Band parents to sponsor

July 27 bus trip to A.C.

The Sayreville War Memorial High School Band Parents Association will sponsor a July 27 trip to the Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 9:30 a.m. from the school parking lot, Washington Road. Return will be at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Cost is $21 per person, with an $11 re­turn in coin. A snack and beverage are in­cluded in the ticket price. Seats are limited.

Proceeds will benefit the Sayreville War Memorial High School Marching Band.

For more information and to reserve, call Sandy at (732) 254-0455.

Authors sought for UPTCo competition

The Unlimited Potential Theater Com­pany (UPTCo), a project of VSA Arts of New Jersey, is seeking poems, essays and plays for New Jersey residents age 18 and older for its 10th annual Joyce Indik New Jersey Wordsmith Competition. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 15.

The contest is open to all writers, and submissions by writers with disabilities are especially encouraged. All works will be juried by a panel of judges, and selected works will be showcased at the New Jersey Readers’ Theater.

For more information, call Valerie at (732) 745-3885 or 745-3913 (TTY).