Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar

  • Middlesex County Fair planned for Aug. 3-9

    The Middlesex County Fair will take place 5-11 p.m. Aug. 3-7, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 8 and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 9 at the fairgrounds, Cranbury and Fern roads, East Brunswick. Highlights will include rides and games; contests; food and shopping; and daily entertainment featuring Victoria Circus and its high-wire show, a comedy trampoline act,…

  • Environmental panel plans watershed walk

    The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) will offer a watershed walk beginning at 9 a.m. July 25 in the northern limits of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens aquifer region, the South River Watershed, John A. Phillips County Preserve, at the end of Maple Street, Old Bridge. Brian Racin, LBWP Nature Walk Committee chairperson, will serve as…

  • Early-learning centers schedule open houses

    The Goddard Schools of Old Bridge, Sayreville and Spotswood will hold open houses 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 27-31. During their visit, children will have the opportunity to join in story time, create an art project and interact with other youngsters. A tuition discount will apply for those who enroll at the event. All are welcome…

  • Spotswood H.S. class of 1979 sets reunion

    The Spotswood High School class of 1979 will hold a 30-year class reunion 7-11 pm. Oct. 3 at the Cambridge Inn, Spotswood. Cost is $50 per person and includes hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, beer, wine, soda and dessert. Music will be provided by a DJ. Checks should be made payable to Diana Barclay and mailed…

  • ‘Ladies of Luxury’ coming to library

    “Ladies of Luxury,” a free program on America’s first women millionaires, will be presented at noon July 31 at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. The performance, featuring Kati Bedow Brower and Diane Warn-Farris of Local Commotion, is an hour-long visit with two wealthy, self-made 19th-century women, Madam C.J. Walker and Annie May Turnborough.…

  • Senior well-being to be topic at church

    Bobbi Guseman, assistant administrator of the Reformed Church Home, Old Bridge, offer a presentation titled “Prevention: The Key to Health and Well-Being for Seniors” 7 p.m. at the First Reformed Church, 40 Thomas St., South River. The presentation will cover behaviors, activities and strategies that can reduce the chance of illnesses and accidents as individuals…

  • Palma to sing classics, oldies Aug. 1

    Patsy Palma will be joined by some of his musical friends in a concert set for 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The evening will feature classic standards and golden oldies. Light Italian and American fare will be on sale at the theater café. Tickets…

  • Songwriters to go behind the music

    “Nashville-Style in the Round,” a program offering an inside look at professional musicians and their work, is set for 7-9 p.m. July 30 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Singer-songwriter Kim Yarson and songwriters Joe Iantosco and Jo Wymer will showcase original works, discuss the craft of songwriting and talk about…

  • National Night Out to honor local hero

    The Spotswood Police Department will hold its National Night Out: America’s Night Out Against Crime, honoring hometown hero Army Spc. Michael L. Gonzalez, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 4 on the grounds of the Spotswood Municipal Building, Summerhill Road. Spc. Gonzalez, 20, lost his life on Aug. 28, 2008, while serving in Iraq. Event highlights will include…