Participants sought for Open-Mic Night
      The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will sponsor an Open-Mic Night fundraiser 8 p.m. May 29 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville.
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Tickets available for June 5 Scramble
      The Columbiettes of Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907 will sponsor a Scramble (Tricky Tray) beginning at 8 p.m. June 5 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent Avenue, Spotswood. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
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Register by May 22 for landscaping class
      Middlesex County's Agricultural Extension Office will present a garden workshop, "Low Budget & Low Maintenance Landscapes," 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 30 at the EARTH Center in Davidson's Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Registration is required by May 22.
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Car-wash proceeds to aid Project Grad
      South River High School Project Graduation will sponsor a fundraising car wash 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 30 in the parking lot at Veterans of Foreign Wars, Reid Street, South River. For more information, call 732-613- 4024.
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Cut-a-thon to fight pancreatic cancer
      The Hair Shop, 3188 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, will hold its second annual Cut-a-thon 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 7 to benefit The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. The charge for haircuts, wet or dry, no blow drying, will be $15 per person.
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Spaces available at craft, rummage sale
      A Step in Time Dance Center, Sayreville, will hold its Craft and Rummage Sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 7 at the President Park Firehouse, 5 Roosevelt Blvd., Parlin section of Sayreville. Vendors and crafters are sought. Rental cost is $15 per space; participants must supply their own table.
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Book Fair to raise funds for OLOL
      A Book Fair planned for 9 a.m.-10 p.m. May 30 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. The event will feature a ballet performance and "Angelina Ballerina" story time 5- 6 p.m.
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Tickets available for OLOL Casino Night
      Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will host a Casino Night on June 6. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Gaming will end at 9:30 p.m. The event will feature casino games including blackjack, roulette and craps, and a No-Limit Texas Hold'Em Tournament. Individuals must be a...
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Historical-marker dedication scheduled
      A ceremony and open house to dedicate the marker designating the Smith Farmhouse as an East Brunswick landmark will be held at 2:30 p.m. May 24 at the East Brunswick Historical Society Museum, 78 Milltown Road, East Brunswick.
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Lions Club golf outing scheduled for May 27
      The East Brunswick Lions Club invites the public to participate in its 13th annual Golf Classic set for May 27 at Bunker Hill Golf Club, Griggstown section of Franklin. Entry fee is $110 and includes green fees, cart fees, refreshments, lunch, beverages, dinner, awards and prizes.
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Tickets available for antiques appraisal
      The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will sponsor its annual What's It Worth? antiques and collectibles appraisal 1-5 p.m. May 31 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Appraisals will be done by professional appraiser Joseph Bodnar and his colleagues.
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Mayor to meet, greet at MOMS Club event
      The MOMS Club of the East Brunswick Area will hold its monthly business meeting at 10 a.m. May 22. Members and prospective members are invited to meet and greet East Brunswick Mayor David Stahl. For event location and to reserve, email ebmomsclub@ymail.com. For more information about the MOMS C...
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VFW will sponsor four-day flea market
      Spotswood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4589 will hold a Giant Flea Market beginning at 8 a.m. May 23, 24, 30 and 31 at the post home, 33 Daniel Road. All items will be new and offered at discounted prices.
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Church schedules Memorial Day service
      Messiah Lutheran Church, 3091 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville, will host a Memorial Day worship service at 9:30 a.m. May 24. The public and all veterans are invited to attend.
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Classes for job seekers offered at Mid. Co. College
      Middlesex County College, Edison, is offering "Transitions: Job Seekers' Workshops," classes for individuals looking for a job. "The Emergency Job Search: How to Prepare" shows how to be ready in case of a sudden job loss and will be June 2. "Where the Jobs Are" slated for June 4, discusses the i...
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Kindergarten signups scheduled for May 27
      Parents of children who will be 5 years old by Oct. 31, 2009, and who are not yet registered for East Brunswick Public Schools 2009-10 kindergarten, are encouraged to register their youngsters 9:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. May 27 at the school the child will attend. Parents whose children who will ...
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Youth musical theater marking 12th birthday
      Stardust, a musical-theater workshop for children in grades 4-8, is accepting applications for its upcoming summer classes. The program is celebrating 12 years of training young actors and singers. Participants may choose from two sessions, each set to run for three weeks, 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
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Knights of Columbus to hold Oldies Dance
      Spotswood Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Saturday Night Rock 'n' Roll Oldies Dance 7:30-11:30 p.m. June 6 at the council home, 30 Crescent Ave. The event will feature dancing to the sounds of the '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s and music by a DJ. A hot buffet dinner, tap beer, wine, soda, coffee, t...
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Signups under way for Milltown rec events
      The Milltown Department of Recreation will sponsor a variety of upcoming events and programs open to residents and nonresidents. A Father's Day fishing trip is planned for June 14 aboard the Miss Michele III, leaving out of Point Pleasant Beach. The bus will depart at 1:30 p.m. from Borough Hall....
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Cabaret for Life show May 27 in Asbury
      Cabaret for Life (CFL), Ocean Grove, a local, nonprofit organization that provides musical theater to support charities for those affected by cancer and HIV/AIDS, will present the first of five shows, "Children Will Listen: The Musical Legacy of Oscar Hammerstein II and Stephen Sondheim," 7:30 p.m...
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Altar Rosary Society will mark 50th year
      The St. Bartholomew Altar Rosary Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary and honor its past presidents at an Installation of Officers Dinner set for 6:30 p.m. June 3 at the East Brunswick Chateau, Cranbury Road. Cost is $25 per person. Deadline for reservations is May 26.
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EBPD will sponsor Youth Police Academy
      The East Brunswick Police Department (EBPD) will hold its fourth annual Youth Police Academy July 6-10. The program is open to youngsters ages 11-14 who reside or attend school in East Brunswick. The weeklong academy will feature activities covering many aspects of police work including patrol an...
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Tickets available for bus trip to Showboat
      The Spotswood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a June 7 bus trip to the Showboat Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 8:45 a.m. from the Main Street Firehouse. Participants should arrive at 8:15 a.m. for doughnuts and coffee.
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ASD children, parents invited to programs
      The Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, will offer several upcoming programs for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their parents. "Yoga with Nicole Calvano," designed to heal and empower, is planned for 5:30 p.m. June 1, 15, July 6 and 20. The sessions are open to ch...
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Spotswood Library to sponsor Book Sale
      The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will conduct a Spring-Into- Summer Book Sale during regular library hours May 23-June 16. Hardcover books, paperbacks, children's books, VHS videos and audiocassettes will be available. Paperbacks will sell for 50 cents each or three for $1, hardcovers ...
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Applications available for EBHS preschool
      East Brunswick High School (EBHS) is accepting applications for its 2009-10 Preschool Education Program to be held at the high school, Cranbury Road. Applications are available in the main office of the high school, at the receptionist's desk at the administration building, 760 Route 18, or by log...
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Seminar will offer info on aquatic plants
      Oscar D. Warmerdam, president and owner of Moerings USA, will offer a presentation titled "Using Aquatic Plants in the Water Garden" 11 a.m. May 30 at Grounds Keeper's retail headquarters and Pond Shop, 798 Route 34, Matawan (Old Bridge).
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