Category: Sentinel-NBS Calendar

  • Valerie Plame to speak at State Theatre May 29

    The Smart Talk Women’s Lecture series will present former United States CIA operations officer Valerie Plame Wilson 8 p.m.May 29 at The State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Plame Wilson will discuss the challenges she has faced since her covert identity was revealed by Washington Post columnist Robert Novak in 2003. The disclosure sparked…

  • Woman’s Club members attend annual convention

    The North Brunswick Woman’s Club recently attended the 114th annual New Jersey State Federation ofWomen’s Clubs convention in Atlantic City. Sheral Rossmann, president, was installed on the honor roll. Cookie Miller received first place for best all-around work in the state project, Woman Aware. Thelma Comparato was given the title “Membership Angel” for her work…

  • Deadline May 23 for Prodigal scholarship

    The Prodigal Foundation Inc., Woodbridge, will accept applications for its scholarship through May 23. Applications have been mailed to all high schools throughout Middlesex County, and students should see guidance counselors or principals for an application. The foundation is dedicated to reaching out to children affected by cancer, and invites all high school seniors that…

  • Sociable Singles to meet on May 25 in Monroe

    Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will gather from 1-4 p.m. on May 25 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature entertainment, discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call 609-655- 5137.

  • Skin cancer screenings slated for May 31

    Skin cancer screenings will be offered free-of-charge May 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. by the dermatology department of Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Group at 1World’s Fair Drive, Suite 2400, Somerset. Registration is required and may be done by calling 732-235-5782.

  • First Kinny’s Walk slated for June 8

    Battle Against Hunger will present its first Kinny’s Walk, June 8 at Mercer County Park, Hamilton. Registration is from 9-10:30 a.m., and the walk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A closing ceremony will be at 2:30 p.m. The walk is in memory of Battle’s partner, Kinny Gallup, and will aid six area agencies in…

  • Register by June 2 for garden workshop

    Middlesex County’s Agricultural Extension Office will present a garden workshop June 7 from noon-2 p.m. at the Earth Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Registration is required by June 2. The topic will be “Earth-Friendly Lawn & Landscapes.” Participants will learn techniques for home lawns and landscape to minimize the…

  • Shredding offered at S.B. Senior Center May 24

    Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold a shredding program 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 24 at South Brunswick Senior Center, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. Acceptable items include old files, receipts, bills, financial statements or any document recycled due to a confidentiality concern. There is no need to remove paper clips,…

  • ‘Puppy Bowl, 2008’ slated for May 18

    Rocky Top Dog Park, Route 27, South Brunswick, will hold “Puppy Bowl, 2008” May 18 at 2 p.m. The bowl is an afternoon play session for puppies age 3-7 months, and there will be separate groups for both large breeds and small breeds. Play sessions take place in fenced areas. Children attending must be at…