Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar

  • Mid. Cty. gun program collects 311 weapons

    Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan has announced that $22,010 was paid to people who participated in a gunsurrender programApril 21 and 22. Among the 311 guns surrendered to police, there were 264 handguns and 11 assault weapons. The gun-surrender program is part of an ongoing effort by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and municipal…

  • Heritage Day on tap at E.B. Senior Center

    East Brunswick residents ages 60 and above are invited to the East Brunswick Department on Aging’s fifth annual Heritage Day set for noon-2 p.m. May 11 at the Senior Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. The event is an opportunity to share one’s history, traditions and customs. In past years, participants have presented photos, clothing, food,…

  • Artists panel to offer pastel demonstration

    The Suburban Artist Guild of Central New Jersey (SAG) will hold its next monthly meeting 2 p.m. May 11 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Well-known artist Leslie Delgyer will present a demonstration and mini-workshop on using pastels to paint animal portraits. As a wildlife artist, Delgyer has worked to spread…

  • Jewish Historical Society sets lecture

    The American Jewish Experience Lecture Series, presented by the Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey, continues its 15th consecutive year with a presentation by Philip Cantor titled “Jewish Storytellers.” The lecture will be held 10 a.m. May 14 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Drive. The lecture will be repeated 10:30 a.m. May…

  • Charity garage sale May 6 in E. Bruns.

    A charity garage sale will be held at 13 Kings Road, East Brunswick, on May 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the New Jersey O.C. Foundation.

  • Youngsters invited to junior police program

    The Spotswood Police Department will hold its annual Junior Police Academy July 16-20. Boys and girls entering grades 8-12 in the fall are welcome to attend. Participants will learn about crime-scene investigations, accident investigations, physical fitness, leadership, motivational skills, emergency-medical services (EMS) and fire education. Applications are available at police headquarters, 77 Summerhill Road. All…

  • Friday-Night Dinners continue at VFW post

    East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will host its next Friday- Night Dinner 6-8 p.m. May 4 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road. The event will feature a carving station, salad, vegetables, chicken, appetizers, desserts and more. Cost is $10 for eat-in or takeout meals. For more information, call 732-254- 9674.

  • St. Bart’s alumni to gather May 20

    The inaugural St. Bartholomew School Alumni Event is planned for May 20. The Rev. Jack O’Kane, a 1983 graduate, will celebrate the noonMass at St. Bartholomew Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. A reception will follow. Alumni who would like to help host the event should email [email protected]. For more information, call 732-254-7105.

  • Nature tales

    Northern flickers are fairly large woodpeckers and are different in one respect: They spend a great deal of time on the ground. This male obviously didn’t get the memo.This photo was taken in Anderson Park in Upper Montclair. IMAGE BY BILL PATRICK/www.maiseyimages.com