Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar

  • Historic church to present free concerts

    Music at Historic Christ Church, 5 Paterson St., New Brunswick, will offer two upcoming free concerts for the community. “Let Freedom Ring!” is set for 11 a.m. on July 4. The event will feature live music and a re-enactment of the third reading of the Declaration of Independence that took place in 1776 in New…

  • Library to host events for school-age youngsters

    A variety of summer activities for schoolage children are planned at the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Admission is free of charge. All are welcome to attend. “Math Buddies,” open to children entering grades 1-5, is set for 2-3 p.m, July 18 and 25, Aug. 1, 8 and 15. Youngsters will be paired…

  • Rocketmen to kick off Monroe free music series

    The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission’s 2008 Music in the Park Summer Series of free live musical events will begin 6-8 p.m. July 10 in the open-grove gazebo on the lake at Thompson Park, Monroe, with a rock-music performance by The Rocketmen. The remaining concert schedule is as follows: • July 17 – Caribbean Steel…

  • Curtain to rise on ‘Footloose’ in Spotswood

    Saint Genesius Players will stage the musical “Footloose” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays, July 11-20, at Spotswood High School, Summerhill Road. The production is directed Joe DeMetro, musically directed by Jason Cohen, choreographed by Liat Perelman and produced by Christopher J. Guell. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $15 for…

  • Youth to hear offenders on drug, alcohol abuse

    South River Parks and Recreation will host a Project P.R.I.D.E. presentation at 9:30 a.m. on July 8 in the cafetorium at South River Middle School, 3 Montgomery St. The event, presented by the New Jersey Department of Corrections, will bring minimum-custody offenders from a state correctional facility to talk about their personal experiences with drugs…

  • Entries accepted for Indik Wordsmith Competition

    The Unlimited Theater Company (UPTCo) of New Brunswick, a project of VSA arts of New Jersey (VSA/NJ), is seeking poems, essays, short stories and plays for the 15th annual Joyce Indik New Jersey Wordsmith Competition. Residents of New Jersey who are 18 years of age or over are eligible. All works submitted will be judged…

  • Home Décor and More show set for July 11-13

    Country Folk Art will present Home Décor and More: The Ultimate Craft Show from 3-9 p.m. July 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13 at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center, Edison. The event will feature many artisans from across the United States. Admission is…

  • Yard sale planned at American Legion post

    Spotswood American Legion Post No. 253 Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a yard sale on July27 at the post home, Devoe Avenue, next to the lake. The event will run from 9 a.m. until a time to be determined. The sale will be be held rain or shine. Spaces can be rented for $10. For more…

  • Event at Friday’s to aid St. Stan’s School

    St. Stanislaus Kostka School, Sayreville, will sponsor a fundraiser on July 9 at TGI Friday’s, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. Participants should tell their server they are there to support St. Stan’s. The restaurant will then donate 20 percent of each supporter’s bill (eat in or takeout) to the school.