Jamesburg Senior Citizens
plans programs, trips
     Jamesburg Senior Citizens, 39 Stevens Ave., will offer a variety of upcoming events. All Jamesburg residents over age 60 are invited to join the club.
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Suburban Artist Guild to show artist’s video
     A video presentation by prominent educator and artist Tony Couch will be featured at the next meeting of the Suburban Artist Guild (SAG) set for 2 p.m. on Feb. 13 at the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center.
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St. James Knights plans blood drive for Feb. 13
     St. James Knights of Columbus Council No. 6336 will hold its annual blood drive from 4-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 at the Knights hall, 83 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. All community members are invited to participate.
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Celiac disease group will meet on Feb. 19
     The Central New Jersey chapter of Raising Our Celiac Kids (ROCK) will hold a support group meeting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Road, Manalapan.
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     Seth J. Dvorin’s widow, Kelly Harris Dvorin, holds a flag while military honors are conducted at the Marlboro Cemetery.
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     Rebekah Dvorin, sister of Seth, after being presented with a flag Tuesday at the East Brunswick Jewish Center on Ryders Lane.
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Fund-raisers
Feb. 14
     • Past President Dinner-Dance, sponsored by Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 Columbiettes, to honor most recent past president Judith Ann Arcaro, 7 p.m.
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American Legion slates
Feb. 20 Oldies Dance
     Spotswood American Legion Post No. 253 will sponsor an Oldies Dance from 8-11 p.m. on Feb. 20 at the post home, Devoe Avenue, next to the lake.
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Artists sought for E.B.
fine art, craft show/sale
     The East Brunswick Arts Commission and the Visual Arts Celebration Committee will sponsor an outdoor, juried fine art and craft show and sale on June 12.
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Israel Consul General
staff member to speak
     Arielle Bernstein, community rela­tions officer of the Consulate General of Israel, New York City, will be guest speaker at the East Brunswick Hadassah meeting set for 7:45 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane.
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Community Bulletin Board
‘Birds of the Watchung’
to be topic at meeting
     Ruth Yablonsky of the Trailside Nature and Science Center at the Watchung Preserve will offer a program titled "The Birds of the Watchung" at the next general meeting of the East Brunswick Garden Club set for 7:30 p.m.
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S.R. church schedules
Feb. 21 Blini Dinner
     St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Greek Orthodox Church, South River, will hold its annual pre-Lenten Blini Dinner beginning at 4 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the Belarusian-American Center, South Whitehead Avenue, South River.
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‘Allure of Chocolate’ scheduled for Feb. 22
     The Historic Village of Old Bridge Community Group (HVOBCG) will sponsor a program titled "The Allure of Chocolate" from 4:30-7 p.m. on Feb.
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St. Mary’s to be topic at historical panel meeting
     The South River Historical and Preservation Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the Old School Baptist Church, 64-66 Main St.
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Mardi Gras Night set for March 6 in Jamesburg
     The Jamesburg Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its second annual Mardi Gras Night from 6-10 p.m. on March 6 at the Jamesburg Knights of Columbus, 83 Lincoln Ave.
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Rabbi to offer lecture at Feb. 29 Bagel Brunch
     The Adult Education of Congregation Anshe Emeth, 88 Main St., South River, will sponsor Bagel Brunch 2, the second in a three-lecture series, at 10 a.m. on Feb. 29.
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Animal Rescue Force is seeking volunteers
     Animal Rescue Force, East Brunswick, is seeking volunteers to work one Saturday or Sunday per month at the group’s adoption centers located at the Route 18 Flea Market, East Brunswick, and at the Englishtown Auction.
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J’burg Elks to sponsor Friday fish fry dinners
     Jamesburg Elks No. 2180 will hold fish fries from 5-8 p.m. on Fridays, Feb. 20-April 9, at the Elks lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave.
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Sisterhood seeking vendors for Food Fair
     Vendors are sought for the Sisterhood of Temple B’nai Shalom Food Fair, a craft fair dedicated to specialty foods and related products and services, set for 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 25 at the temple, Fern Road, East Brunswick.
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Project Graduation
to present comedy night
     East Brunswick High School Project Graduation will sponsor an adult comedy night featuring Paul Venier at 8 p.m. on Feb. 21 at Churchill Junior High School, Norton Road. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for ticket sales.
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Events scheduled at
Monroe Senior Center
     A variety of upcoming programs will be offered at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 1 Municipal Plaza. For more information and to register for events, call (732) 521-6111, unless oth­erwise indicated.
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     A sketch submitted as part of Kaplan Cos. proposal for the former snuff mill site.
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‘President Lincoln’ to visit Jamesburg
     The Jamesburg Historical Association will host "A Visit from President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln" from 1-4 p.m. on Feb. 15 at Lakeview, the historic Buckelew Mansion, 203 Buckelew Ave., Jamesburg.
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Country Breakfast set for Feb. 15 in Milltown
     Milltown Masonic Lodge No. 294, 30 N. Main St., will host its annual All-You-Can-Eat Country Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 15.
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Columbiettes to host Feb. 21 wine tasting
     The Immaculate Conception Columbiettes of Spotswood Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907 and Snowhill Liquors, Spotswood, will host a wine tasting fund-raiser at 7 p.m.
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Museum will explore Valentine’s Day history
     The East Brunswick Museum will hold a Valentine’s Day Exhibit and Party from 2-4 p.m. on Feb. 14 at the museum, 16 Maple St., East Brunswick.
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Sibling revelry
     PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI staff Above, twins Nicky (left) and Alex Parlitsis celebrate upon learning that Nicky took first place in speed for the Wolves at the Cub Scout Pack 35 Pinewood Derby Saturday at the Immaculate Conception gym in Spotswood.
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OLV Columbiettes schedules fish fries
     Our Lady of Victory Columbiettes will host Lenten fish fries from 4:30-7 p.m. on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25, and on six consecutive Fridays, March 5-April 9, at the Knights of Columbus Victorian Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville.
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