Nov. 21
Movie matinee: Cranbury Senior Center to screen “Love Actually,” 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Nov. 22
FOP fundraiser: The Cranbury Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 68 to hold Comedy Night/Dinner Fundraiser, 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe. Two hour buffet followed by comedy featuring J&J Comedy. Must be 18 to attend, 21 to drink. Tickets are $45. 609-752-5286.
Literary reading: Winners of The Unlimited Potential Theater Company of VSA arts of New Jersey will read their work at the Joyce Indik Readers’ Theater at the South Brunswick Public Library at 2 p.m. The winners include Frances Cohen of Monroe Township a piece titled “Pearl Harbor.”
Nov. 24
Tech talk: 7:30 p.m. at the Cranbury Public Library. Come explore and learn about the newest technology gadgets and toys. Bring your own and share about yours as well.
Nov. 25
Music for kids: A music program with Pat McKinley for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. 11:45 a.m. Registration is not required. The program will be held in the Monroe Township Senior Center at the Municipal Building. Due to parking constraints at the Municipal Center, a shuttle bus will be provided on Tuesday mornings in October and November. The shuttle will leave promptly at 11:30 a.m. from the Library.
Dec. 3
Jewish opera stars: Musicologists Murray and Sydel Singer will speak on “Jewish Opera Stars of the 20th Century” at the Jewish Congregation of Concordia at 7:30 p.m. The center is located at Perrineville and Prospect Plains roads in Monroe. For more information, call 609-395-1952. Scrapbooking: Today (Wednesday), Dec. 3 and Dec. 10, 7 to 8 p.m. at the Monroe Township Public Library. Bring your photos and adhesive to make two-page layouts. Paper, punches, and die cutter provided. Sign up at Circulation.
Dec. 6
St. Nicholas vendor show: St. David’s Episcopal Church, 90 S. Main St., Cranbury. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will offer a variety of products for holiday shopping. Parking and admission are free. For directions, visit www.stdavidscranbury.com. 609-655-4731.
Dec. 10
Scrapbooking: 7 to 8 p.m. at the Monroe Township Public Library. Bring your photos and adhesive to make two-page layouts. Paper, punches, and die cutter provided. Sign up at Circulation .
Dec. 13
Saturday book review: Book discussion, 10:30 a.m. at Monroe Township Public Library. “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life,” by Barbara Kingsolver. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.
Dec. 15
Coffee and a book: Book discussion at Monroe Township Public Library. Today (Monday), Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m. Discussion of “The Alchemist,” by Paulo Coelho. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation.
Dec. 24
Sociable singles: Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center Socialable Singles, 1 to 4 p.m. 11 Cornell Avenue, Monroe Township. Socializing, discussions and refreshments. Admission: $5. All are welcome. For more information, call – (609) 655-5137.
Dec. 31
New Years Eve party: New Years Eve party, Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave., 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. $40 for Temple members, $45 all others. Sky High Entertainment to play. All are welcome. Hot Kosher dinner buffet and dessert table. BYOB. Call Stephanie Belzer at 732-251-9499. RSVP and mail money by Dec. 22 to Etz Chaim, MTJC, 11 Cornell Ave., Monroe Township, N.J. 08831.
Jan. 31
The Tamburitzens: 7 Authentic folkloric music/dance of Eastern Europe and beyond. 7 p.m. at the Richard P. Marasco Center for Performing Arts, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe. General admission is $18, patrons $15, students free. Sponsored by the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission. Tickets available at the Monroe Township Senior Center, the Monroe Township Community Center and at the door two hours prior to performance. Mail order forms available at www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com, or by calling 732-521-4400.
