Feb. 28
Book discussion: A discussion about “Girls of Riyadh” by Rajaa Alsanea, 10:30 a.m., at the Monroe Township Public Library. Sign up and reserve your copy at Circulation. Great Decisions Discussion Group. This monthly discussion forum will be on the topic of the U.S. & Rising Powers. Since the end of the cold war, the U.S. has emerged as the world’s predominant power. However, in the 21st century some rapidly developing countries have become increasingly influential. Who are these “rising powers?” Will their emergence change the global balance of power? How will the U.S. react?
March 2
Patriotic Committee: The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Jamesburg Area Patriotic Committee will be held at 7 p.m. in the Jamesburg Borough Hall at 131 Perrineville Road. The committee is responsible for the Memorial Day parade which is to be held on May 25, at 10 a.m. in Jamesburg. Anyone wishing to attend this meeting is welcome. If you have questions about the parade or the committee please contact the committee chairman, Allan E. Brown at 609-409-8283.
March 8
Purim Carnival: Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center is sponsoring a Purim Carnival from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Crafts, games, prizes. Dress in your favorite costume. Admission is $10 per child, carnival is open to everyone. For more information, call 732-251-1119. 11 Cornell Ave. Monroe
March 13
St. Patrick’s Day luncheon: Noon at the Cranbury Township Senior Center, located in Town Hall.
March 17
Boating school: Coast Boating School will be conducting a mandatory safe boating course at the Monroe Township High School March 17 and March 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information or to register call 877-BOAT-SAFE.
March 20
Shabbat Across America: Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center will celebrate Shabbat Across America with a Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Kosher Shabbat dinner. $20 for adults 13 and up, $9 for children between 7 and 12, free for children 6 and under. Make checks payable to Etz Chaim MTJC and mail to Etz Chaim MTJC, 11 Cornell Ave., Monroe Township, N.J. 08813 by March 13. No money will be collected at the dinner. For more information call the temple office at 732-521-1119.
April 1
Understanding Islam: The Education Committee of the Jewish Congregation of Concordia located at Perrineville and Prospect Plains roads presents Dr. Christopher Taylor, professor of Religion and director of Middle East studies at Drew University. His topic will be “Understanding Islam” Part 2. Please mail in your questions in advance. All welcome, no charge. 609-395-1952. Event begins at 7:30 p.m.
April 19
Yom HaShoah: The Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee will hold its annual Yom HaShoah observance.
May 6
Health through humor: The Education Committee of the Jewish Congregation of Concordia presents The healing power of humor…jest for the health of it, starring Esther Gushner and Aviva Gorstein, 7:30 p.m. at the synagogue, located at Perrineville and Prospect Plains roads. No charge. 609-395-1952.

