Empowerment series scheduled at library
      In response to the needs of the community during difficult economic times, the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, will offer a series of workshops titled "Rejuvenate in June With Empowerment Coach Betsy Wiggins" for individuals who are entering or re-entering the job market and nee...
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Book Fair to benefit E.B. Ed. Foundation
      The East Brunswick Education Foundation (EBEF) will partner with Barnes & Noble to encourage students to read this summer and raise money for the EBEF. The second annual Summer Reading Barnes & Noble Book Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 13.
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Seniors invited to June 12 Celebrate Life
      The Diocese of Metuchen Family Life Office will sponsor the fourth annual Celebrate Life, a day for seniors over age 55, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 12 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway. The day will include Mass at 11 a.m. with Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski.
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Rummage Sale on tap at temple
      The East Brunswick Jewish Center Sisterhood will sponsor a two-day Rummage Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 14 and 9 a.m.-noon June 15 at the synagogue, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Adult and children's clothing and footwear, household items, toys and books will be available for purchase.
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Tricky Tray to benefit Carness-Mustafa fund
      The East Brunswick Elks Club will sponsor a Tricky-Tray Raffle to benefit the Lesley Carness and Jon Mustafa Memorial Scholarship Fund 6-10 p.m. June 13 at the Elks Club, 21 Oakmont Ave., East Brunswick.
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Clothing Drive on tap for June 20
      The East Brunswick Baseball League's 12-Year-Old Cooperstown Baseball Team, "The Green Machine," will hold a Clothing Drive 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 20 at the East Brunswick Division of Recreation, 350 Dunhams Corner Road. Items sought include wearable and usable clothing, shoes, belts and handbags, li...
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Jamesburg Elks will offer Pasta Palooza II
      The Jamesburg Elks No. 2180 will sponsor a Pasta Palooza II 5-7 p.m. June 13 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The buffet dinner includes all-you-caneat pasta and salad with a choice of meatballs or sausage and a variety of pasta sauces, garlic bread and a dessert bar. The cost is $15 per person.
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Flag Day celebration on tap at legion post
      American Legion Post No. 253 will hold a Flag Day celebration at 7 p.m. June 14 at the post home, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood. The public is welcome to attend. Individuals who have a flag that needs to be retired are invited to bring the flag to the event.
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Chabad House needs rummage sale items
      Chabad House is seeking donations for its June 28 rummage sale. Donated items can be brought to 352 Applegarth Road, Monroe, from 2:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 22- 25. Clothing will not be accepted. For more information or to volunteer, call 609-409- 1000.
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June 14 car wash benefits MTHS squads
      The Monroe Township High School football and cheerleadng teams will hold a carwash fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 14 at the high school, Perrineville Road. The cost is $5 per car; $10 for SUVs.
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Program to feature job-interview info
      A program titled "The Art of the Interview" will be presented 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 17 at the Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue. Guest speaker Eileen Levine of the Williamsburg Group will offer information on interviewing in a difficult job market. Guests will learn how to present themselve...
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Memorial ride to fight child abuse
      The Katelynn Stinnett National Memorial Ride New Jersey to raise awareness and prevention of child abuse will be held June 13. Registration is set 9:30-11:30 a.m. at four locations: Legends Harley-Davidson, 1895 Route 46, Ledgewood section of Roxbury; Mills Harley-Davidson, 612 Tyler St.
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Church carnival slated for June 16-20
      The Immaculate Conception Church Carnival is planned for 5-11 p.m. June 16- 19 and 4-11 p.m. June 20 on the church grounds, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood.
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Baby-sitting basics course slated June 20
      Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) will offer a baby-sitting basics course open to teens and preteens between the ages of 12-16 from noon to 3 p.m. on June 20. The class will be held in the hospital's main auditorium.
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Mezuzah workshop at Chabad House June 14
      Chabad House of Monroe, 352 Applegarth Road, Monroe, is hosting a Mezuzah workshop 1 p.m. June 14 for youngsters ages 4-10 with their grandparents. Learn about the significance of the Mezuzah, how it's made, what it symbolizes and why we hang it on the doorpost then create a personalizedMezuzah co...
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Golfers sought for June 22 tourney
      The East Brunswick Baseball League 12-Year-Old Cooperstown Baseball Team, "The Green Machine," will sponsor a Golf Outing starting at 8 a.m. June 22 at Pebble Creek Golf Club, Route 537 east, Colts Neck. Registration will begin at 7 a.m.
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Oldies Dance on tap June 19 in Old Bridge
      A Rock 'n' Roll Oldies Dance is planned for 8-11 p.m. June 19 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature DJ music by Memory Lane Oldies, with music from the '50s through the '80s. Soda, coffee and cake will be provided. There will be a 50/50, door priz...
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Moms Club to hold June 17 meeting
      The MOMS Club of the East Brunswick Area will hold its monthly business meeting at 10 a.m. June 17. A speaker from Woman Aware, a nonprofit agency that provides services to those affected by domestic violence,
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Car wash to raise funds for Boy Scouts
      South River Boy Scout Troop No. 4 will sponsor a fundraising car wash 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 13 at the South River Elks Lodge, Main Street. Cost is $5 for cars, $7 for vans and pickups. Proceeds will go toward new equipment and summer-camp expenses.
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Public invited to peace-coalition talk
      Ward Wilson, author and independent scholar at Princeton University, will offer a presentation titled "How to Enforce a World Without Nuclear Weapons" at the next meeting of the Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township planned for 10 a.m.
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Signups on tap for Summer Reading Club
      Registration for the East Brunswick Public Library Summer Reading Club, open to readers and prereaders, will begin June 15. This year's program will include a trip to Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center for all club members.
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Youngsters invited to Fishing Derby
      Jamesburg Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Local No. 389 and Jamesburg Knights of Columbus Council No. 6336 will sponsor a Fishing Derby 8:30 a.m.- noon June 20 at Molder's Fish Reserve, Englishtown Road, Old Bridge.
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Alzheimer's support group sets meeting
      The Alzheimer's Disease Support Network of Middlesex County will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. June 11 at the Piscataway Senior Center, Hoes Lane. For more information, call Mildred Potenza at 732-235-8400.
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