Progressive Dinner next up for Hadassah
      The East Brunswick Chapter of Hadassah will hold its annual Progressive Dinner at 7:45 p.m. Jan. 10. Guests are invited to eat, talk and connect with Israel through Hadassah. Couvert is $118 per couple, $59 per person. All proceeds will benefit the Sarah Wetsman Davidson Tower at Hadassah Medica...
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Volunteers sought for planning parade
      The Jamesburg Area Patriotic Committee is seeking volunteers to assist in planning for and execution of the 2009 Jamesburg Area Memorial Day Parade. Interested individuals are invited to attend the committee's next meeting, which will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 5 at Jamesburg Borough Hall, 131 Perrin...
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Goodman to offer lecture at temple
      The Jewish Congregation of Concordia, 600 Perrineville Road, Monroe, will present a lecture by Mildred Goodman at 2 p.m. Jan. 7. Goodman, whose expertise includes film, theater and literature, will offer a presentation titled "Six Outstanding 20th-Century Men and Women and Their Contributions to ...
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Sushi instruction on tap for Hadassah
      East Brunswick Hadassah will present "Yes, You Too Can Make Sushi!," with cook Ricki Dayan, at 7:45 p.m. Jan. 14 at a private home in East Brunswick. Space is limited. For location information and to reserve, call 732-238-0877 or email shalomlinda@aol.com.
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Bereavement support offered in Monroe
      A free bereavement support program for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one is set for 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 14, May 12 and June 9 at Saint Peter's University Senior Health Center, 300 Overlook Drive, Monroe.
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Grants available for overnight Jewish camp
      The Dave and Ceil Pavlovsky Endowment Fund for Jewish Education of the Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County, South River, in partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Camp, has announced 50 $1,000 campership grants are available to Middlesex County children that are first-time attendees ...
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S.R. Office on Aging sets events, programs
      The South River Office on Aging and Senior Center, 55 Reid St., offers a variety of activities from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays Fridays. The office will be closed for New Year's Day, Jan. 1.
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Character Breakfast on tap at E.B. temple
      The Early Childhood Learning Center at Temple B'nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage Roads, East Brunswick, will host a Character Breakfast 9:30 a.m.-noon Jan. 18. The event will feature entertainment by Bruce Bray, food, surprise characters, a tricky tray and more. Business are invited to donate to t...
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Theater co. plans workshop for kids
      The Main Street Theater Co., Parlin, will offer a Saturday morning workshop for children ages 6 to 9 from Feb. 14-March 28. The workshops will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Organizers are planning a noncompetitive and fun atmosphere for children to develop their imagination and confidence.
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East Brunswick AARP sets Jan. 13 meeting
      AARP East Brunswick Chapter No. 4855 will hold its next meeting at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 13 at the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The guest speaker will be Carol Nersinger, East Brunswick Library director. The subject of discussion will be meditation and relaxation. Guests are alway...
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Theater sets tryouts for 'Table Manners'
      Auditions for the upcoming Circle Players production of Alan Ayckbourn's comedy "Table Manners" will be held at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 and 8, at the Circle Theatre, 416 Victoria Ave., Piscataway. All roles open. Performers should have skill with a British dialect. Auditions will be made up of script re...
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