Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar

  • Hurricane-recovery drive begins at center

    Bright Horizons of East Brunswick, an early-education and preschool center located at 635 Cranbury Road, will conduct a hurricane-recovery effort through Nov. 30 as part of the center’s curriculum. Donations for those in need will be accepted at the center for distribution to various shelters and organizations in the area. Individuals are asked to place…

  • Thanksgiving service on tap at E.B. church

    A Thanksgiving service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Nov. 18 at the New Apostolic Church, 445 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. A short musical program will follow the service. Lunch will be provided. All are welcome to attend.

  • School to sponsor comedy night, raffle

    The Memorial Elementary School Fifth-Grade Committee will hold its Comedy Night and Basket Raffle Nov. 18 at the Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Proceeds will benefit fifth-grade class activities. There will be a grand-prize drawing for an iPad3. Tickets cost $40 per person, $75 per couple. For tickets or more information, call Loren…

  • Taste of the Town canceled in J’burg

    The Jamesburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Taste of the Town, originally scheduled for noon-3 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Jamesburg Firehouse, 82 W. Railroad Ave., has been canceled due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy. Members of the public had been invited to sample and vote for their favorite soup and more made by local…

  • AARP sets meeting, safety presentation

    East Brunswick AARP Chapter No. 4855 will hold its next meeting 10:30 a.m. Nov. 20 at Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post No. 133, 485 Cranbury Road, behind the Radiology Building. Parking will only be available curbside on Veterans Way unless there are three or more individuals in the car. William Neary, executive director of…

  • Seminar to address weight-loss surgery

    Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division, will sponsor a seminar titled “Is Weight-Loss Surgery Right for Me?” 7-8 p.m. Nov. 12 in Auxiliary Hall B and C, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital, Ferry Road between routes 9 and 18. Dr. Oluseun Sowemimo will lead a discussion on several…

  • Free gown event set for military brides

    Brides Across America, Operation Wedding Gown, will team up with Cinderella Bridals to provide military brides with free wedding gowns Nov. 8 and 9 at Cinderella Bridals salon, Route 34, Matawan. The store will donate designer wedding gowns to military brides who qualify for the program. In order to qualify, brides or their fiancés must…

  • Vendor Night on tap for Nov. 29 at school

    The Bowne-Munro Elementary School PTA will sponsor its Shop ’Till You Drop Vendor Night 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 29 at the school, 120 Main St., East Brunswick. The fundraiser will feature vendors offering handmade items, candles, jewelry, clothing, toys, books, gourmet food items and more. Cash for gold will be paid onsite. There will be raffles,…

  • Holidays, bereaved to be discussed Nov. 13

    The Costello family of Costello Funeral Homes and Haven Hospice at JFK Medical Center, Edison, will co-sponsor “Holiday Help,” a program for the bereaved, 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, 515 Route 1 south, Iselin section of Woodbridge. Guest speaker Sherry Williams, R.N., G.M.S., G.R.S., and a group of community panelists will…