Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Entries sought for pet-photo contest at fair

    Animal Rescue Force (ARF), East Brunswick, will sponsor a pet-photo contest in August at the Middlesex County Fair. Interested individuals should send a favorite pet photo (no larger than 4-by-6 inches) and a $5 entry fee for each nonreturnable submission to ARF, P.O. Box 418, East Brunswick NJ 08816. Deadline is July 28. Winners will…

  • Early-stage dementia workshop set for July 12

    The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, will present an educational early-stage dementia workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 12 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, in the Old Bridge municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The event is a forum for the person experiencing memory loss and his/her care…

  • Vacation Bible School will run July 14-18

    The Sayre Woods Bible Church, Route 9 south in Old Bridge, will sponsor its annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) from 9 a.m. to 12 noon July 14-18. This year’s theme will be “Power Lab – Discover Jesus’ Miraculous Power.” The VBS is for children entering first grade through eighth grade. Power Lab will feature Bible…

  • Public is invited to shelter Kitten Shower

    Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., Sayreville, will host its second annual Kitten Shower 12:30-4:30 p.m. July 19. Admission is free of charge, but guests are asked to bring a can of kitten/cat food or KMR kitten milk for the “wishing well.” Many kittens and adult cats will be available for adoption, with special…

  • N.J. Ghost Hunters founder to visit library

    L’Aura Hladik, founder and director of the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society (NJGHS), will be the featured speaker at a program set for 1 p.m. July 12 at the Old Bridge Public Library Laurence Harbor Branch, Shoreland Circle. The NJGHS, founded in 1998, is a paranormal investigating and training organization. Information on the panel may…

  • Baptist church sets vacation Bible school

    “Power Lab: Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power” will be the theme of a vacation Bible school set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 14-18 at Old Bridge Baptist Church, 21 Kossman St., East Brunswick. The sessions, which are open to youngsters in kindergarten-fifth grade, will feature interactive Bible dramas, crafts, games, movie, treats and more. For more information,…

  • Car wash to raise funds for teachers’ Avon walk

    A car wash will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12 in the parking lot of Gusto Grill, Route 18, East Brunswick, to raise funds for a nine-person team seeking to raise $16,200 for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. The walk/marathon will take place in New York City on Oct. 4…

  • St. Stan’s fundraiser slated at ice cream shop

    St. Stanislaus Kostka School, Sayreville, will hold a fundraiser for its athletic association on July 17 from 4 to 8 p.m. at 113 Causeway Ice Cream Shop in South River. Attendees taking part should mention St. Stan’s when ordering. A portion of the proceeds will assist the association with items needed for the upcoming athletic…

  • Troupe slates auditions for ‘Father of the Bride’

    The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Co. will hold auditions for “Father of the Bride” at 7:30 p.m. July 21, 22, 23 and 24 at the theater, located in the Garden Friends Nursey School, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin. The actual performances, directed by Vince Tinebra, will run from Sept. 26-Oct. 11. Immortalized on film by Spencer…