Russian poetry to be heard at library       The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will host a Russian poetry reading from 7-8 p.m. on Aug. 4 in the library café area. Inna Chatsky will read selections from her collected poetry in Russian. The title of Chatsky's book of poems in Russian translate... More ... RCIA registration under way at church       St. Mary's Parish, South Amboy, is accepting registration for any adult (age 14 or older) who is interested in preparing for Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation. The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) begins with several weeks of inquiry sessions. More ... Boating-safety exam scheduled for Aug. 4       Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 2-1, 167 Main St., Sayreville, will conduct a Boating Safety Test Out Examination at 9 a.m. on Aug. 4. 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... More ... Fairgrounds benches, tables offered for sale       Benches and tables to be placed throughout the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, may be purchased through the Middlesex County Fair Association. A plaque stating the sponsor's name and other information, such as "in memory of," "in honor of," "compliments of,"... More ... Registration under way for youth talent show       The Middlesex County Fair will hold its annual talent show for young people at 4 p.m. on Aug. 11 at the fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Participants will be separated into two categories, ages 5-11 and 12-18. A piano will not be available. All talents are welcome. More ... Blood drive planned for Aug. 4 at O.B. church       St. Thomas the Apostle Church, in cooperation with Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, will hold a summer blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 4 in the parish auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Donors must be between the ages of 17 and 75, weigh at least 110 pounds an... More ... Icelandic comedy-drama next up for film festival       The 25th annual Summer International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will continue on Aug. 7 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of the Icelandic comedy-drama "Noi." The 2003 movie, which is rated PG-13, has a running time of 93 minutes. More ... Donors sought for blood drive at fair       The Middlesex County Fair Association will host a blood drive at the fair from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 6-10, noon to 6 p.m. on Aug. 11, and noon to 5 p.m. on Aug. 12, at the fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. To express its appreciation to individuals donating blood, the fair association... More ... Curtain to rise on 'Bye Bye Birdie'       The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will present the musical "Bye Bye Birdie" at 8 p.m. on Aug. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 and at 2 p.m. on Aug. 12 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The show will be directed by Vic Morosco and musicall... More ... 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 Aug. 8 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 1... More ... Alzheimer's caregivers will gather for support       Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor an Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Caregivers Support Group meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. on Aug. 6 in Auxiliary Hall C, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital's Old Bridge division, Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18. More ... Arabic newspaper added at E.B. Library       The Arabic-language newspaper Al-Ahram is now part of the world-language newspaper collection at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The weekly paper, published in Cairo, Egypt, may be found in the World Language-English as a Second Language section next ... More ... Teen-novel author to visit East Brunswick Library       Jordan Sonnenblick, author of novels for teenage readers, will appear from 6-9 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Sonnenblick, who has family ties to East Brunswick, will discuss the process of writing and getting published, read from his wor... More ... Change in venue for 'Oh, What a Night!'       The East Brunswick Division of Recreation and the East Brunswick Arts Commission will sponsor "Oh, What a Night!," a concert featuring Ragdoll, a Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute band, at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 2 outdoors around the East Brunswick Municipal Pond, opposite the East ... More ... Master Gardeners to offer advice at fair       Residents are invited to consult with members of the Middlesex County Master Gardeners from 5-10 p.m. Aug. 6-10, 2-10 p.m. on Aug. 11, and 2-7 p.m. on Aug. 12 in the agriculture tent at the Middlesex County Fair at the county fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. More ... Car washes, bake sales to aid Cadette troop       Monroe Girl Scout Cadette Troop No. 1036 will hold car washes and bake sales from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 12 and Sept. 8 at the Monroe Township Recreation Center, 120 Monmouth Road. All donations will be accepted. The sales will raise money for all Cadette events, including an upcomin... More ... 'E.T.' to visit Helmetta on movie, pizza night       A Movie and Pizza Night is planned for 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 at Helmetta Borough Hall, Main Street. The film "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" will be screened. More ... Participants sought for home-arts event at fair       The Middlesex County Fair Association invites residents to participate in the Home-Arts Festival at the 69th annual Middlesex County Fair set for Aug. 6-12 at the fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The Home-Arts Festival affords an opportunity for the nonprofessional to e... More ... Blood drive planned for Aug. 4 at O.B. church       St. Thomas the Apostle Church, in cooperation with Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, will hold a summer blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 4 in the parish auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Donors must be between the ages of 17 and 75, weigh at least 110 pounds and be i... More ... Safe-boating course coming to Sayreville       Coast Guard Flotilla Auxiliary 2-1, 167 Main St., Sayreville, will offer "America's Boating Course" from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 11. The cost is $55, including textbook. A New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course. More ... Cadettes to sponsor car washes, bake sales       Monroe Township Girl Scout Cadette Troop No. 330 will hold car washes and bake sales from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 11 and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 9 at the Monroe Township Recreation Center, 120 Monmouth Road. All donations will be accepted. The sales will raise mone... More ...