Holiday-food, basket program under way
      The township of East Brunswick is conducting its annual Holiday Food and Gift-Basket program. Individuals, groups or organizations are sought to adopt needy families in East Brunswick and provide them with food and/or gift baskets for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah holidays. All adoptio...
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Ticket sale to benefit scholarships, charities
      The East Brunswick Woman's Club is selling tickets for the 8 p.m. Nov. 20 performance of "Guys and Dolls" at Playhouse 22 in the new East Brunswick Community Arts Center, Cranbury Road. Proceeds from the sale will support scholarships and local charities.
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Pancake Breakfast coming to Lions post
      Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Post No. 25, will host an All- You-Can-Eat Pancake and Much More Breakfast 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 15 at the post home, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown. Donation is $6 for adults, $3 for children under age 10; youngsters under age 5 will be admitted free of charge. Fre...
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Senior center to offer transportation info
      The Spotswood Office on Aging, 1 Arlington Ave., will host a two-day transportation training course, sponsored by the Middlesex County Transportation Independence Program (MCTIP), 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 30 and Nov. 6.
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South River curfew 9 p.m. on Oct. 30, 31
      The Borough of South River will institute a curfew starting at 9 p.m. on Oct. 30 and Oct. 31 for all persons 16 years of age and under. In previous years the borough has experienced numerous acts of malicious mischief during the night of Halloween and the prior night, known as "mischief night," pr...
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Craft fair on agenda at E.B. Senior Center
      The annual East Brunswick Senior Center Holiday Craft Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the senior center, Jean Walling Civic Center Drive. The event will feature holiday gifts and decorations; handmade quilted articles; knitted and crocheted baby items, afghans, etc.; and homema...
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Dinner proceeds to aid needy children
      Trinity Presbyterian Church, East Brunswick, will sponsor a Wine-Pairing Dinner to benefit Project Child and Casa de Luz Orphanage, Dominican Republic, beginning at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Douglass College Campus Center, 100 George St., New Brunswick. A cheese-and-cracker welcome is set for 7 p.m. A...
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Meditation sessions scheduled at library
      The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will offer meditation sessions beginning at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 4 and 18, Dec. 2, 9 and 16. Volunteer Jeff Kaspin will lead the program. Participants will have the opportunity to de-stress and find "quiet time." Admission is free of charge.
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MTHS to present 'Showcase 2009'
      The Monroe Township High School (MTHS) Drama Club will stage "Showcase 2009" at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30 and 3 p.m. Nov. 1 in the Richard P. Marasco Theatre for the Performing Arts, at the high school, 1629 Perrineville Road. The event will feature scenes from Broadway musicals and plays.
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Auditions planned for 'Catch Me If You Can'
      The Main Street Theatre Company will conduct auditions for "Catch Me If You Can" 7-9 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Callbacks and special appointments are set for Nov. 11.
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Yard-sale proceeds to benefit shelter pets
      Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold a Giant Yard Sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1 in the center's parking lot. Donations of items for the sale may be dropped off at the shelter 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31 only. Clothing, linens and shoes will not be accepted.
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Concert proceeds to aid food pantry
      Nancy Scharff, a singer, guitarist, pianist, songwriter and worship leader, will appear in concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Jamesburg Presbyterian Church, 11 W. Church St. Proceeds will benefit the Deacon's Food Pantry at the church. Tickets cost $15 per person.
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Toxic-free homes to be topic at meeting
      The Holistic Moms Network, Middlesex County Chapter, will host a meeting 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Topic will be "Healthy Home For Less." Guest speaker Norman Zboray will offer information on improving a home's indoor air quality while stayin...
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Alzheimer's caregivers to meet
      Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor an Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Caregivers Support Group meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 2 in Auxiliary Hall C, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital's Old Bridge division, Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18.
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OBHS to host Oct. 31 band competition
      The Old Bridge High School (OBHS) Marching Knights will hold a U.S. Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) competition at 1 p.m. Oct. 31 at Lombardi Field, Carl Sandburg Middle School, Route 516 and Ticetown Road, Old Bridge. Admission is $7 per person.
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'Guys and Dolls' coming to E.B. stage
      Playhouse 22 will present its production of "Guys and Dolls" 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays, Oct. 30-Nov. 22, at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. The musical stars Christopher Pica as Sky Masterson, Debbie Lingel as Sarah Brown, Michael Sundburg as ...
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Gymnastics team sets event at Applebee's
      The East Brunswick High School (EBHS) gymnastics team will sponsor a Dining-To-Donate fundraiser 4-11 p.m. Nov. 5 at Applebee's, Ryders Crossing Shopping Center, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Diners should present a Dining-To- Donate flier at the restaurant.
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Greater Media slates Halloween event
      Greater Media radio stations WJRZ-FM (100.1) and WRAT-FM (95.9) will host a Haunted Halloween House Party 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 31 at Martell's, Point Pleasant Beach. The event is sponsored by Pepsi and will feature live music from Daddy Pop. A four-pack of passes can by won by listening to 95.9 ...
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Dinner proceeds to aid needy children
      Trinity Presbyterian Church, East Brunswick, will sponsor a Wine-Pairing Dinner to benefit Project Child and Casa de Luz Orphanage, Dominican Republic, beginning at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Douglass College Campus Center, 100 George St., New Brunswick. A cheese-and-cracker welcome is set for 7 p.m. A...
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Festival and Bake Sale scheduled for Nov. 14
      A Fall Festival and Bake Sale will be held 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Breakfast and a light lunch will be available at the Festival Café. The event will feature handcrafted holiday decorations, ornaments and gifts, along w...
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Kiwanis to sponsor Pancake Breakfast
      The Kiwanis Club of New Brunswick will host a Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 31 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, corner of Linwood Place and Glenn Avenue. Tickets cost $5 for adults, $4 for children. For more information, call 609-655- 5639.
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Tickets on sale for Elks Halloween Party
      The East Brunswick Elks will hold a Halloween Party 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Oct. 31 at the lodge, 21B Oakmont Ave. The event, which is open to individuals ages 21 and above, will feature a hot buffet, entertainment by a DJ and costume contests.
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Memory screening available in Spotswood
      The Spotswood Office on Aging, Arlington Avenue, will host an Alzheimer's presentation and free memory screening at noon Nov. 4. The screening, to be conducted by the University Medical Center at Princeton, will be made up of a series of questions and/or tasks designed to test memory, language sk...
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EBPD offering Halloween safety tips
      Barry Roberson, East Brunswick director of public safety, is stressing the importance of safety during the Halloween holiday, Oct. 31.
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Holocaust program planned for Nov. 1
      The Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee will sponsor a library program titled "God, We Missed You: Did You Miss Us? — Reflections on God and the Holocaust" at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza.
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Public invited to meet candidates
      LAPAC (Luso-American Political Action Committee) will hold its third annual candidates forum Oct. 30 at the South River Portuguese Club, 100 John St. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to meet the candidates for South River Borough Council and learn what they hope to accomplish. A...
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Used-Bike Collection on tap for Nov. 14
      The South River-East Brunswick Rotary Club will sponsor a Pedals for Progress (PFP) Used-Bike Collection 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 14 (rain or shine) at East Brunswick High School, 380 Cranbury Road. Adult or children's bicycles in repairable condition are sought. "Bikes for parts" or disassembled bikes w...
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Historical society plans Apple Festival
      The Madison Township Historical Society will sponsor its annual Apple Festival noon- 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Old Bridge Municipal Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The event will feature vendors, baked goods, a snack bar and more. Proceeds will support the Thomas Warne Museum. Admission is free ...
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'Entertainment' books available
      The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge, is selling "Entertainment 2010" books. Middlesex County and Monmouth County editions are available at $30 each through Dec. 1. For more information and to order, call the temple office 732-257-1523 or Sharen Silverman at 732-266-2389.
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Date change for Trunk-or-Treat
      The Monroe Township Girls Softball Trunk-or-Treat Halloween event, originally set for Oct. 24, has been rescheduled to 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Monroe softball field complex, 76 Gravel Hill/Spotswood Road, next to the recycling center.
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Resident's photos on display at library
      A collection of photographs by Martin Goldberg will be presented during the month of November in the lobby exhibit case at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The collection, titled "Fanciful Flowers," is made up of realistic images as well as floral interpretations.
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Silent Auction coming to library
      The Friends of the Milltown Public Library will hold a Holiday Silent Auction 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 20, and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 21 at the library, 20 W. Church St. The event will feature a variety of new items, from housewares to toys, with many bids starting below $3.
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Library panel slates jewelry show, sale
      The Monroe Township Library Foundation will sponsor a Jewels of New Jersey Juried Jewelry Show and Sale fundraiser 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 8 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The free daylong event will feature handcrafted jewelry by New Jersey artisans. There will be jewelry-making demonstrations. ...
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Tickets available for Lions Doo-Wop Show
      The Milltown Lions Club will hold a Doo-Wop Show, featuring the group Remember When, 7:30-10 p.m. Nov. 14 at American Legion Post No. 25, JFK Boulevard, Milltown. Donation is $20 and includes the show, snacks and dancing. There will be a cash bar.
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Sacred Heart HSA sets Spaghetti Dinner
      The HSA of Sacred Heart School, South Amboy, will sponsor its Spaghetti Dinner 4- 7 p.m. Nov. 14 in the school cafeteria. Guests should enter on Walnut Street. HSA parent volunteers will serve up homemade Italian sauce and meatballs. Dinner choices will be spaghetti and meatballs/ sausage, $8; ch...
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VFW conducting membership drive
      The Clark-Moetz VFW Post No. 2319, 45 Broad St., Milltown, is seeking new members. Men's meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month. Women's auxiliary meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month, and the men's auxiliary meets on the fourth Tuesday.
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Donations needed for homeless pets
      Whisker Away Pet Sitting, LLC, Spotswood, is collecting items for homeless pets through Dec. 10. Cat and dog food, toys, treats, towels, blankets, laundry detergent, latex gloves, bleach, garbage bags, paper towels, hand sanitizer, hand soap, peanuts and parrot food are being accepted.
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