Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar

  • Bike collection to aid individuals in need

    A Pedals for Progress Used-Bike Collection is set for 1-4 p.m. Oct. 16 (rain or shine) at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. Spotswood resident Colleen Gahrmann, working with Pedals for Progress, will collect adult and children’s bikes to send to individuals in need in the developing countries of Nicaragua, Ghana, Moldova, Uganda and…

  • Country Folk Art Craft Show Oct. 15-17

    The Country Folk Art will present its Craft Show, Home, Holiday & Gifts on Oct. 15, 16 and 17 at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison. Hours are Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8, and parking is…

  • Halloween Party on tap at Elks lodge

    East Brunswick Elks No. 2370 will hold a Haunted Halloween Party 7:30 p.m.-midnight Oct. 30 at the lodge, 21B Oakmont Ave. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature a hot-and-cold buffet, music by The Voodudes, beer, wine, soda and a prize for best costume. Cost is $20 per person in advance, $25…

  • Russian Festival planned for Oct. 23

    Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church will sponsor a Russian Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23 in the church hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. The event will feature ethnic foods such as pierogi, borscht and stuffed cabbage. Church tours will be conducted throughout the event. A variety of live ethnic entertainment is planned.…

  • American Legion plans Spaghetti Fest

    American Legion Post No. 214 will sponsor its annual Spaghetti Festival 2-6 p.m. Oct. 17 at the post home, 264 Whitehead Ave., South River. The menu will include spaghetti, homemade meatballs, sausage, salad, bread, coffee, tea, soda and cake. Donation is $12 for adults, $6 for children under age 10. For tickets and more information,…

  • Vendor tables, rooms open at holiday event

    Vendors are sought for the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Holiday Bazaar set for Nov. 27 in the parish hall, 505 Main St., Spotswood. Tables are available at a cost of $25 each; rooms cost $40 each. The event will feature photos with Santa, snack food, vendors and more. For more information and to reserve a…

  • Charity Ball to aid special-needs children

    The Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 Special Needs Children’s Committee will hold its 47th annual Charity Ball 7 p.m.- midnight Oct. 16 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres; a pork-chop dinner including potato, vegetable, open bar, Viennese table, coffee and tea; a DJ and dancing. Cost is $40…

  • fundraisers •••

    Oct. 14-Dec. 1 • Holiday Toy and Gift Drive, to benefit youngsters in foster care in Middlesex County, sponsored by Lisa, Richard and Danielle DeMarco, in cooperation with Middlesex County Foster and Adoptive Family Services (FAFS). Donations may be dropped off at The Bird House, 1020 Route 18, East Brunswick. New toys, books, clothing for…

  • Women’s money seminar scheduled

    The Women’s Center at Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) will offer a workshop titled “Money Management: Learn To Budget Your Money and Pay Down Debt” 1-3 p.m. Oct. 21 on the second floor of the JFVS office, 32 Ford Ave. Kim Cole of Novadebt will address the importance of setting financial…