Signups under way for Milltown rec trips
      The Milltown Department of Recreation will sponsor a variety of upcoming trips open to residents and nonresidents. A Brooklyn Pizza Tour is set for April 19. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. from Milltown Borough Hall. Cost is $65 per person.
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Fools for Christ sets dinner, auction
      The Fools for Christ of The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg will present its annual Pa-Sketti Dinner and Wonderful Wacky Auction beginning at 5 p.m. March 28 in the church fellowship hall, Gatzmer Avenue at Church Street. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. The auction will begin at 6:15 p.m.
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Spotswood Library sponsoring Book Sale
      The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will conduct its annual Spring Book Sale during regular library hours through March 28. Hardcover books, paperbacks, children's books, VHS videos and audiocassettes will be available.
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Hadassah members will be honored
      East Brunswick Hadassah will sponsor a dinner celebrating its life members and associates March 26 at Park Place Kosher Restaurant, Highland Park.
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Book Fair to raise funds for OLOL
      A Book Fair planned for 9 a.m.-10 p.m. March 29 at Barnes and Noble, Route 1 south, North Brunswick, and at any other Barnes and Noble location, will benefit Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown.
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Bargain Book Sale will mark 35th year
      The 35th annual Bargain Book and Media Sale, sponsored by the East Brunswick Friends of the Library, will take place March 23-29 in the J.C. Penney court at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. The event will open March 23 at 10 a.m. and will continue during mall hours, 10 a.m.- 9:30 ...
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Jamaica Bay to be focus of presentation
      The East Brunswick Environmental Commission and the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission will host a program titled "Jamaica Bay: An Urban Oasis" at 7:30 p.m. March 25 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center.
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Photo panel slates March 26 lecture
      The Raritan Photographic Society will host a free lecture titled "High Dynamic Range and Additional Photoshop Features" at 7:45 p.m. March 26 at North Brunswick Township High School, Raider Road. Presenter will be Skip Williams.
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Producers seek cast members for musical
      Auditions for the upcoming the Main Street Theatre Company production of "The Music Man" are set for 7 p.m. March 30, 31 and April 1 at the group's theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Callbacks will take place at 7 p.m. April 2.
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Police say students, 14 and 17, had cocaine in school at MTHS
      MONROE — Two students at Monroe Township High School were arrested on cocaine possession charges recently after a teacher reportedly observed one of the students preparing to ingest the drug in class. According to police, a shop class teacher observed that several students were acting suspi...
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'Mind of St. Paul' next up at St. Bart's
      St. Bartholomew's Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will continue its lecture series on St. Paul the Apostle at 7 p.m. March 24.
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'Organ Odyssey' on tap at church
      The United Methodist Church at Milltown Concert Series will present "An Organ Odyssey" at 5 p.m. March 29 at the church, 47 N. Main St. Shea Velloso, director of music, will perform an organ repertoire, which will take the audience on a journey from the baroque period to the 20th century.
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Auction to feature artwork, sports items
      The Warnsdorfer School PTA, East Brunswick, will hold a Live Art and Sports MemorabiliaAuction 8-10 p.m. April 2 at the Farrington Manor, 16 Patrick St., off Riva Avenue, East Brunswick. A preview will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 per person. Gourmet hors d'oeuvres, dessert and refreshments w...
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Youngsters invited to Scout Movie Night
      Cub Scout Pack No. 223 invites East Brunswick boys in kindergarten-fifth grade to attend a Family Movie Night 7:30 p.m. March 27 at Chittick Elementary School, Flagler Street, East Brunswick. Boys will watch a movie and have popcorn with their peers, while parents will have an opportunity to lear...
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Holy Week Concert planned for March 22
      Choral members from the New Jersey districts of the New Apostolic Church will present a Holy Week Concert at 4 p.m. March 22 at the New Apostolic Church, 445 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will feature choral pieces reflecting on Palm Sunday, Good Friday and the Resurrection on Easter Sun...
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Event at Friday's to benefit OLOL
      Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will host a Proceeds Night fundraiser 5-9 p.m. March 26 at TGI Friday's, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each supporter's check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present an event flier for the dona...
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Youngsters invited to Easter Egg Hunt
      An Easter Egg Hunt for ages 2-10 is set for 10-11:30 a.m. April 4 on the lawns of the Reformed Church Home, 1990 Route 18 north, Old Bridge. The community is invited to attend. There is no rain date. Participants, who should bring their own baskets to collect the eggs, will have an opportunity to ...
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'Breakfast With the Bunnies,' April 4
      Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County 4-H Junior Council will present "Breakfast With the Bunnies," April 4 at Middlesex County 4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. There will be two egg hunt times: 10 a.m. for age 2-5, and 10:30 a.m. for 6-8. Children should bring own baske...
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Residents invited to Nature Walk at park
      The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) will sponsor a Nature Walk beginning at 2 p.m. March 28 along the paths at Bicentennial Park, intersection of Riva Avenue and Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick. Rain date is March 29.
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Vendors, donations sought for garage sale
      Participants and donations are needed for the Spotswood High School Project Graduation Garage Sale set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 4 at Memorial Middle School, 115 Summerhill Road, Spotswood. The event will take place rain or shine.
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MOMS Club to hold March 26 meeting
      The MOMS Club of the East Brunswick Area will hold its monthly business meeting at 10 a.m. March 26. Interested moms are invited to attend the event, meet club members and sample a demonstration by Kindermusik. For event location and to reserve, e-mail ebmomsclub@ymail.com. For more information ...
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Fish-Fry Fridays on menu at legion
      Spotswood American Legion Post No. 253 will hold its annual Fish-Fry Fridays 5 p.m. through April 10 at the post home, DeVoe Avenue. Individuals who do not care for fish should call 732-251-1030 to find out about weekly specials.
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Tickets on sale for Scouts Comedy Night
      The Boy Scouts of Central New Jersey will sponsor a Comedy Night fundraiser beginning at 7 p.m. April 26 at the Stress Factory, New Brunswick. Doors will open at 5 p.m.T he show will feature comedians Tom McTiernan of Comedy Central and Buddy Thomas of the South Brunswick area.
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Fundraisers
      March 19-30 • Easter Bake Sale, sponsored by St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Greek Orthodox Church, Whitehead Avenue, South River. Orders taken through March 30 for babka, pierogi, blintzes, chrusciki. Food pickup scheduled for 3-7 p.m. April 9 at the church. To order, visit the Belarusian- A...
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Heart-healthy cooking demo slated
      As part of National Nutrition Month, the Community Education Department at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) will host a program titled "Eat Right for Heart Health: A Healthy-Cooking Demonstration" 6-8 p.m. March 25 in the Arline and Henry Schwartzman Courtyard at RWJUH, New Brunswic...
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Vendors sought for April 25 Flea Market
      Vendors are needed for the Knights of Columbus No. 2061 Flea Market planned for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 25 in the parking lot at the post home, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Space-rental fee is $15; vendors must provide their own tables.
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'Diving Bell' first up for library film fest
      An International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will begin on March 24 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of the French drama "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly." The 2007 movie, which is rated PG-13, has a running time of 112 minutes.
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District accepting preschool requests
      The East Brunswick School District offers a general-education preschool program, housed at Frost, Irwin and Lawrence Brook schools and open to 3- and 4-year-old children who live in East Brunswick. Classes are taught by certified teachers and supported with paraprofessional aides.
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Rosarians holding Easter Babka Sale
      St. Mary's Altar Rosary Society, South River, is offering an Easter Babka Sale though April 4. Cost is $9.50 and $10 per babka. Available varieties include poppy seed, prune, raisin, cheese, apricot and cheese and raspberry and cheese.
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Vendors sought for April 25 Flea Market
      Vendors are needed for the Knights of Columbus No. 2061 Flea Market planned for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 25 in the parking lot at the post home, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Space-rental fee is $15; vendors must provide their own tables.
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Holy Week Concert planned for March 22
      Choral members from the New Jersey districts of the New Apostolic Church will present a Holy Week Concert at 4 p.m. March 22 at the New Apostolic Church, 445 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick.
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Special-ed issues will be discussed
      The East Brunswick Special Education PTA (SEPTA) will hold its next monthly meeting at 7:15 p.m. March 30 in the public-meeting room at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center.
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