Category: Sentinel-NBS Calendar

American Legion Post 401’s annual food drive in support of the South Brunswick Food Bank has begun. Residents may drop off donations of non-perishable food items at the American Legion Post Home, 148 Major Road, Monmouth Junction, any time after 2 p.m., seven days a week. Items needed include coffee, tea, juice boxes, water, Parmalot…

The Raritan Poets, a reading group and workshop since 1994, will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the East Brunswick Library, 1 Civic Center Drive. All ages are welcome. Bring 10 copies of the reading sample.

Applications are being accepted for the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office’s Civilian Academy. Participants will meet 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays for eight weeks. beginning April 6, at the Middlesex County Police Training Center, North Patrol Road, Edison. One Saturday class will be held. Graduation is scheduled for May 25. Each session will highlight functions of the Sheriff’s…

American Legion Post 401’s annual Toys for Tots drive has begun. The post will be accepting new, unwrapped toys any time after 2 p.m. all week long through Dec. 18 at American Legion Post 401, 148 Major Road, Monmouth Junction. Last year, the post collected more than $1,500 in toys. For more information, call 732-329-…

Chef Jason will greet members of the South Brunswick Senior Center at 12:15 p.m. Dec. 10. There will be a cooking demonstration and food sampling. Registration is required as there is limited seating. Call 732-329-4000, ext. 7670. The program is open to township residents age 55 and older.

Kiddie Academy, 2400 Route 27, North Brunswick, is holding a hat and mitten drive through Dec. 17. The school will also be collecting new, unwrapped toys that will be donated to a local shelter In addition, through the Kids Give Back initiative, all students will make items in their classrooms that will be sold to…

The South Brunswick Athletic Association is selling 5-foot-by-5-foot blankets emblazoned with the Vikings’ emblem and mascot for $40 each. The fundraiser will support the 12-U SBAA baseball team’s trip to Cooperstown, New York, next year. Email Lori.Soriano@gmail.com.

The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services’ Special Needs Program will offer Adaptive Aquatics on Saturdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 13, at the North Brunswick Township High School pool, 98 Raider Road. Highly trained staff will help participants practice breathing, kicks, arm movements, treading and water safety. Ages 5 to 10 will meet from…

The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services is holding a holiday decorating contest. To nominate a house, send a picture to events@northbrunswicknj.gov including the address of the home. Judging by the Holly Jolly Crew will take place 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Lights must be on. The contest is free and open to…