Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Conservation Poster Contest to focus on water

    “Water Is Life” is the theme for the 2008 Conservation Poster Contest sponsored by Freehold Soil Conservation District and the New Jersey Association of Conservation Districts. Students from Middlesex and Monmouth counties are invited to explore how important water is to everyday life- in homes, schools, farms, parks, communities, etc. – and to illustrate their…

  • Arts programs scheduled for children with autism

    Classes for the second spring session of the Parent/Child Workshops in Music and Art for ChildrenWithAutismorAutistic Behaviors will be held on Saturdays,April 26- June 28, in New Brunswick, Morristown and Freehold. The program, now in its 25th year, is sponsored by VSA arts of New Jersey (VSA/NJ), a nonprofit statewide organization dedicated to promoting the…

  • Separated, divorced group slates meetings

    Passages, a nondenominational, selfhelp group for separated and divorced adults, holds meetings at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 505 Main St., Spotswood. The organization, which offers small weekly discussion groups and a calendar of social outings, is designed to provide emotional support to individuals going through the pain associated with separation…

  • Event at Friendly’s to raise funds for Samsel

    The Samsel Upper Elementary School PTO, Sayreville, will sponsor a Proceeds Night from 5-9 p.m. on March 25 at Friendly’s, Route 9 south and Ferry Road, Old Bridge. Participants should tell their server that they are there to support the Samsel Upper Elementary School PTO. The restaurant will then donate 15 percent of each supporter’s…

  • Literacy-volunteer training coming to E.B.

    The East Brunswick Public Schools Department of Community Programs will offer a Literacy Volunteers of Middlesex training course from 7-9 p.m. onMondays, April 7-May 19 (no class on April 21) at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Participants will be trained to tutor basic-literacy students, who need help in learning to read and write, and…

  • Youngsters invited to Egg Hunt at church

    The Union Baptist Church of South River Inc., 76 Washington St., will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt at 3 p.m. onMarch 21. Youngsters ages 2-12 are invited. Prizes will be awarded to first- and second-place winners in each age group. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The event also will feature games and refreshments.…

  • Cheerleaders plan April 4 Spaghetti Dinner

    The New Jersey DevilsAll-Star Cheerleaders will hold a Spaghetti Dinner from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on April 4 at Knights of Columbus No. 2061 Council Hall, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Cost is $10 per person. For more information, call Nancy at (732) 617-7060.

  • Cougars to sponsor March 30 trip to A.C.

    The Raritan Bay Cougars (RBC) will offer a March 30 bus trip to Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 9:15 a.m. from RBC Field, Cheesequake Road, Old Bridge. Cost is $35, with a $21 return in slot cash and a $5 food voucher. For more information and to reserve, call Meg at (732) 589-1824.

  • O.B. Library trustees will meet on April 16

    The Old Bridge Library board of trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. onApril 16 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The public is welcome. Formal action may be taken on agenda items or other matters before the board. Prior to the regular meeting, the…