Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar

  • Carnival will aid special-needs children

    Zinna’s Bistro, 1275 South River Road, Cranbury, will host a Community Carnival noon-6 p.m. July 29. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Jamesburg Elks Special Needs Children Committee. Rain date is Aug. 12. The event will feature prizes, games, arts and crafts and entertainment. For more information, call the Elks lodge at 732-521-2180.

  • VFW to sponsorAtlantic City trip

    East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will offer a July 22 trip to Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the post home, 485 Cranbury Road (behind the radiology group), East Brunswick. Cost is $22, with a $30 return to spend at the casino. To reserve…

  • Live concerts coming to Monroe in August

    The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will offer the following free summer concerts on Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. inAugust. All concerts take place in Thompson Park, Monroe. • Aug. 2, The Hollywood Band, a rocking tribute to the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s movie hits; • Aug. 9, Jo Bonanno & The Godsons…

  • Volunteers sought for Girl Scout project

    Volunteers are being sought for “School’s Out, Service Is In,” a Girl Scout Gold Award project of Troop 81319, East Brunswick. This is a week of community service in Middlesex County, Aug. 6-10. Organizations that may benefit include Meals on Wheels, The Crisis Room and Youth Conservation Corps. Participants are not required to volunteer every…

  • South River library announces programs

    The South River Public Library has announced summer programs for children and tweens. Children are invited to share bedtimes stories and tell tales of superheroes, winning big games, and having wishes come true. Each week is geared to a different age group, with activities, games, stories and projects. Programs are free, but registration is required…

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    Fireworks explode over Thompson Park in Jamesburg on July 4. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Monroe man, 44, dies following motorcycle crash

    MONROE— A township man died last week after the motorcycle he was driving struck a utility pole on North State Home Road, according to police. Eugene J. Badger and a passenger were headed west on a 2006 Harley-Davidson around 4:51 p.m. on July 4 when he apparently lost control of the vehicle while approaching a…

  • ‘Feng Shui’ to be topic at July 20 workshop

    The Voices of September 11th will present a workshop titled “Feng Shui: Lifestyle Changes From the Inside Out” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 20 at 84 Albany St., New Brunswick. The event is part of the panel’s 2012 Speaker Series. Participants in the workshop will learn to use the energy in their homes as a possible…

  • Gov’s staff to bring mobile office to O.B.

    Gov. Chris Christie’s staff will hold mobile office hours 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 19 at the Old Bridge Senior Center, 1 Old Bridge Plaza. Staff members will be available to assist residents who are experiencing difficulties with various state agencies. Appointments are not necessary. For information on services available through the Governor’s Office of Constituent…