Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Rocketmen to kick off Monroe free music series

    The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission’s 2008 Music in the Park Summer Series of free live musical events will begin 6-8 p.m. July 10 in the opengrove gazebo on the lake at Thompson Park, Monroe, with a rock-music performance by The Rocketmen. The remaining concert schedule is as follows: • July 17 – Caribbean Steel…

  • M’sex Master Gardeners set up gardening helpline

    Middlesex County’s Master Gardeners have set up a helpline to assist residents with questions on horticulture, entomology and environmental stewardship. The number is 732-398-5220, and is active 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday. Middlesex Master Gardeners are headquartered at the EARTH Center, South Brunswick. Orientation will be held Sept. 25 and 26 for those interested in becoming master…

  • Home Décor and More show set for July 11-13

    Country Folk Art will present Home Décor and More: The Ultimate Craft Show from 3-9 p.m. July 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13 at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center, Edison. The event will feature many artisans from across the United States. Admission is…

  • Hebrew-speakers meeting set for July 27

    The next meeting of the Chug Ivrit club for intermediate and advanced Hebrew speakers will take place at 10 a.m. July 27 at the home of Eli Leiter and Rosey Bell, 134 Highland Ave., Edison. Guest speakers will be Yitzhak and Nadav Salomon. Chug Ivrit is sponsored by the Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah. Meetings…

  • O.B. Library trustees will meet on July 9

    The Old Bridge Library board of trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on July 9 at the Old Bridge Central Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The public is welcome to attend. Formal action may be taken on agenda items or other matters that come before the board.

  • ‘Rumplestiltskin’ headed for local troupe’s stage

    The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company and Kidworks will present “the world’s most valuable weaver,” “Rumplestiltskin,” for six performances at the troupe’s Parlin theater. The producer of fine garments will perform at noon and 3 p.m. on July 12 and 19, and at 3 p.m. July 13 and 20. The public is invited to watch…

  • ‘Summer Fun’ events scheduled at library

    The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will sponsor a series of upcoming “Summer Fun” family programs and special events at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center, “Tales and Shark Scales,” for ages 5 and up accompanied by an adult, is planned for 11 a.m. July 10. Participants will learn about fish color, shape, fins…

  • Hadassah offers trip to see ‘Dancing Queen’

    Alisa Chapter of Hadassah, Monroe, will sponsor a July 23 trip to the Tropicana Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, to see a live performance of “Dancing Queen,” featuring the music of ABBA. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from Greenbriar, Monroe. Departure from Atlantic City is set for 5:30 p.m. Cost is $28 and…

  • Yard sale planned at American Legion post

    Spotswood American Legion Post No. 253 Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a yard sale on July27 at the post home, Devoe Avenue, next to the lake. The event will run from 9 a.m. until a time to be determined. The sale will be be held rain or shine. Spaces can be rented for $10. For more…