Category: Sentinel-NBS Calendar

  • Watercolorist to share skills at artists meeting

    Watercolorist Lorraine Niemela of Colts Neck will be the guest presenter at the next meeting of the Suburban Artists Guild (SAG) of Central New Jersey planned for 2 p.m. on Dec. 10 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center Drive. Niemela teaches watercolor classes in the United States and abroad. She has…

  • Baby-sitter’s training scheduled for January

    Boys and girls ages 12-18 are invited to attend a Baby-Sitter’s Training Course, certified by the American Red Cross, from 7-9:15 p.m. for four consecutive weeks beginning Jan. 3. The East Brunswick Division of Recreation will sponsor the event. Participants will use lifelike infant and child mannequins during the nine-session training program. Students will be…

  • AVID grant applications now being accepted

    The Center for Effective School Practices (CESP) at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, has announced the availability of grants to help schools prepare students to succeed in college. Grants are available through the advancement via individual determination (AVID) program. AVID is a national initiative that works within the regular school day and includes tutoring and an…

  • Book signing at Friends’ open house Dec. 11

    The Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library will hold an open house featuring historian and author Maria Kotun Dec. 11 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Kotun will sign copies of her book, “Images of America: South Brunswick,” which are available at the library for $19.99. The open house will also feature a drawing of six…

  • Fund-raising basketball game at NBTHS Dec. 16

    The staff at Linwood Middle School, North Brunswick, will hold a fund-raiser basketball game against the staff of North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) Dec. 16 from 3:30-5 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Armand Gorrell and his family. The game will be at the middle school gym at 25 Linwood Place. Referees will be the principals…

  • Museum of agriculture winter festival Dec. 11

    The New Jersey Museum of Agriculture, 103 College Farm Road, North Brunswick, will hold a winter festival Dec. 11 from noon to 4 p.m. The event will feature ice sculptor John Shersick, snowman games, and crafts for both adults and children. The museum will also make snacks for attendees. Admission is $4, $3 for seniors,…

  • Officials seek to spark caution in decorating

    SAYREVILLE — In an event that featured a Christmas tree aglow with flames instead of lights, government officials Monday stressed the need to exercise care when decorating for the holidays. State Assemblyman John Wisniewski, who lives in Sayreville and is chairman of the N.J. Fire Safety Commission, teamed with Middlesex County Freeholder Christopher Rafano and…

  • So. Brunswick dance team dance clinic Dec. 19

    The South Brunswick Dance Team will hold a fund-raising dance clinic Dec. 19 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at the main gym at South Brunswick Township High School, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. The clinic is for children in grades K-8. It includes classes on technique, arts and crafts, and learning a routine…

  • Bereavement group accepting new members

    A bereavement group, sponsored by Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Southern Middlesex County, is now accepting new members. The group, which is conducted by a licensed clinical social worker, meets monthly in Monroe. For information or to register, call JoAnn at (609) 395-7979.