Church to sponsor Good Friday Fish Fry
      The Pastor's Aid Ministry at Union Baptist Church of South River, 76 Washington St., will hold a Good Friday Fish Fry 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 10. Cost for a fish sandwich will be $5. Side orders of homemade salads and homemade cakes will cost $2 each.
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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. The show will feature comedians Tom Mc- Tiernan of Comedy Central and Buddy Thomas of the South Brunswick area.
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JFVS sponsoring teen support group
      The Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) is offering Being a Successful Teenager, a support group for teens ages 13-17. Meetings are held 6:45-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the JFVS Milltown location, 32 Ford Ave.
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Creation-study group to meet in Old Bridge
      Creation Study Group NJBibleScience.org will meet at 7:30 p.m. April 17 at Sayre Woods Bible Church, 2290 Route 9, Old Bridge. The event will feature an intelligent-design video, "Unlocking the Mystery of Life," and discussion. Admission is free of charge.
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Bowling event to aid breast-cancer walk
      A Bowling for Breast Cancer fundraiser to benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is set for 1 p.m. April 26 at Brunswick Zone, 1400 Route 36, Hazlet. There is a $25 minimum donation. Cost includes bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soda. To register or for more information, email Nicole at nmh1011@...
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PTA seeks vendors for April 25 Yard Sale
      Vendors are sought for the Chittick School PTA Indoor/Outdoor Community Yard Sale set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 25 in the school parking lot and gymnasium, 5 Flagler St. East Brunswick. Cost to rent an outdoor space is $12; vendors must bring their own table. Indoor space rental is $15; tables wil...
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E.B. AARP slates meeting and trips
      East Brunswick AARP Chapter No. 4855 will meet at 10:30 a.m. April 13 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Brian Vdan will offer a program titled "Fitness Together." The group is offering the following upcoming trips: Ladies Day in Philly and The Culinary Institute (m...
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Free Movie Night next up at legion post
      American Legion Post No. 253, Devoe Avenue, Spotswood, will hold a free Movie Night on April 14. Doors will open at 7 p.m. A PG-rated movie will be shown. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be available at a minimal charge.
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Commanders Cup tickets available
      The Commanders Cup, the annual baseball game featuring the East Brunswick High School Bears vs. the Spotswood High School Chargers, is set for 1 p.m. April 26 at Waterfront Stadium, Trenton. In addition, the Trenton Thunder will play the New Britain Rock Cats.
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Spotswood 5K Race planned for May 2
      The annual Spotswood 5K Challenge is set for May 2 beginning at Spotswood High School, 105 Summerhill Road. The 1-mile Fun Run will start at 8:30 a.m. The 5K race will begin at 9 a.m. Registration fee is $10 for youngsters ages 12 and under, $15 for individuals ages 13 and up. T-shirts will go to...
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Tickets available for PTA Tricky Tray
      The Lawrence Brook School PTA will sponsor a Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. April 24 in the gymnasium at the school, 48 Sullivan Way. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Prizes will include four One-Day Hopper Passes to Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fla.; a Day of Beauty at Lancome, The Boutique, in New ...
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Blessing of the Bikes coming to St. George's
      The annual Blessing of the Bikes, a gathering of Christian motorcycle clubs and other individuals who wish to participate, is set to begin with registration at 10 a.m. April 25 at St. George's Anglican Church, 56 Main St., Helmetta.
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Public invited to peace-coalition event
      The Rev. Bob Moore, executive director of the Coalition for Peace Action, will offer a presentation titled "Now That We Have a President Who Is Listening — What Is Our Role?
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School seeks vendors for April 25 Yard Sale
      Vendors are sought for the Memorial School Multifamily Yard Sale set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 25 in the school parking lot, 11 Ely Ave., Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. Cost is $20 per space; vendors must bring their own tables. Space is limited.
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Artists sought for E.B. Fine Arts Festival
      The township of East Brunswick, Division of Recreation and Community Services and the East Brunswick Arts Commission will sponsor the seventh annual Fine Arts Festival, an outdoor juried show and sale of fine art and handmade crafts, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 6 around the pond at the East Brunsw...
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Church will observe Feast of Divine Mercy
      The Feast of the Divine Mercy will be celebrated with special devotions beginning at 2 p.m. April 19 at Immaculate Conception, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Scheduled events include the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) and the recitation of the rosary. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be pra...
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Donations sought for book, media sale
      The Friends of the Monroe Township Library will hold its annual Book and Media Sale April 25-May 1 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Gently used books and media will be available at bargain prices. The sale will feature thousands of donated items sorted into fiction, hardcover, paperbacks, nonfi...
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Holocaust observance scheduled in Monroe
      The Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee of Monroe Township will hold its annual Yom HaShoah Observance at 12:30 p.m. April 19 in the Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center at Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. There will be a Yahrzeit candle lighting at noon.
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Wine Tasting slated at Spotswood church
      St. Peter's Episcopal Church Fundraising Committee, Spotswood, will sponsor a Wine Tasting 6-10 p.m. April 18 at the Spotswood Firehouse, 495 Main St. Proceeds from the event will go to support the ministries of the parish, which include the weekly Wednesday-night suppers offered free of charge t...
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Community invited to Healthy Kids Day
      The Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick, will hold its annual Healthy Kids Day celebration 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 18. Community members are invited to attend the event, which is designed to offer free and creative activities to encourage children and families to adopt behaviors that ...
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Prom dresses sought for discount sales
      The East Brunswick Lions Club has partnered with Catherine's Closet to seek donations of prom dresses and provide the opportunity to purchase slightly used, brandname dresses at discount prices. For more information on the upcoming sales set for April 18 and May 2, log on to www.catherinescloset.o...
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Crafters, vendors sought to aid soldiers
      Vendor and crafter spaces are available at the Family Readiness Group of the New JerseyArmy National Guard 50th Chemical Company Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market and Craft Fair set for 8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 25 at the Somerset Army National Guard Armory, 1060 Hamilton St., Somerset section of Franklin. Rai...
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Seats available for seniors trip to casino
      Our Lady of Victories Seniors (OLV) will sponsor an April 28 trip to the Hilton Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 11 a.m. from the lower parking lot at Our Lady of Victories Parish, Main Street, Sayreville.
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YMCA yard sale to aid scholarships
      The Raritan Valley YMCA will host an Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale to benefit the Strong Kids Youth Scholarship Fund 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. April 11 at the new facility, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick.
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Luncheon to benefit autism awareness
      The East Brunswick Woman's Club will sponsor a covered-dish Charity Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 21 at the East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars post home, Cranbury Road. Suggested donation is $10. Proceeds will fund the New Jersey Woman's Club special project on autism awareness and ed...
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Rummage Sale set at Spotswood church
      The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church will hold its annual two-day Rummage Sale 10 a.m.-8 p.m. April 17 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 18 at the church, 429 Main St., across from the post office.
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Egg hunt, hat contest scheduled for April 11
      The Monroe Township Mother's Club and the Monroe Township Recreation Department will hold their annual Egg Hunt and Bonnet/Top Hat Contest beginning at noon on April 11 at Dey Farm, Old Church Road, Monroe. The events are open to Monroe residents only. In case of rain, location will be the Monroe ...
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Mother's, Father's Day events set at library
      The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will offer "Celebrate Mother's Day" and "Celebrate Father's Day" programs for children ages 3-8 and their parents. Both events will feature stories, crafts and snacks. The Mother's Day event is planned for 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 2.
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Main Street to stage Lee's 'Mockingbird'
      The Main Street Theatre Company will present its production of "To Kill a Mockingbird" at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 17-May 2, and 2 p.m. April 26 and May 3, at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville.
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Vendor space available at yard sale
      Vendors are sought for the St. Bernadette's Youth Group Yard Sale set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 18 in the parking lot at St. Bernadette's Church, Villanova Road, behind the Gateway Shopping Center lot, Parlin section of Old Bridge.
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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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