Community Bulletin Board
Breakfast With Bunny scheduled in Spotswood

The Immaculate Conception Fathers Club will host its annual Breakfast With the Easter Bunny from 9 a.m. to noon on April 2 in the Immaculate Conception School cafeteria, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood.

A buffet breakfast will be served. Activities will include arts and crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny and two Easter-egg hunts.

An egg hunt for children ages 4 and younger is set for 10:15 a.m. Youngsters ages 5 and above are invited to take part in a hunt scheduled for 10:45 a.m.

Cost is $10 per adult, $6 per child ages 5-10, $2.50 for ages 2-4; children under age 2 will be admitted free of charge.

Advance-sale deadline is March 30. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

For more information and to reserve, call Steve Caputo at (732) 656-1895.

Girl Scouts to host Sports Spectacular

Girl Scout Troop No. 1856, South River, will present a Silver Sports Spectacular from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on March 25 in the gymnasium at South River Middle School, Montgomery Street.

All girls ages 6-11 are invited. Participants need not live in South River nor be a Girl Scout to attend.

Workshops will include a hands-on introduction to basketball, softball, hockey, cheerleading and volleyball. Other sessions will explore sports safety, first aid and nutrition. All activities are age appropriate.

Admission is $2 and includes refreshments and a prize.

For more information, call Linda at (732) 257-3274.

Vendors sought for Craft Show, Food Sale

Vendors are sought for the annual First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy Spring Craft Show and Food Sale set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 13 in the church basement, 150 N. Broadway, South Amboy.

Indoor table rental costs $20. Fee is $15 for a space outside the church; outside vendors should bring their own table.

Reservation deadline is April 22.

For more information and to reserve, call (732) 727-2354.

Breakfast will benefit E.B. Daisy Recreation

The 23rd annual Ralph Lamo Memorial Breakfast, to aid the children of Camp Daisy, East Brunswick, will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 9 at the East Brunswick Hilton, Route 18, East Brunswick.

Proceeds will benefit individuals with disabilities who participate in the Daisy Recreation Program, sponsored and facilitated by the East Brunswick Division of Recreation and Community Services and the Daisy Association. The program is designed to promote the concept of education through recreation for the developmentally challenged.

Volunteers plan, prepare and serve the breakfast and clean up after the event.

The breakfast menu will include eggs, bacon, ham, home fries, pancakes, doughnuts, rolls, juice, coffee, tea and milk.

Tickets cost $10 for adults, $2 for children under age 10, and are available at the East Brunswick Recreation Office, Dunhams Corner Road; the township clerk's office in the East Brunswick Municipal Building, Jean Walling Civic Center; or at the door. Parking at the Hilton is free of charge.

For more information, call (732) 390-6797.

VFW to celebrate at

Feast of Fools Ball

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451 will hold a Feast of Fools Ball at 8 p.m. on April 1 at the post home, 31 Reid St., South River.

The event will feature three bands - the Legion Brothers, Fillmore Daze and Wanna Bees.

Admission is $10. All ages are invited. There will be a cash bar; proper identification is required. A portion of the proceeds go to help support the VFW National Home for Children.

Tickets are available at Manhattan Bagel, Ryders Lane, Milltown; Vic's Auto Service, East Brunswick; and at the post home.

For more information, call (732) 254-9834.

American Legion post

sets March 24 Fish Fry

American Legion Post No. 253 will host a Fish Fry beginning at 4 p.m. on March 24 at the post home, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood.

Eat-in and takeout meals will be available. All are welcome. For more information, call (732) 251-1030.

Senior Chai to feature luncheon, songs, comedy

The next meeting of Senior Chai, a program of Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Southern Middlesex County, will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. on April 5 at the Jewish Congregation of Concordia, Monroe.

The event will feature a kosher luncheon and a performance by comedian/singer Thelma Glass of The Yentatainers.

Donation is $6, in advance.

The public is welcome. For more information and to reserve, call Jennifer at (609) 395-7979. Senior Chai is designed for active senior adults who are widowed, single or caregivers of a spouse.

Athletic association sets Spaghetti Dinner

The Immaculate Conception Athletic Association will host a Spaghetti Dinner from 6-8 p.m. on March 24 in the Immaculate Conception School cafeteria, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood.

Dinner will feature pasta with homemade marinara sauce, homemade vodka sauce or butter sauce; bread and butter; salad; homemade desserts; and soda and water. Jim Matera will make the sauces.

Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and children age 12 and under.

Egg hunt, hat contest scheduled for April 1

The Monroe Township Recreation Department and the Monroe Township Mother's Club will hold their annual Egg Hunt and Bonnet/Top Hat Contest beginning at noon on April 1, rain or shine, at the Monroe Township Community Center Skating Rink, Monmouth Road.

Youngsters should bring a basket or bag to collect goodies.

Participants will be divided into the following age divisions for the egg hunt: newborn to 3 years; prekindergarten (4 years old); kindergarten; first and second grades; third and fourth grades; fifth grade and up. Parents will be allowed on the rink for the newborn-age 3 division only.

First- and second-place prize baskets will be awarded for funniest hat, most original hat and best-looking hat. There will be one grand prize basket for best overall hat.

Parents should bring a camera.

For more information, call (732) 723-5000.

Main Street Theatre

to stage 'Big Bad Wolf'

The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will presents its first Kid Works production, "Big Bad Wolf," at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on March 26 and April 2 and 2 p.m. on April 1 in the theater space at the Garden Friends, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville.

Tickets cost $6 each.

Youngsters will meet the characters and receive a treat.

For more information, call (732) 553-1153.

McCarrick to stage

'Bye Bye Birdie'

Cardinal McCarrick High School, 310 Augusta St., South Amboy, will present "Bye Bye Birdie" at 7:30 p.m. on April 6, 7 and 8.

Advance tickets are available for $9 each by calling the school at (732) 721-0748, ext. 244. Tickets also will be available at the door.

Art auction to benefit I.C. Prekindergarten

Immaculate Conception Prekinder-garten will host an Art Auction fundraiser beginning at 8 p.m. on April 1 at the school, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. A preview with wine, cheese, coffee and dessert will start at 7 p.m.

The live auction, hosted by Ross Galleries, will feature fine arts, sports memorabilia, music memorabilia and more. Opening bids will be up to 50 percent less than traditional art gallery prices. Other highlights will include a door prize, a gift scramble and a 50/50 cash raffle.

Tickets cost $10 per person, $15 per couple.

For more information and to reserve, call (732) 251-7430.

'Broadway Medley' coming to Sayreville

The third installment in Triple H Productions' "Broadway Medley" is planned for 8 p.m. on March 24 and 25 at St. Stanislaus Kostka School, 225 MacArthur Avenue, Sayreville.

The production will feature local performers, including the all-new Triple H Youth Ensemble, singing Broadway tunes.

Tickets cost $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. Gourmet desserts will be available for purchase.

A portion of the ticket sales will benefit St. Stan's Drama Club and the Schoenly School KidsPlay Organization, Milltown.

To reserve, call (732) 651-7264. Tickets also will be available at the door. For more information, visit www.triplehproductions.com.

E.B. Youth Council to sponsor variety show

The East Brunswick Youth Council will hold a variety show beginning at 8 p.m. on March 24 at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.

Admission is $5 per person. Tickets will be sold at the door. Credit cards will not be accepted. Open seating will be on a first-come basis.

For more information, e-mail EBYouthCouncil@aol.com.

'Once Upon a Mattress' to be staged in Monroe

Applegarth Middle School, Monroe, will present "Once Upon a Mattress" at 7 p.m. on March 30 and 31 in the Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center at Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road.

For more information and ticket prices, call the school at (609) 655-0604