Community Bulletin Board
Mass at O.B. church will honor St. Anthony

The Society of St. Anthony of Padua of Most Holy Redeemer Church will sponsor a celebration of the Mass in honor of St. Anthony at 7:30 p.m. on June 13 at the church, Amboy Road, Old Bridge.

The event will include the blessing and distribution of St. Anthony bread. Refreshments will follow.

For more information, call (732) 566-9334.

Crystal Springs Aquatic Center open weekends

East Brunswick Division of Parks has announced Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center is now open weekends only through June 17, with hours 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Beginning June 22, the park will be open daily for the summer season with hours from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Seasonal memberships are still available, as is daily patronage. The park offers seven water amenities, decks with seating, picnic areas, concessions and other options. Call (732) 3906981 or visit www.eastbrunswick.org.

'Amazing Blueberry Dinner' June 14

Brunswick Women's Connection will hold its "Amazing Blueberry Dinner" June 14 from 7-8:30 p.m. at East Brunswick Chateau, 678 Cranbury Road.

The cost is $20 for the dinner. Speakers will be Judith Krall-Russo, a food historian, and Roxanne Kamichoff, a private investigator and former magazine editor. Krall-Russo will discuss the importance of blueberries and the history of the woman who cultivated the blueberry crop to bring to the United States. Kamichoff will present "Stressed Out? Finding Balance in Your Life, Work and Family." Reservations are required. For reservations, call Betsy at (732) 257-5514 or e-mail Brunswickwc@yahoo.com.

Used bike collection

June 9 in Sayreville

The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Middlesex County Division of Solid Water Management (DSWM) will sponsor a used bicycle collection June 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. The collection for Pedals for Progress will be held at the Sayreville Recycling Center, Fort Grumpy, Bordentown Avenue. Individuals are asked to donate unwanted bicycles for distribution by Pedals for Progress for developing counties in Latin America, Africa and the Pacific Islands. The bikes provide residents with reliable transportation to commute to work, transport produce to market, or to access health care and other services. A $10 donation is suggested from each bike donor, because the cost is $28 to collect, process, ship, rebuild and distribute each bicycle. Call DSWM at (732)745-4170 or visit www.p4p.org.

Association's Photo Archive Day June 10

The Jamesburg Historical Association will host its third annual Photo Archive Day June 10 from 2-4 p.m. at Lakeview Mansion, 203 Buckelew Ave. Jamesburg-area residents are invited to bring any photographs or postcards with a Jamesburg connection to be scanned for inclusion in the Association's photo archives collection and possible inclusion in the "Jamesburg of Yesteryear" presentation. It is a 45-minute PowerPoint presentation featuring approximately 200 images from Jamesburg. Photos and postcards will be scanned and returned that same day. Call (732) 521-2040 or visit www.jamesburghistory.com.

E.B. Jewish Center

offering child care

The East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane, is now providing child care from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children ages 2 1/2-4 years. Call the temple at (732) 257-7070 or e-mail ssolomon@ebjc.org.

O.B. church to sponsor

third annual yard sale

Cottrell Corners Community Church, 442 Cottrell Road, Old Bridge, will hold its third annual Everything But the Kitchen Sink Yard Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 9.

All are welcome to attend. Proceeds will benefit the church building fund.

Passages to meet at area church June 12

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 505 Main St., Spotswood, will host a meeting of Passages, a nondenominational self-help group for separated and divorced individuals, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. The group meets Tuesdays to have weekly discussions; a $3 donation is requested. For more information, call Robin at (732) 238-7822 or Alan at (732) 828-5880.

'Birdie' auditions

on tap at Main Street

Auditions for the Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company summer production of "Bye Bye Birdie" will be held at 7:30 p.m. on June 11, 12 and 13 at the Main Street theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Callbacks are set for June 14.

All roles open. Participants should come prepared with sheet music and comfortable clothing for a short dance routine. Teens and adults in nonsinging and singing roles are sought for a supporting cast of cameos, including Conrad's teen fans. The musical will be directed by Vic Morosco, musically directed by David Raunick and choreographed by Liat Pearlman. For more information, log on to smstc.org or call (732) 553 1153.

Appleby drama club

sets June 9 pasta night

The Appleby Players will hold their second pasta dinner fund-raiser on June 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Spotswood High School, Summerhill Road. Dinner will be served continuously throughout the evening and entertainment will be provided by the Appleby School Drama Club Summer Program. Tickets are $10 per adult; $8 for children 3-12 and seniors. Children under 3 years old are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling (732) 221-9986.

Betty Smith novel next up for book group

The East Brunswick Public Library Book Discussion Group will meet at 7:30 p.m. on June 12 and 1 p.m. on June 14 at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center.

Topic of discussion will be "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith.

All adults, whether regular, occasional or new members, are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. Copies of the book are available at the library information desk.

For more information, call Claudia Link at (732) 390-6772 or log on to www.ebpl.org.

Boating-safety exam scheduled for June 9

Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 2-1, 167 Main St., Sayreville, will conduct a Boating Safety Test Out Examination at 9 a.m. on June 9.

Individuals who take the exam must have been born prior to 1979 and certify that they have at least 100 hours of boating experience. Proof of age must be provided prior to taking the examination.

Cost for the test is $25. Successful completion will certify an individual for the New Jersey State Boating Safety Certificate that is now a state law. The exam may be taken only one time.

For more information and to register, call (732) 698-2222 or (732) 771-7104.

Diabetes support group will meet at hospital

The Raritan Bay Medical Center Marion Tanzman Diabetes Center will sponsor a free diabetes support group meeting from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on June 13 in Auxiliary Hall B and C, lower level of the Old Bridge Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the medical center, off Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18.

Individuals coping with the disease are invited to attend with a spouse or caregiver. Group leader will be Debbie Petrizzo. Discussion topics are determined by participants. Refreshments will be served.

For more information and to register, call (800) 624-6555.

Gluten-free picnic

registration due June 10

Seashore Celiac Support Group No. 96 will hold its fifth annual gluten-free picnic June 17 from 1-5 p.m. at Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold Township (no rain date). Attendees are asked to R.S.V.P. by June 10.

Suggested donation is $3, and attendees are asked to bring a gluten-free dish to feed 20 individuals to share (please list ingredients on a card). The event will also have free samples from gluten-free vendors.

To R.S.V.P. or for more information, call Christine at (732) 580-3595 or e-mail cpriest77@yahoo.com, or diane at (732) 679-6566 or dianecsa@aol.com.

OLOL Casino Night scheduled for June 9

Our Lady of Lourdes School (OLOL), 44 Cleveland Avenue, Milltown, will host Casino Night June 9 at 6 p.m.

The event will feature a buffet dinner, a slot machine, 50/50, and other additional raffles. Advance tickets are $60 each or $100 for two tickets. Tickets purchased at the door are $70 each. Each ticket includes entry, $250 of "play" money, and the buffet. Guests may purchase more play money during the evening.

Attendees must be age 21 or older. Tickets are available at OLOL rectory, 223 N. Main St., at the church after all Saturday and Sunday Masses, and at the school. For more information, call the school office at (732) 828-1951.

SRHS sophomores set June 16 car wash

The South River High School (SRHS) class of 2009 will hold a fundraising car wash from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 16 at the Elks Lodge, Main Street, South River.

Cost is $5 per car, $8 for larger vehicles, $15 for oversized/extremely muddy vehicles.

For more information, call (732) 613-4014.

Tickets available for

Villagers' 'Cinderella'

Villagers Theatre, a nonprofit center for the performing and cultural arts, will present its production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "Cinderella" on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., through June 24, at the theater, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin.

Tickets cost $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and students.

For more information and to reserve, call (732) 873-2710 or log on to www.villagerstheatre.com.

Sociable Singles to offer

meeting, entertainment

Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will meet from 1-4 p.m. on June 24 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave.

The event will feature entertainment, discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person.

For more information, call (609) 655-5137.

Magic show to kick off

summer reading events

In-person registration for the Milltown Public Library's Get a Clue Summer Reading Club and all summer programs for Milltown children and families will begin on June 18 at the library, West Church Street. "The Magic of Ben Winter" will kick off the summer events at 7 p.m. on the same day.

The magic show is open to Milltown residents of all ages. Advance registration is not required.

For more information, call (732) 247-2270.

Radio Control Club

will fly on June 16

The Tri-County Radio Control (RC) Club will hold an Open House-Welcome to RC event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 16 at Heavenly Farms Park, Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. Rain date is June 23. Guests should park their cars near the dog park.

The public is invited to see some of the club's planes and to watch flying demonstrations. Participants also may try flying with the club's instructors and using the group's planes and "buddy-box" controllers.

Tri-County Radio Control Club, which is open to anyone interested in any type of aircraft, meets on the last Thursday of the month at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center.

For more details, call Mike at (732) 297-9274 or log on to www.tcrcnj.homestead.com/home_page.html.

Tickets available for

Villagers' 'Cinderella'

Villagers Theatre, a nonprofit center for the performing and cultural arts, will present its production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "Cinderella" on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., through June 24, at the theater, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin.

Tickets cost $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and students.

For more information and to reserve, call (732) 873-2710 or log on to www.villagerstheatre.com.

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 June 9 at Old Bridge Airport, 182 Pension Road. Rain date is June 10.

Volunteer pilots will be on hand to explain how airplanes fly 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 Bob Hartmaier at (732) 521-3069 or (732) 599-2099.

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 June 9 rally may log on to www.eaa.org or call Bob Hartmaier for more information.

Milltown Rec to offer classes, trips, day care

Milltown Department of Recreation will present a "Spring Youth Art Odyssey" for Milltown children age 4-16 for nine weeks from June 9-Aug. 11. Individuals should call Recreation for times and pricing.

A trip to showboat Casino, Atlantic City, will be June 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. A trip to see the Mets vs. the L.A. Dodgers will be Aug. 25 with game time 7:10 p.m. cost is $40 for transportation from Milltown Borough Hall, and ticket. Trips depart from Milltown Borough Hall.

Summer school age child care will be available fur full days in either a three-day or five-day option at two different sites for children in grades K-3, and fourth grade and higher. The program includes indoor and outdoor play, daily swimming, bus trips, snacks, arts and crafts, and other activities. The program is open to residents and nonresidents and busing is provided to and from the pool. Individuals should call for availability and pricing. Call (732) 828-2100, ext. 141

March of Dimes annual golf outing June 19

The March of Dimes will hold its 19th annual golf classic June 19 at Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Drive, Cranbury.

Registration, lunch and a golf clinic will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. There will also be live and silent auctions, dinner and an awards reception beginning at 6 p.m. The cost is $2,200 for a corporate foursome. Proceeds benefit the March of Dimes' mission to prevent birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.

For reservations, call Miriam at (609) 655-7400, ext. 1209, or visit marchofdimes.com/newjersey.