Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar

  • Holiday-decorating contest under way

    The Monroe Township Recreation Department is holding its annual Holiday Decorating Contest for township residents. The competition is open to those Monroe homes that brighten neighborhoods with their holiday decorations and festive spirit. Judging will take place Dec. 19-Jan. 4. Awards for winners in residential divisions will be presented at the Recreation Advisory Board Meeting…

  • Library to host event for retiring director

    The Jamesburg Public Library and Cultural Center, 229 Gatzmer Ave., will sponsor an open house and party 2-4 p.m. Dec. 30 in honor of Cindy Yasher, library director, who will retire after 19 1/2 years of service. All are welcome to attend.

  • Caregivers support group forming in O.B.

    The Reformed Church Home, Old Bridge, is forming a Caregivers Support Group in conjunction with Care Alternatives. The sessions are being offered free of charge and are set up as a safe environment for caregivers to share feelings in a non-judgmental atmosphere, get the emotional support they need, and obtain information from professionals in areas…

  • Youngsters to have ‘Fun With Energy’

    Scientist Jeff Boyer will make everyday breakfast cereal dance and toilet paper fly during a youth program titled “Fun With Energy” set for 1 p.m. Dec. 29 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Boyer will offer demonstrations of kinetic, wind, sound and mechanical energy and more. Youngsters will have the opportunity…

  • Dance to the oldies on New Year’s Eve

    A New Year’s Eve Oldies Dance is planned for 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ, dancing to the oldies, hot-and-cold hors d’oeuvres, a hot buffet dinner with a carving station, coffee, tea, desserts and an open…

  • Activities planned at senior center

    A variety of upcoming programs will be offered at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 1 Municipal Plaza, in the Monroe Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. For more information and to register for events, call the center at 732-521-6111, unless otherwise indicated. January highlights include: • “History of Jazz” — begins Jan. 4; • Zumba classes —…

  • Squad offers Nets tix to blood donors Jan. 2

    The East Brunswick Rescue Squad is holding a blood drive with New Jersey Blood Services from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 2 at the squad building on the corner of Cranbury and Summerhill roads, East Brunswick. The state’s blood supply has reached critical levels and donations are desperately needed. Every donor will receive…

  • Applebee’s aiding Toys-for-Tots drive

    Applebee’s restaurants are working to generate additional donations for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots by offering paper “gift packs” for $1 each through Dec. 31. The packs are displayed prominently within the restaurants. To find an Applebee’s location, log on to www.applebees.com.

  • American Legion to ring in new year

    American Legion Post No. 253 will hold a New Year’s Eve party beginning at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at the post home, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood. The event will feature a cocktail hour, an open bar and a buffet dinner. Cost is $40 per person. For more information, call Rich at 908-227-8203.