Community Bulletin Board
Orthopedic program coming to Monroe

Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, will host a free educational orthopedic program titled "Innovations in Orthopedic Surgery" from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the Monroe Center for Adult Health Care, 300 Overlook Drive, Monroe.

The event will include three, 15-minute educational talks given throughout the day by Saint Peter's orthopedic surgeons. Topics will be "Recent Advances in Hip Replacement Surgery" with Marc Malberg, M.D., at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.; "Treatments of the Upper Extremity and the Hand" with Louis Levine, M.D., at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; and "Recent Advances in Knee Replacement Surgery" with Kenneth Klein, M.D., at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The doctors will provide a general overview of arthritis and information about new minimally invasive treatments including muscle-sparing total hip replacement and total knee replacement. The event will also feature tours of the Zimmer Mobile Learning Center, a traveling educational facility used to train medical professionals and inform the public about advances in orthopedic care. Anatomical models of hip, knee, shoulder and elbow joints will be available for viewing. Zimmer representatives and Saint Peter's Hospital medical staff will be available to answer questions. The Zimmer Mobile Learning Center will be located in the Center for Adult Health Care parking lot.

Advance registration is requested. For more information and to register, call (732) 937-6000.

Candlelit walking

tours set at cemetery

The East Brunswick Museum will offer candlelit, self-guided walking tours of historic Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Old Bridge Turnpike, near Rues Lane, East Brunswick, from 5-8 p.m. on Oct. 14 and 15.

Living history re-enactors dressed in period costumes will portray historical individuals buried in the cemetery. More than 500 candles in bags will light the cemetery paths.

Cost is $7 for adults, $1 for children under age 12. Proceeds will benefit the East Brunswick Museum.

For more information, call (732) 257-1508.

Cleanup, talk to raise

awareness of Darfur

The Committee on Conscience-New Jersey will sponsor a cleanup of Summerhill Road between Cranbury Road and Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 7.

Interested individuals, who will meet at the Bagel Cafe, 647 Route 18, East Brunswick, are invited to pick up trash and raise awareness about the genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Participants should wear a T-shirt that makes a statement. The event will begin with a short talk. A DVD will be distributed for home viewing.

For more information, log on to http://CoC-NJ.home.comcast.net or call Leslie at (732) 613-7263.

E.B. AARP schedules

meeting, holiday trips

The next general meeting of AARP East Brunswick Chapter No. 4855 will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center.

A guest speaker from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation will offer a presentation. Members are asked to bring one or two items to be used in the creation of holiday baskets.

The group plans a Dec. 6 excursion to the "USO Canteen Holiday Party" at The Cotillion, Garfield. Participants, who are invited to wear an old military uniform, hat and/or campaign ribbons, will travel back to the 1940s while watching the show and singing along with some familiar holiday hits. Lunch will be served family style. There will be one-hour open bar. Cost is $62 per person. Payment is due by Nov. 1.

A trip to see "Santa Goes Vegas," a holiday show at the Brownstone, Wayne, is planned for Dec. 11. The show will feature comedy, singing and dancing. There will be a family-style lunch and a one-hour open bar. Cost is $62 per person. Payment is due by Nov. 1.

For more information and to reserve, call (732) 238-5678.

'Gold-Star Mothers'

to be focus of discussion

The Spotswood High School History Club will present "A Conversation With Gold-Star Mothers" at 2:45 p.m. on Oct. 12 in the media center at the high school, Summerhill Road.

The event will feature mothers whose sons or daughters died defending the United States.

All are welcome.

Library to sponsor

Oct. 5 blood drive

The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will hold a blood drive from 4-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 5.

The Blood Center of New Jersey will conduct the drive. A bloodmobile will be on location in the library parking lot. Free cholesterol screenings will be available for all blood donors.

For more information, call (732) 251-1515.

Tickets on sale for

country-western dance

St. Bernadette's Altar Rosary Society will sponsor a country-western dance beginning at 7 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the church's Lourdes Center, Villanova and Princeton roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge. The evening will feature dancing, a buffet dinner, beer and soda. BYOB. Tickets cost $25 per person. For more information and to reserve, call Irene at (732) 727-4992.

Roast Beef Dinner

next up at E.B. church

A Roast Beef Dinner will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 14 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $7 for children under age 12. Takeouts will be available.

South River Seniors

to meet on Oct. 5, 19

South River Seniors will hold meetings at 6 p.m. on Oct. 5 and at 7 p.m. on Oct. 19 at the Philo Masonic Hall, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River.

Members are asked to bring nonperishable items for the group's food drive.

Individuals age 55 and above are invited to attend. New members, singles and/or couples, are always welcome. The group offers a monthly trip to Atlantic City.

For more information, call (732) 238-5678.

Community Pride Day to be Octoberfest theme

The 13th annual Monroe Township Octoberfest will begin at noon on Oct. 22 at the Monroe Township Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road.

The theme of the event will be Community Pride Day. Monroe Township Recreation invites the community to provide its neighbors and friends in the area with special Thanksgiving baskets to make the holiday special for all.

Highlights will include a children's magic show at 1:30 p.m.; music by a DJ; crafters; food vendors; a Goofy Gator obstacle course; a Jungle Bounce and Slide funhouse; dunk-pit basketball; a giant slide; a gladiator joust; Gorrilligan's Island; and more.

Admission is free of charge.

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

E.B. to sponsor Oct. 10 community blood drive

The township of East Brunswick will conduct a community blood drive from 3-8 p.m. on Oct. 10 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center.

Residents are asked to donate blood to save a life. The donation process lasts approximately 10 minutes. Participants should eat before donating.

For more information, call (732) 390-6816.

Youngsters invited to Jamesburg Halloween parade

The Jamesburg Recreation Department will hold its annual Halloween parade beginning at 10 a.m. on Oct. 21 at Triangle/Veterans Park, West Railroad Avenue, Jamesburg.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: ages 5 and under; 6-8 years old, 9-11 years old; and age 12 and up. For more information, call (732) 521-2222.

Jewish history panel will sponsor lectures

The Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey, New Brunswick, will offer two upcoming lectures.

Dr. Mildred Goodwin, professor emeritus, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, will present a program titled "The Jewish Experience in Reel Life" at 10 a.m. on Oct. 9 at Congregation Etz Chaim, Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. Goodwin, who has taught classes in English education and media studies at Jersey City University, continues to teach adjunct courses at several colleges and universities, sharing her lifelong interest in all aspects of theater and cinema.

A lecture titled "Net Gain: Finding Family on the World Wide Web" is set for 10 a.m. on Oct. 18 at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, New Brunswick. Guest speaker will be Sandra Lanman, assistant director of media relations, Rutgers University Foundation, New Brunswick. Lanman has used the Internet extensively while researching her family's history.

Both lectures are free of charge and open to the public.

For more information, call (732) 249-4894.

St. George's Church to offer healing mission

Jack and Anna Marie Sheffield will lead a healing mission on Oct. 6 and 7 at St. George's Church, 56 Main St., Helmetta. The Sheffields, who have been in the healing ministry for almost 30 years, are the founders of two healing centers - Christ's Healing Center, San Antonio, Texas, and Bethsaida House, Columbus, Ga.

The Oct. 6 program will begin with registration at 6 p.m. A healing service will follow. The second day of the event, Oct. 7, will be filled with prayer and sharing groups. A catered luncheon will be provided, by reservation only. Registration for the evening healing service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided during registration on both days.

To register for the mission, call Linda Smith at (732) 656-0442.

The program is sponsored by St. George's Church and the Central Jersey Chapter of the Order of St. Luke, the Physician, an interdenominational order of Christian healing.

Members are lay people from all walks of life and clergy in the ministries of the Roman, Orthodox, Anglican and Protestant churches.

For more information, call St. George's Church at (732) 521-0169.

Children of Holocaust survivors to speak Oct. 10

Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, will welcome four children of Holocaust survivors presenting "Growing Up as a Child of Holocaust Survivors" Oct. 10 at 6:45 p.m.

The speakers will be Milton Gradfarle, Toby Kansagor, Marion Meyer and Shirley Wachter. The four will share life-shaping experiences. The free event is open to the public and co-sponsored by the Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee.

For more information, call the library at (732) 521-5000.

Lions Club to sponsor

Oct. 15 art auction

The Milltown Lions Club will host an art auction at 2 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the Milltown Senior Citizen Center, Violet Terrace. A brunch preview will begin at 12:30 p.m.

The event also will feature wine and cheese, a door prize and a raffle prize. Major credit cards will be accepted.

Admission is $10 per person. Proceeds will aid the visually impaired.

For more information and to reserve, call Joan Trent at (732) 398-9006.

Milltown store to host

Oct. 14 Fire Safety Day

Home Depot, 401 S. Main St., Milltown, will present a Fire Safety Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 14.

The event, which is designed to raise awareness of home fire safety and safety in general, will feature participation by the Milltown Police Department, a children's workshop with craft projects for youngsters, games, prizes and refreshments. Emergency response vehicles will be on site.

For more information, call (732) 432-0500.

Fundraiser will assist disabled schoolchildren

The Lakeview School Parents Association, Edison, will sponsor its annual All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner and Tricky Tray from 3-7 p.m. on Oct. 8 at Elks Lodge No. 2370, 20 Oakmont Ave., off Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick.

Admission is $13 per person; children under age 6 will be admitted free of charge. A wine-and-beer cash bar will be available. Proceeds will go to the equipment-lending program for the disabled children of Lakeview School.

For tickets and more information, call Courtney Urban at (732) 238-4447 or Sue Zaccaria at (732) 613-3119.

Antiques Appraisal to aid children's home

Clark Moetz Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2319, Milltown, will sponsor an Antiques Appraisal event from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 21 at St. Paul's Church Education Building, corner of South Main and West Lakewood streets, Milltown. Proceeds will benefit the VFW National Children's Home, Eaton Rapids, Mich. Appraisals will be conducted by National Estate Jewelry Buyers, East Brunswick. The public is invited. Ticket cost is $5 per item to be appraised, in advance; $7 per item, at the door. Refreshments will be available. For more information and tickets, call Dawn at (732) 690-7114.

Quilters to gather for

Oct. 9 meeting, lecture

The Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet at 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Neff Chapel, Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road, Tennent section of Manalapan.

Guest speaker Michele LaRue will offer a talk titled "The Bed Quilt."

All quilters are welcome.

For more information, call Gail Small at (732) 679-9627, evenings.

Band sets clothes drive,

mum sale, free car wash

The Spotswood High School will sponsor a free car wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 14 in the parking lot at the high school, 105 Summerhill Road. Monetary donations will be gratefully accepted.

A mum sale and clothing drive also will be held during the same hours as the car wash.

Proceeds from the events will support band activities.

For more information, call Barbara Santoro at (732) 246-7223.

Milltown Rec to

sponsor trips

The Milltown Department of Recreation will offer several upcoming events.

All trips are open to residents and nonresidents.

A bus trip to see the Peddler's Village Scarecrow Display and the scenic fall happenings in Lahaska, Pa., is planned for Oct. 28. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. from Borough Hall, Washington Avenue. Cost is $15 per person.

There will be a Nov. 5 excursion to the Apple Festival at Peddler's Village, Lahaska. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from Borough Hall. Cost is $15 per person.

A bus trip to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City is planned for Nov. 23. Departure is set for 6:30 a.m. from Borough Hall. Cost is $15 per person.

Tickets are available to see the 5 p.m. Dec. 2 performance of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" at the Hilton Theatre, New York City. Bus departure is set for 1 p.m. from Borough Hall. Cost is $85 per ticket.

An additional show has been added for "Annie" at Madison Square Garden, New York City. The new performance is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Dec. 17. Cost is $60 per ticket, including bus transportation from Borough Hall.

For more information and to make a reservation, call (732) 828-2100, ext. 141.

Scout recruitment set for Oct. 9

Boy Scout Troop No. 61, East Brunswick, is seeking new members.

The troop will hold a Recruitment Night beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Irwin Elementary School, off Racetrack Road. Youngsters ages 11 and older are invited to attend the event or to join in troop meetings at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays at Irwin School.

The troop is sponsored by East Brunswick Exempt Firemen's Association.

For more information, call Hugh Galbraith at (732) 613-0894.

Pilots to offer free flights for young people

Individuals ages 8-17 are invited to take to the skies at the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Chapter No. 315 Young Eagles Flight Rally set to begin at 10 a.m. on Oct. 14 at Old Bridge Airport, 182 Pension Road. Rain date is Oct. 15.

Volunteer pilots will be on hand to explain how airplanes work and how to ensure that safety is the primary consideration before each flight.

Interested young people will be able to take an orientation flight at no charge. Following the free flight, participants will receive a certificate making them official Young Eagles Flight members. The youngsters' names will then be entered into the "World's Largest Logbook," which is on permanent display at the EAA Air Adventure Museum, Oshkosh, Wis.

Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and close at 1 p.m. Flights will begin soon after registration opens. Hot dogs and soft drinks will be available at a nominal fee to cover costs, but all flights are free of charge and voluntary on the part of the pilots involved.

A registration form signed by a parent or guardian is required. In the event that a parent or guardian cannot be present at the event, forms will be available in advance.

Only young people ages 8-17 may participate in the program. Parents and other visitors may be accommodated with a flight if time and available pilots permit.

For more information, a registration form or directions to the airport, call Frank Fine at (732) 681-5286.

The rally is part of the EAA Aviation Education Foundation's Young Eagles program designed to inform youth about general aviation and recreational flying. The original goal was to provide 1 million young people with an airplane ride by the end of 2003, the 100th anniversary of powered flight and the 50th anniversary of the EAA. The goal was achieved, and the program was so successful that it has been continued.

Volunteer EAA members also conduct Young Eagles flights individually. Interested young people who are unable to attend the Oct. 14 rally may log on to www.eaa.org or call Frank Fine for more information.

4-H Clogging Club

seeking new members

The 4-H Rhythm and Motion Clogging Club will take part in the 4-H Clubs of Middlesex County Open House set for 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the 4-H Youth Center, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.

Prospective club members, males and females in third grade-college, are invited to attend. Individuals who are interested in becoming clogging instructors also are welcome.

For more information on the club, call (732) 251-3528.

Admission to the 4-H open house is free of charge. The public is invited to learn more about all 4-H clubs. Refreshments will be available.

SWMHS class of '70

to celebrate at reunion

Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) class of 1970 will gather for a Holiday Reunion/Party at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2.

For more information, including location, e-mail casazz@aol.com.

Car wash proceeds

to benefit Cub Scouts

Cub Scout Pack No. 3 will hold a car wash fundraiser from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the Monroe Township Recreation Center, Monmouth Road.

All proceeds will go to the Scout troop.