Category: Sentinel-NBS Calendar

  • 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,…

  • Free carriage rides slated to begin Dec. 3

    New Brunswick City Market will offer free carriage rides Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 3-18 departing the Hyatt Regency, Albany Street, New Brunswick. The rides will tour the area surrounding the downtown shops and boutiques. For more information, call City Market at (732) 545-4849 or visit www.NewBrunswick.com.

  • ‘Winter Wonderland’ in North Brunswick Dec. 6

    North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services will hold a “Winter Wonderland” Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in front of the government and community complex at 710 Hermann Road. The event will feature the tree lighting by Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack, musical performances by the North Brunswick Township High School choir, and North…

  • Sing-along in South Brunswick Dec. 9

    The South Brunswick Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a sing-along led by Barbara Woodzell Dec. 9 from 4:30-5:15 p.m. for younger children and parents, and 5:30-6:15 p.m. for teenagers. Woodzell is a musician, music therapist and children’s entertainer that used to work in the township’s schools. Preregistration is required for the free program…

  • Donations accepted for benefit book sale

    Community Renewal of South Brunswick is accepting donations of books in good to excellent condition for its book sale, slated for Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fiction, romance, science fiction, mystery, nonfiction, cookbooks, gardening, and children’s books are welcome. The sale will be held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9111,…