Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar

  • Arabic newspaper added at E.B. Library

    The Arabic-language newspaper Al-Ahram is now part of the world-language newspaper collection at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The weekly paper, published in Cairo, Egypt, may be found in the World Language-English as a Second Language section next to the Chinese newspapers. Founded in 1875, Al-Ahram is Egypt’s largest circulating news…

  • Teen-novel author to visit East Brunswick Library

    Jordan Sonnenblick, author of novels for teenage readers, will appear from 6-9 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Sonnenblick, who has family ties to East Brunswick, will discuss the process of writing and getting published, read from his works and answer questions. The author’s latest book, “Notes…

  • Change in venue for ‘Oh, What a Night!’

    The East Brunswick Division of Recreation and the East Brunswick Arts Commission will sponsor “Oh, What a Night!,” a concert featuring Ragdoll, a Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute band, at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 2 outdoors around the East Brunswick Municipal Pond, opposite the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The…

  • Master Gardeners to offer advice at fair

    Residents are invited to consult with members of the Middlesex County Master Gardeners from 5-10 p.m. Aug. 6-10, 2-10 p.m. on Aug. 11, and 2-7 p.m. on Aug. 12 in the agriculture tent at the Middlesex County Fair at the county fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The Master Gardeners volunteer time to provide county residents…

  • Car washes, bake sales to aid Cadette troop

    Monroe Girl Scout Cadette Troop No. 1036 will hold car washes and bake sales from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 12 and Sept. 8 at the Monroe Township Recreation Center, 120 Monmouth Road. All donations will be accepted. The sales will raise money for all Cadette events, including an upcoming trip to Canada.…

  • Russian poetry to be heard at library

    The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will host a Russian poetry reading from 7-8 p.m. on Aug. 4 in the library café area. Inna Chatsky will read selections from her collected poetry in Russian. The title of Chatsky’s book of poems in Russian translates as “Here All Alone by Myself” in English.…

  • ‘E.T.’ to visit Helmetta on movie, pizza night

    A Movie and Pizza Night is planned for 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 at Helmetta Borough Hall, Main Street. The film “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” will be screened.

  • RCIA registration under way at church

    St. Mary’s Parish, South Amboy, is accepting registration for any adult (age 14 or older) who is interested in preparing for Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation. The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) begins with several weeks of inquiry sessions. Joined by team members and supported by the parish community, participants will go through…

  • Participants sought for home-arts event at fair

    The Middlesex County Fair Association invites residents to participate in the Home-Arts Festival at the 69th annual Middlesex County Fair set for Aug. 6-12 at the fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The Home-Arts Festival affords an opportunity for the nonprofessional to enter his or her creative projects and products for exhibition and competition. Exhibits are…