June 23
Beefsteak Dinner, sponsored by the Milltown Republican Organization, 6 p.m., at Joyce Kilmer American Legion Post No. 25, JFK Drive, Milltown. Beefsteak, side dishes, beer, soda. Cost is $30. Call Randi at 732-406-8196.
Ladies Night of Indulgence, to benefit the Daisy Association, East Brunswick, 6-8 p.m., at Freedman Chiropractic Center, Brier Hill Court, D-6, East Brunswick (left of Fields Sports Complex). Specialty foods from Jack’s Corner Market, East Brunswick; wines; gourmet desserts by Dove Chocolate Discoveries; ice cream from Magnifico’s, East Brunswick. Chair massages or foot reflexology provided by certified massage therapists from Massage Envy, East Brunswick; hair-styling tips and fast-hairstyling competition by Reflections Hair Salon, East Brunswick; five-minute self-defense boot camp with Andrew Katz of Tiger Schulmann’s Mixed Martial Arts, East Brunswick; reiki sessions with Heidi Scanlon, certified reiki master; personalized wellness screenings with Dr. Ken Freedman of Freedman Chiropractic Center. Minimum donation is $10. Proceeds will help the Daisy Association assist and advocate for disabled children, young adults and their families in the East Brunswick area. 732-254-6011. June 23-24
Benefit Day, sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. Restaurant will donate 20 percent of each supporter’s check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present event flier for donation to count. For fliers, call 732-828-1951 or log on to www.ololschoolnj.org. June 23-25
St. Stan’s Carnival, 6-11 p.m. June 23 and 25, 6 p.m.-midnight June 24 (Friday- Night Fish Fry begins at 5 p.m.), on the St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish grounds, MacArthur Avenue and Main Street, Sayreville. Rides for children and adults; games of chance; 50/50 drawings; food tent featuring ethnic and American homemade foods; seafood area; Spezzi nightly specials; barbecued ribs; nightly entertainment; beer garden; desserts. June 23 — Thunder 106.3-FM country music radio 7-9 p.m., music of “Dave Miller” 9-11 p.m.; June 24 — St. Stan’s School Alumni Night with music by the Col. David B. Kelly Pipes and Drums Band at 7 p.m., Shadow Road band 8-11 p.m.; June 25 — Triple H Productions Singers at 7 p.m., Take Cover band 8-11 p.m. Discounted ride tickets, 50/50 tickets at Camillo’s Restaurant, 31 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville, during business hours; St. Stan’s parish office, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., weekdays. 732- 254-0212.
Book Sale, sponsored by the Spotswood Public Library, during regular hours, at the library, 548 Main St. Hardcover books, paperbacks, VHS tapes, children’s books, more. Suggested donation is 50 cents per paperback, three paperbacks for $1; $1 and up for hardcovers. All-You-Can-Carry-for-$10 Sale and Purchase-a-Bag-of- Books-for-$5 Sale set for June 24 and 25. All sales final. Proceeds benefit the library and its programs. 732-251-1515. June 24
Eagles Community Bingo Night, sponsored by Cardinal McCarrick/St. Mary’s High School, 7 p.m., in the school cafeteria, Second Street and Stevens Avenue, South Amboy. Proceeds go to renovate the school gym. CallMonica at 732- 721-0748, ext. 244; email [email protected]. June 24 & Fridays through Oct. 21
Cruisin’ for the Kids Cruise Nights, sponsored by the Just Us Cruisers classiccar club, 6-9 p.m., in the parking lot at Peterpank Diner, Route 9 north, South Amboy/Sayreville. Family-oriented events featuring classic cars; children’s games; DJ with music from the ’50s-’80s; trophies; fanbelt toss; more. Proceeds benefit the Camp Dill Foundation. Call Richard at 732-525- 0412 or the diner at 732-721-2850; log on to www.cnjcca.com. June 25
5K Run and Health Walk, sponsored by Frog Hollow Swim and Tennis Club, registration at 7:30 a.m., 5K begins at 9 a.m., at the club, Ferris Street, off South Pine Avenue, SouthAmboy. Youth Fun Run, awards, T-shirts, post-race picnic, all-day swimming and tennis. Proceeds benefit South Amboy’s fire and first-aid departments. To download a registration form, log on to www.froghollowswim.com.
Summer Yard Sale, sponsored by 4-H of Middlesex County, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at the 4- H Center, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Rain date is June 26. New and used items, crafts, collectibles. Refreshments sold. Call Abbie at 732-398-5265; email abbie.kesely@ co.middlesex.nj.us. June 26
“Drum Corps: An American Tradition,” presented by the Old Bridge High School (OBHS) Marching Band, 7:30 p.m., at Lombardi Field, Carl Sandburg Middle School, off Route 516. Featured performers: Madison Scouts and six other groups. Performances benefit the Traveling Knights of Old Bridge, band-parent association for the OBHS Marching Band. Tickets start at $15; children age 6 and under admitted free. To order tickets, log on to www.yea.org/oldbridge or call 1-877-512- TUBA (8822), ext. 125; Old Bridge Band must be mentioned when order is placed.
Rods and Paws Car Show, sponsored by Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., at Burke’s Park, 777 Washington Road, Sayreville. Classics, customs, daily drivers, trucks, imports, motorcycles. Trophies: Best in Show, People’s Choice, Best Orphaned Vehicle, Best Custom, Best Import, Best Truck, more. Food, 50/50, door prizes, music. Vehicle-registration fee is $10 in advance, $15 on day of show; first 40 entries receive a dash plaque. All proceeds benefit the animals at the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center. For registration forms, call 732-257-1060, 2-7 p.m., daily. For information on day of show, call 732-581-4559. June 28
ArtAuction, to benefit St. Mary Church of South Amboy, doors open at 7 p.m., bidding starts at 8 p.m., in the Little Theater at Cardinal McCarrick/St. Mary’s High School, Augusta Street at Stevens Avenue, South Amboy. More than 130 reproductions of artwork by Michelangelo, Picasso, Norman Rockwell, Thomas Kinkade, more. Reasonable opening bids. Light refreshments. Free admission. All profits go directly to St. Mary Church. 732-721-0179.