Tickets available for library jazz event
      The Monroe Township Library annual Jazz Event is set for 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Tickets are still available. The evening of music will feature pianist John Bianculli, vocalist Deb Lyons and percussionist Tom Baker. Desserts will be provided by Cranberry's Gourmet.
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Program to focus on postpartum depression
      The Diocese of Metuchen and the Central New Jersey Maternal and Child Health Consortium Inc. will sponsor a New Jersey State Postpartum Depression Awareness Program from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway.
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Adults invited to bowl for children with cancer
      The first Prodigal Foundation Inc. Adult Bowling Tournament to benefit children affected by cancer will be held at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Woodbridge Bowling Center, 346 Main St. All individuals, regardless of skill level, are invited to participate. The tournament will have two divisions.
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Rosary society flea market on tap for Nov. 3
      The St. Bernadette's Altar Rosary Society Flea Market is planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 3 in the church's O'Dea Hall, Princeton and Villanova roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Refreshments will be sold. There will be a 50/50 drawing.
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Rosary society bazaar scheduled for Nov. 9
      The St. Bartholomew's Altar Rosary Society Craft Bazaar is set for 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 9 in the church hall, Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. For more information, call Lucy at (732) 846-4771.
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Church plans holiday bazaar, ham dinner
      Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main St. (across from the Spotswood post office), will hold its annual Country Holiday Ham Dinner and Bazaar on Nov. 9 and 10. The bazaar, which is set for 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov.
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Columbiettes to hold Communion Supper
      Our Lady of Victory Columbiettes will sponsor its annual Mass and Communion Supper beginning at 5 p.m. on Nov. 25 at the Knights of Columbus Victorian Hall, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Dinner will be served after the Mass.
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Milltown salon to host HopeCuts fundraiser
      Hair Event, 120 N. Main St., Milltown, will host a HopeCuts fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. on Nov. 4 to benefit the City of Hope. Salon hair stylists will donate their time and offer women's, men's and children's haircuts and manicures.
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MTHS to present 'Showcase 2007'
      The Monroe Township High School (MTHS) Footlights Club will stage "Showcase 2007" at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 and 2 and 3 p.m. on Nov. 4 in the auditorium at the high school, 1629 Perrineville Road.
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Dining at Applebee's to aid performing arts
      The East Brunswick High School Performing Arts Parents Association (PAPA) will sponsor a Dining to Donate fundraiser from 11 a.m. to midnight on Nov. 7 at Applebee's of Milltown, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane. Patrons should present a Dining to Donate flier at the restaurant. Applebee's will then...
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Flea market, bake sale coming to Parlin church
      Messiah Lutheran Church, 3091 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville, will hold an Indoor Flea Market and Youth Group Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 3. Proceeds, which will be matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, will go to the church's renovation fund.
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Vendor space available at Holiday Gift Market
      Vendors are sought for the annual Old Bridge High School Holiday Gift Market set for 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the school, Route 516. More than 100 vendors will offer a variety of merchandise. Photos with Santa will be available.
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E.B. youth invited to Knights Hoop Fest
      Community Programs, an enterprise of East Brunswick Public Schools, is offering East Brunswick boys and girls in secondeighth grades the opportunity to participate in a Knights Hoops Festival on Nov. 8 and 9, the New Jersey Education Association teacher convention days. The program for youngsters ...
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Elks dinner to raise funds for dictionaries
      Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will sponsor an All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner at 6 p.m. on Nov. 2 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The menu will feature spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Cost is $10 per person.
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Milltown cleanup scheduled for Nov. 3
      The Milltown Environmental Commission, partnered with the Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership, New Jersey Community Water Watch and Milltown Girl Scouts, will sponsor an environmental cleanup of the borough waterways from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 3.
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Recreation department sponsors trips, programs
      The Milltown Department of Recreation is offering several upcoming trips and programs. All events are open to borough residents and nonresidents. Step, tone, yoga and Pilates adult-fitness classes will begin on Nov. 12. The eight-week program will include day and evening sessions. Call the recrea...
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Craft bazaar on tap Nov. 10 and 11 in O.B.
      St. Thomas Seniors will hold a Craft Bazaar, Cake Sale and White-Elephant Sale after the 4 and 5 p.m. Masses on Nov. 10 and after all Masses, 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Nov. 11 in the auditorium at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Route 18 south, Old Bridge.
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Fund-raisers
      Nov. 1 • Vendor Night, sponsored by the Spotswood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 6-10 p.m., at the Main Street Firehouse. Mary Kay merchandise, gourmet food, jewelry, Tupperware, Discovery Toys, chair massage, baskets, more. Coffee, cake. (732) 251-9589.
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Book-fair fundraiser to benefit Hadassah
      East Brunswick Hadassah will sponsor a book fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 11 at Barnes and Noble, Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. Author Shirley Wachtel will speak at 1 p.m. about her book "The True Story of Blima, A Holocaust Survivor," based on her mother's life. Israeli a...
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Tickets on sale for Holiday Tricky Tray
      The South River Primary/Elementary School PTA will hold a Holiday Jingle Tricky Tray beginning at 8 p.m. on Nov. 9 at Knights of Columbus Hall, Jackson St., South River. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
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Holiday Craft Show on tap in South River
      The South River Friends of the Library Handmade Holiday Craft Show is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 3 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. For more information, call the library at (732) 254-2488 or e-mail at friends@southriverlibrary.org.
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Date change for talk on altruism, Jewish values
      Dr. Elizabeth Midlarsky, Ph.D., co-chairwoman, Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, Columbia University, New York City, will offer a presentation titled "Altruism and Jewish Values" at the next meeting of East Brunswick Hadassah set for 7:45 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the East Brunswick Jewis...
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Club offering tickets for discount event at mall
      The East Brunswick High School Family Career and Community Leaders of America Club is selling tickets for the holiday Magical Day of Giving set for 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 8 at Jersey Gardens, Elizabeth. Ticket holders will receive discounts at all mall stores.
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Office on Aging offers classes and programs
      The South River Office on Aging, 55 Reid St., offers a variety of activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. The office will be closed on Nov. 12 for Veterans Day and on Nov. 22 and 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Coffeehouse to feature music of the '50s, '60s
      A Conklin Coffeehouse is set for 7-10 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Conklin United Methodist Church, corner of Main and Gordon streets, South River. The evening of fellowship and song will feature Reunited performing music of the 50s, '60s and more.
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Rosary society sponsors fresh pierogi, blintz sale
      St. Stanislaus Kostka Rosary Altar Society, Sayreville, is holding a fresh pierogi and blintz sale for the holidays. Many different varieties of pierogi, including cheese (low sugar), cottage cheese, potato, potato and cheese, sauerkraut, sauerkraut and mushroom, potato and sweet cabbage and more...
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