner featuring the 2 ChicksWith Chocolate store, South River, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at The Chateau, 678 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. More...

Tickets available for trip to Atlantic City

The Saints Peter and Paul Church Altar Society will sponsor a Feb. 23 bus trip to the Showboat Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the church parking lot, Whitehead Avenue, South River. More...

‘Self: Scape’ art exhibition at MCC

An art exhibition, “Self: Scape,” is being held at the Middlesex County College Studio Theatre Gallery, on the college’s Edison campus, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., through March 8. The gallery is open weekdays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More...

AARP sets meeting, lottery presentation

East BrunswickAARP Chapter No. 4855 will hold its next general meeting 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14 at the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. More...

Project Graduation plans Comedy Night

The Spotswood High School 2012 Project Graduation Committee will host a Comedy Night beginning at 5 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Stress Factory Comedy Club, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. More...

Fees to be waived at pet-adoption event

The Sayreville PetAdoption Center (SPAC) will sponsor a Valentine’s Day Open House and Adoption Event noon-4 p.m. Feb. 11 and 12 at the shelter, 1400 Main St. More...

Business-owner info session set for Feb. 17

A free networking breakfast and information session to explore “The Five Biggest Business Owner Bloopers” is set for 8 a.m. Feb. 17 in the B School at the Merrill Lynch office, 197 Route 18 south, Suite 305, East Brunswick. More...

Youngsters invited to free-throw tourney

The South River Police Department’s annual Basketball Free-Throw Tournament for all school-age South River youngsters is set for 9 a.m. Feb. 18 in the South River Middle School gymnasium, Montgomery Street. More...

Event at Friday’s to aid OLOL School

Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will sponsor a Benefit Day fundraiser from 11 a.m. Feb. 16 to 2 a.m. Feb. 17 at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. More...

fundraisers •••

Feb. 9-25 • Bag of Books Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library, at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. For a cost of $3, shoppers may fill a grocery-size plastic bag with as many books and movies as it will hold. More...

Fall prevention to be topic of Feb. 15 talk

Fox Rehabilitation will present a lecture titled “Stand Tall, Don’t Fall! Five Steps to Fall Prevention” beginning at noon Feb. 15 at Waterside Villas, 1 Overlook Drive. More...

District accepting preschool requests

The East Brunswick School District offers a general-education inclusive preschool program, housed at Irwin, Lawrence Brook and Memorial schools and open to 3- and 4- year-old children who live in East Brunswick. More...

Zumba fundraiser to benefit drama club

The East Brunswick High School (EBHS) Drama Club Performing Arts ParentsAssociation (PAPA) will hold a Zumba Fundraiser 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 in the lower gym at the high school, 380 Cranbury Road. Doors will open at 7 p.m. 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. More...

Oldies Dance on tap for Feb. 17 at Knights

The next Knights of Columbus monthly Rock ’n’ Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. Feb. 17 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the oldies. More...

Auxiliary to host Boardwalk Party

The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post No. 25 will sponsor an Over the Hump to Summer Boardwalk Party 6-10 p.m. Feb. 18 at the post home, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown, Donation is $15 per person and includes food, soda and water. More...

Adult actors, singers invited to audition

Bimah Players Community Theater is seeking adult actors and singers of all ages for “Ever Since Adam,” a readers’ theater production featuring dramatizations of literature by Mark Twain and other classic writers as well as songs abo More...

Friday-Night Dinners continue at post home

East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will host its next Friday- Night Dinner 6-8 p.m. Feb. 10 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road. The menu will feature chicken breast, stuffing, salad, vegetables, coffee, cake and more. More...

Tickets on sale for Valentine’s Dance

AValentine’s Day Big-Band Dance, featuring music by the Imperial Dance Band, is set for 7:30-11 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River, across from the South River Public Library and the firehouse. More...

Fish-Fry Dinners coming to legion post

American Legion Post No. 25 will host its annual Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners 5-8 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 24-April 6, at the post home, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown. More...

Donors sought for Feb. 17 blood drive

St. James Knights of Columbus Council No. 6336 will hold its annual blood drive 4- 8:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at the council hall, 83 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. Blood supplies are low due to weather, colds and the flu. Donors are needed. More...

Spaces available at 4-H Craft Fair

4-H of Middlesex County is looking for crafters and vendors of new items to take part in a Craft Fair set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 3 at the 4-H Center, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. More...

Casino Night tickets, sponsorships offered

The Immaculate Conception Fathers Club will sponsor its annual Casino Night 7-10 p.m. Feb. 25 in the auditorium at Immaculate Conception School, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Doors will open at 6 p.m. More...

Provident to raise funds for FoodBank

The Provident Bank will once again hold a Deposit $1 of Hope fundraising drive at each of its branches Feb. 13-April 2 to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ). More...

Library to ring in Pan-Asian New Year

Asian dance, fashions and more will be showcased at the Pan-Asian Lunar New Year Celebration set for 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. More...

Luncheon proceeds to support St. Peter’s

Carrabba’s Italian Grill will sponsor a Buffet-Style Luncheon Feb. 19 at the Spotswood Firehouse, 495 Main St. Seatings are set for 1 and 2:30 p.m. Proceeds will support the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Irene’s damage at St. More...

S.R. GOP to celebrate at Red and White Ball

The South River Republican Organization will hold its annual Red and White Ball 6-11 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Portuguese Fisherman Restaurant and Bar, 11 Jackson St., South River. Acocktail hour is set for 6 p.m. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. More...

S.R. Relay for Life kickoff set for Feb. 12

The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of South River will hold its Kick-Off Celebration 1 p.m. Feb. 12 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451, 31 Reid Street, South River. More...

‘Abraham Lincoln’ to appear at library

The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will host “President Abraham Lincoln” (played by Robert Costello) and his entourage 7 p.m. Feb. 16 in the social room at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. More...

Hadassah to host Card, Game Luncheon

TheAlisa Chapter of Hadassah will hold a Card and Game Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Greenbriar at Whittingham Ballroom, Monroe. Couvert is $26 per person. More...

Gold-Buying Event scheduled for Feb. 11

The St. Stanislaus Kostka Rosary Altar Society and National Estate Jewelers will sponsor a Charity Gold-Buying Event 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 11 in the cafeteria at St. Stan’s, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. More...

Singer/ventriloquist to appear in Monroe

The Greenbriar at Whittingham adult community, Monroe, will present singer/ventriloquist Michael Minor in a performance set for 8 p.m. Feb. 18 in the new auditorium at Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. More...

Vendor, crafter space open at March 2 event

Vendors and crafters are welcome at the Paws for Success Craft/Vendor Night set for 6:30-10 p.m. March 2 at Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane, East Brunswick. More...

Shopping fundraiser to aid Special Strides

A Valentine’s fundraiser to benefit the Special Strides riding program for children with disabilities, Monroe, is set for 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Feb. 9, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 10, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. More...

Holistic Mentorship Network open house

Holistic and medical practitioners and interested community members are invited to the first open house and chapter meeting for the Middlesex County Chapter of Holistic Mentorship Network, to be held 7-9 p.m. March 13. More...

Event at Camillo’s will support SPAC

Camillo’s Restaurant and Pizza, 31 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville, will host a Fundraising Week to benefit Sayreville Pet Adoption Center (SPAC) 4-10 p.m. Feb. 20- 23. More...

Casting call Feb. 10 at Woodbridge Mall

The American Heart Association is inviting New Jersey women from all walks of life to share their story at a free Go Red For Women Connect Casting Call on Friday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Macy’s wing at the Woodbridge Center Mall. More...