OLV carnival slated for

Aug. 22-25 in Sayreville

Our Lady of Victories Church, Sayreville, will hold its annual carnival from 6-11 p.m. on Aug. 22 and 23, 5-11 p.m. on Aug. 24, and 2-10 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Kennedy Park, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville.

The schedule is as follows:

• Aug. 22 — DJ Mushie; the Children’s Choir; OLV Alumni Night;

• Aug. 23 — DJ Mushie; a cavalcade of teen bands from 7-9 p.m.;

• Aug. 24 — Rock Daddys band from 7-10:30 p.m.; fireworks display;

• Aug. 25 — School Spirit/Youth Day; local talent; DJ Mushie; OLV martial arts group at 4 p.m.; Ultimate Danceworks at 5 p.m.; local Girls Scout and Boy Scout arts and crafts display; Bracelet Day; WMGQ-FM broadcast from 4-6 p.m.; performances by Joann and Joe Walters and the Kids of the Kingdom.

A food court will feature ethnic treats, ribs and the Seafood Garden. A Philippine barbecue is new this year.

There will be a beer tent, wheels of chance, nightly 50/50s, rides, and a kiddie park for youngsters ages 1-10.

A free air-conditioned shuttle bus will take senior citizens to and from the carnival nightly. The three Sayreville pickup sites are Gillette Manor, Washington Road; Lakeview at Sayreville, Kulas Lane; and the Senior Citizen Center, Main Street.

A schedule of pickup and drop-off times will be posted in all three locations.

Discount ride tickets are now available from the OLV parish office, (732) 257-0077; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school office, (732) 254-1676; and after all weekend Masses at the church.

For more information, call (732) 257-0077.

Wellness panel to offer

lecture on back pain

The Wellness Education Foundation, East Brunswick, will sponsor a free community lecture on back pain at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 29 at Borders Books and Music, MidState Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick.

Matthew J. Speesler, M.D., will offer information on a drug-free program to prevent and/or alleviate back pain.

Topics will include proper posture, lifting techniques, muscle stretching exercises, nutritional recommendations and overall wellness vital to attaining and maintaining a healthy back.

Registration is necessary. Seating is limited to the first 50 callers.

For more information and to reserve, call (732) 238-2944.

St. Bart’s Columbiettes

to sell Book Sox covers

St. Bartholomew’s Columbiettes will sell Book Sox book covers outside the church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, after all Masses on Aug. 24, 25 and 31 and Sept. 1, 7 and 8.

Cost is $2.50 for small solids, $3 for large solids, $3 for small prints and $3.50 for large prints.

For more information, call Diane at (732) 605-9817.

The Columbiettes is seeking new members to join in the group’s fund-raising and social activities.

Interested individuals should call Connie at (732) 238-4691.