Artists and crafters sought for S.R. festival

  • The South River Cultural Arts and Heritage Commission is seeking artists and crafters for its third annual South River Fall Festival and Fine Arts and Crafts Show set for noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 30 at Dailey’s Pond Park, Prospect and William streets.

    • Nonrefundable registration fee is $10. Spaces are limited and will be assigned on a first-come basis. Artists and crafters should provide their own table/exhibits. A limited number of easels and tables may be provided on a reserved basis. Checks should be made payable to Borough of South River.

    Interested individuals should mail their name, address and telephone number, along with a check or money order, to Cultural Arts and Heritage Commission, Borough of South River, 48 Washington St., South River, NJ 08882, Attn.: Anita. Applicants will not be accepted without payment of registration fee.

    For more information, call (732) 257-1999, ext. 150, or e-mail [email protected].

    Milltown Dems to host

    Columbus Day dinner

    The Milltown Democratic Committee will celebrate Columbus Day with its 17th annual Pasta Feast from 4-8 p.m. on Oct. 11 at Joyce Kilmer American Legion Post, John F. Kennedy Drive and Washington Avenue, Milltown.

    The all-you-can-eat Italian dinner will feature pasta, meatballs, salad, rolls with butter, coffee, tea and dessert.

    Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Cost is $12 for adults, $9 for senior citizens, $5 for children.

    For more information, call Ann at (732) 846-6441 or Joe at (732) 828-0333.

    Helmetta rec to sponsor

    boroughwide garage sale

    The Helmetta Recreation Department will hold its first Boroughwide Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 9 at private homes in the borough. A list of participating homes may be obtained at 8 a.m. at Borough Hall, Main Street.

    Rain date is Oct. 10.

    For more information or to register, call Kim at (732) 521-4194, Nancy at (732) 521-2012 or Sandy at (732) 521-5857.

    U. Mass band to appear

    at EBHS competition

    The East Brunswick High School (EBHS) Marching Band will present its sixth annual Marching Band Competition beginning at 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Jay Doyle Field at the high school, Cranbury Road. Rain date is Oct. 10.

    The event, which is sanctioned by the Tournament of Bands, will feature marching units from throughout the state. There will be a special performance by the 300-member University of Massachusetts Marching Band.

    Admission is $6 at the gate.

    For more information, call (732) 390-8433.