Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar

  • Catholic Women sets Feb. 21 blood drive

    The Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women, in conjunction with New Jersey Blood Services, will host a blood drive 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in the cafeteria at Sacred Heart School, located behind the convent on Walnut Street, South Amboy. Platelet machines will not be on site. An Irish soda bread sale will take place…

  • Sales of Spotswood shirts to aid parish

    St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Fundraising Committee is sponsoring an ongoing Tshirt and sweatshirt sale to benefit the 250-year-old church and national historic site located at the corner of Main Street and Devoe Avenue, Spotswood. Proceeds will help maintain the parish and its ministries. The T-shirts and sweatshirts feature the “My Hometown Spotswood” logo in large…

  • Nominees sought for for rec/parks award

    The township of East Brunswick is accepting nominations for the 2010 Friends of Recreation, Parks and Community Services Award. Created to recognize the efforts of individuals, organizations and corporations who have assisted the township’s recreation, parks and community-service programs, the awards are presented annually as part of the July Is Recreation and Parks Month campaign.…

  • Valentine’s open house set at shelter

    The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center will host a Valentine’s Day Open House and Adoption Event noon-4 p.m. Feb. 13 at the shelter, 1400 Main St. The event will feature complimentary refreshments, door prizes, raffles and discounted adoption rates. For more information, call the shelter at 732-727-3895 or log on to www.sayreville. petfinder.com.

  • Donors sought for Feb. 11 blood drive

    Kiddie Academy of East Brunswick, 635 Cranbury Road, will host a blood drive to benefit the Central Jersey Blood Center 1-6 p.m. Feb. 11. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 732-257-8406.

  • Autism discussion scheduled at EBJC

    The East Brunswick Jewish Center (EBJC), in conjunction with Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, will offer a presentation titled “Autism: The Journey Toward Understanding” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the temple, 511 Ryders Lane. Barbie Zimmerman-Bier, M.D, chief of the Division of Child Development at the Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s, will offer…

  • Figure drawing set for artists meeting

    The Suburban Artists Guild of Central New Jersey (SAG) will hold its next monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Feb. 12 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. The event will feature a figure-drawing workshop in which participants will draw a model. The session will include short and long poses. Tips and…

  • ‘Hoot, Hoot’ owl event next up at park

    “Hoot, Hoot: The Owls of Cheesequake” is set to begin at 1 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Cheesequake Park Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road, Old Bridge. Participants will learn about the owls of New Jersey, dissect an owl pellet and discover the type of prey owls seek out. The free program is open to all…

  • Toastmasters to hold Feb. 11, 25 meetings

    The Old Bridge Toastmasters Club will meet 7:15-9 p.m. Feb. 11 and 25 at Cottrell Corners Community Church, 442 Cottrell Road, Old Bridge. The “learn-by-doing” public-speaking club is designed to improve an individual’s speaking, listening and presentation skills in a comfortable atmosphere. Participants proceed at their own pace. New members are always welcome. For more…