Annual ham dinner and bazaar Nov. 7, 8
      The Autumn Fest Holiday Ham Dinner and Bazaar will be held at the Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main St. (across from the post office), 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 7, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 8.
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Make a basket at the library Nov. 15
      On Nov. 15, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., come to the East Brunswick Public Library and make a Keepsake Basket with four cards. Give this project away as an original handmade gift or keep it for yourself. This class is for adults and costs $10 for materials.
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Donors sought for Nov. 9 blood drive
      A blood drive will be held 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 3139 Route 516, Old Bridge, opposite the Bridgeway Diner. For more information, call 732-679-8883 or log on to www.lc-goodshepherd.org.
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New Republic editor will speak at meeting
      J. Peter Scoblic, executive editor of The New Republic, will offer a presentation based on his new book, "U.S. vs. Them: How a Half Century of Conservatism Has Undermined America's Security," at the next meeting of the Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township planned for 10 a.m. on Nov. 19 in...
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Marimba concert on tap at St. Mary's
      The Music at St. Mary's Concert Series will present artist Greg Giannascoli in a marimba concert at 4 p.m. on Nov. 16 at St. Mary's Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. Giannascoli, a faculty member at the Juilliard School, New York City, is a master marimba player.
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5K Nov. 9 for Israeli Red Cross
      The inaugural Princeton CJL Charity 5K Run/Walk will take place on Nov. 9. The event, sponsored by the Princeton University Center for Jewish Life (CJL), will benefit Magen David Adom (MDA), the Israeli Red Cross. The race is co-sponsored by the American Red Cross of the Princeton University Stude...
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Entertainment books at library
      Monmouth County and Middlesex County "Entertainment" books are on sale at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The books, which are ready for immediate use, contain coupons and savings from local and national merchants. Cost is $25.
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Portrait Day appointments offered
      The Spotswood Drug and Alcohol Alliance is taking reservations for Portrait Day set for 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Spotswood Rescue Squad, DeVoe Avenue. Sessions with photographer Joe Church will take approximately 20 minutes. Participants who make an appointment will receive an 8-by-10 portra...
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Spotswood holiday gift bazaar Nov. 15
      The Ladies Auxiliary will be sponsoring a holiday gift bazaar 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Spotswood Firehouse, Main Street. The indoor bazaar features all types of vendors for your holiday shopping. Call 732- 251-3460 and leave a message for the auxiliary for more information.
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St. Stan's Days at Sayreville diner
      Mention St. Stan's when you place your dinner order at the Sayreville Family Diner from 3 to 10 p.m. on and Nov. 7, 10 and 14, and 10 percent of the check will be donated to St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. The diner is located on the corner of Washington Road and MacArthur Avenue.
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Kiddie Academy food drive to end Nov. 17
      The Kiddie Academy of Spotswood will be hosting a food drive for the local community food bank. Non-perishable items may be dropped off 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday Friday at 410 Main St., Spotswood. The drive will end Nov. 17. Call 732-251- 2686 for more information.
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Alzheimer's support group to hold meeting
      The Alzheimer's Disease Support Network of Middlesex County will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13 at the Piscataway Senior Center, Hoes Lane. For more information, call Mildred Potenza at 732-235-8400.
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OLV Christmas Bazaar, Craft Show scheduled
      The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Parish will sponsor a Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 15 in the church's Monsignor Dalton Hall, 42 Main St., Sayreville. The event will feature craft items, homemade goodies, games, refreshments and photos with Santa.
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Elijah's Promise to hold fundraiser Nov. 9
      Elijah's Promise will host its Empty Bowls fundraiser 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Soup Kitchen, 18 Neilson St., New Brunswick. Local artists have donated over 300 sculpted bowls for the event. Attendees will purchase and get to keep one of the bowls and sample three different types of home...
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JHSCJ continues lecture series
      The American Jewish Experience Lecture Series, presented by the Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey (JHSCJ), continues its 11th consecutive year with a lecture by Barbara Kuntz titled "The Jewish Farmers of Southern New Jersey" at 10 a.m. Nov. 10 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Co...
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Library seeks books for disadvantaged children
      The Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, is seeking donations of new hardcover and paperback books for distribution to disadvantaged children throughout Middlesex County during the holiday season. The program, called Books to Keep, and is a project of the Libraries of Middlesex, a consortiu...
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Colonial Fair at church Nov. 7 & 8
      A Colonial Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 7 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at the First Presbyterian Church, 45 Market St., Perth Amboy. Featured will be six Colonial houses with helpers in Colonial costumes. There will be homemade food, handmade gifts, holiday items, a Colonial...
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Library film festival to conclude Nov. 9
      The East Brunswick Public Library will conclude its Fine Films Festival with a screening of "The Visitor" on Nov. 9. Showings are at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Martha Hess, information services librarian, will be on hand to introduce the film. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. This film festival ...
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St. Petersburg Ballet in Monroe Nov. 15
      The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will present the Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet Theatre 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831.
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Inmates to provide 'Straight Talk' in E.B.
      East Brunswick Police Department Youth Services will present its annual "Straight Talk" program 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the East Brunswick Senior Center, Jean Walling Civic Center. The program will target juveniles ages 12-17 who are at risk for becoming involved in criminal or delinquent behavior.
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Pancake breakfast on menu at legion post
      Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Post No. 25, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown, will host an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake and Much More Breakfast 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 16. The donation is $6 for adults, $3 for children under age 10; youngsters under age 5 will be admitted free of charge. Free parking will...
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Vendors needed for Holiday Bazaar Dec. 5
      The Madison Park Elementary School of Old Bridge is looking for vendors for its annual Holiday Bazaar to be held Dec. 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The price per table (6 feet only) is $25. To reserve a table, contact Julie Riecks at 732-588-5548 or at jul7478@optonline. net.
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PTA will sponsor Nov. 15 clothing drive
      The Bowne-Munro PTA will hold a clothing drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the school, 120 Main St., East Brunswick. Items sought include clothes, shoes, handbags, belts, sheets, towels, stuffed animals, etc. Donations should be placed in tightly tied plastic bags. The PTA will receive mo...
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Chamber networking event Nov. 13
      The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce presents Business After Hours, a networking event, 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at The Heldrich in New Brunswick. Win a $25 AMEX gift card sponsored by Financial Resources Federal Credit Union. Cost is $20 for members, $20 for nonmembers.
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Observance of Kristallnacht Nov. 9
      The Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee is hosting a program observing the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht at 1 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Monroe Township High School auditorium. Two survivors, Esther Clifford and Bill Schrimmer, will tell their firsthand experiences. A short film and discussion ...
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OLOL schedules Nov. 15 Pasta Night
      Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will hold a Family Pasta Night 4-9 p.m. on Nov. 15. Dinner will include pasta, meatballs, sausage and peppers, salad, bread, beverages, dessert, coffee and tea. The event also will feature music and raffles.
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Star Trek fans to meet Nov. 9 in N.B.
      The USS Avenger, a longtime science fiction fan association based in central New Jersey, will hold its monthly meeting 2 p.m. Nov. 9 at the North Brunswick Free Public Library on Hermann Road. Founded in 1985, the USS Avenger, a chapter of Starfleet, The International Star Trek Fan Association Inc...
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Spotswood Bus trip to Atlantic City Nov. 9
      The Spotswood Fire Dept. and Ladies Auxiliary are sponsoring a bus trip to Showboat Atlantic City Hotel & Casino Nov. 9. Cost is $30 with $25 return. Reserve a ticket by calling 732-251-3460 and leave a message for the auxiliary. Arrive at 8 a.m. for coffee and doughnuts at the firehouse before de...
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E.B. library will hold comic book workshop
      The East Brunswick Public Library is hosting a comic book art workshop for children and teenagers in grades six through 12 on Nov. 8 at 2:30 p.m. Registration is required. This workshop is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Folklorist and singer to perform Nov. 8
      On Nov. 8 at noon, the Spotswood Public Library will host Saul Broudy, folksinger and folklorist, as he presents his program, "Oh, You Saigon Girls, Can't You Dance the Polka!" Broudy collected songs from helicopter pilots during his tour of duty with the U.S. Army, and went on to analyze them at...
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E.B. Woman's Club will meet Nov. 11
      The East Brunswick Woman's Club will hold its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Chelsea at East Brunswick, Cranbury Road.
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Sayreville Aux. Police seeks new members
      Sayreville Auxiliary Police are seeking new members to join its volunteer force. Interested applicants must be 18 years of age or older, be able to pass a criminal background check and possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.
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Wood-carving demo set at historical society
      Award-winning woodworking artist Robert Helgans will present a carving demonstration featuring wild-fowl decoys 2-4 p.m. Nov. 16 at the East Brunswick Historical Society, 78 Milltown Road, East Brunswick. The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served after the presentation.
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Nov. computer classes offered at Library
      Registrations are being accepted for the remaining November computer training classes at the East Brunswick Public Library's Training Center. • Introduction to Microsoft Word, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. • Microsoft Word 2007 Training, Nov. 12, 5 p.m. • E-mail Basics Part 1, Nov. 15, 9:30...
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'Modern Anti-Semitism' to be topic of program
      The I.L. Peretz Secular Jewish Community will offer its next monthly educational program, "Modern Anti-Semitism and Hostility Toward Israel," at 8 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the Rutgers Labor Education Center, Ryders Lane, New Brunswick.
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PTA to sponsor craft, vendor show Nov. 22
      Vendors are needed for the fall craft and vendor show to be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 22 in the cafeteria at Irwin Elementary School, East Brunswick. In addition to a $20 per table fee, vendors are asked to donate a theme basket. For details, call Lisa Mazzeo at 732-390-2171.
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Travel agent trade show set for Nov. 13
      The Association of Home Based Travel Agents will be holding its supplier trade show at 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Days Hotel in East Brunswick. Thirty-six top suppliers will be participating. Space is limited and there will be no walk-ins.
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Little House Assoc. to take family portraits
      The Little House Association of South River is holding a Family Portrait Day on Sunday, Nov. 16, beginning at 9 a.m., by appointment only. Pictures will be taken by a professional photographer on your choice of Christmas or formal background.
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Speaker to discuss finances and divorce
      Passages, a self-help group for separated and divorced adults, will host a guest speaker 8-9:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 505 Main Street, Spotswood. Ernie Hodge, a licensed securities broker, will be discussing "Surviving divorce financially." For further information, call Ro...
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Milltown Rec. hosts trip to Macy's parade
      The Milltown Department of Recreation is hosting a bus trip to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Nov. 27. Bus leaves Borough Hall at 6:30 a.m., returning at approximately 1:30 p.m., in time for Thanksgiving dinner. The cost is $20. For reservations or more information, call 732- 828-2100, ext. 1...
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Free health lecture Nov. 11 in E.B.
      A free community lecture, "Protect Your Greatest Asset … Your health!" will be presented by a panel of medical and holistic doctors 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Comfort Suites East Brunswick by Choice Hotels, 555 Old Bridge Turnpike, East Brunswick.
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Discounts offered on chemical-free products
      Due to the price increases in its 2009 product offering, the Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership will extend its annual Organic (Chemical-Free) Lawn and Home Cleaning Product Sale at 2008 prices through Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-noon on Saturdays at the group's headquarters, 85 Washington Ave., Milltown. ...
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St. Thomas HSA holds raffle, auction Nov. 6
      St. Thomas the Apostle HSA will sponsor its fifth annual Basket Raffle and Giant Gift Auction (formerly Card Party) fundraiser beginning at 8 p.m. on Nov. 6 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m.
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Donations sought for PTA Adopt-A-Family
      The South River Elementary/Primary School PTA is sponsoring its annual Adopt- A-Family program, designed to make the holiday season more enjoyable for disadvantaged children in South River. Monetary donations, new clothing, new toys and food are sought.
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Special arts schools to hold auditions
      Audition applications are available for students in grades six through 12 to apply for the Middlesex County Arts High School and Arts Middle School programs. The program provides a wide range of accelerated classes to gifted and talented children in creative writing, dance, vocal music, instrumen...
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Monroe to recognize veterans Nov. 11
      Monroe will be commemorating Veterans Day Nov. 11 with a wreath laying and service at 8:30 a.m. at the Veterans' monument at the triangle Memorial on Spotswood-Englishtown Road/Monmouth Road. At 9:15 a.m. there will be a wreath laying and service at the Veterans' Monument at the Monroe Township M...
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Drama presentation Nov. 13-15 at EBHS
      At 7 p.m. Nov. 13, 14 and 15, in East Brunswick High School's Joseph J. Sweeney Auditorium, the Drama Club will present "The Rimmers of Eldritch," written by Lanford Wilson and directed by Jeffrey Alan Davis.
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Dinner dance benefit set for Monroe native
      A dinner dance fundraiser will be held Nov. 7 to benefit a Monroe native who is battling cancer. The event will raise money to help offset the medical costs of Rosemarie Shahinian David, 59, now of Wall, who does not have health insurance.
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Donors needed for Nov. 9 blood drive
      The Social Action Committee of Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center will conduct its annual blood drive beginning at 10 a.m. Nov. 9 at the temple, 11 Cornell Ave., Monroe. Appointments are available every 15 minutes.
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Vendors sought for church craft show
      The Elizabeth Circle of the Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main St., is seeking vendors for its Craft Show, scheduled for Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are $20 each. Snacks will be available. To participate, call the church at 732-251-9277 as soon as possible, as space is limited.
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