Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Public invited to scholastic book fair

    Madison Park School will hold a 2008 Scholastic Book Fair Friends and Family Event from 6-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 in the school library, 33 Harvard Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge. The event is open to the public. For more information, call Wendy Schaefer at (732) 313-6384 or e-mail [email protected].

  • ‘Basic Backpacking’ coming to Cheesequake

    A program titled “Basic Backpacking” is planned for 1 p.m. on Jan. 27 at Cheesequake State Park, Route 34, Old Bridge. Individuals ages 10 and up are welcome to attend. The event is free of charge. For more information, call (732) 566-3208.

  • Fundraisers

    Jan. 25 • Casino Night, sponsored by the Old Bridge Education Foundation (OBEF), 7-11 p.m., at Sunny Palace, Route 18, East Brunswick. More than $5,000 in prizes; cash bar; hors d’oeuvres. Tickets cost $30 each, $50 a pair; includes $25 per person in free chips. OBEF is an independent, nonprofit organization that raises money to…

  • Drama club to stage ‘Alice in Wonderland’

    The South River Elementary School Drama Club will present its production of “Alice ofWonderland” at 7 p.m. on Jan. 25 and 26 in the cafetorium at the school, Johnson Place. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $3 for children and senior citizens, $5 for adults. Refreshments will be sold prior to the show…

  • Tickets on sale for Elks Fabulous ’50s gala

    East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will sponsor a Fabulous ’50s Festival from 7 p.m. to midnight on Feb. 16 at the lodge, Oakmont Avenue. Snow date is March 2. The fundraiser will star Bill Turner and the Blue Smoke Band, with Joe Inacio as Elvis. A buffet, tap beer, wine and soda will be…

  • Spring Prom Show set for Feb. 10 at OBHS

    The Old Bridge High School (OBHS) PTSA will hold its Knights in Our Hearts Forever Spring Prom Fashion Show beginning at 1 p.m. on Feb. 10 in the auditorium at Old Bridge High School, Route 516. Approximately 90 students and several administrators will model formal attire. Old Bridge Superintendent of Schools Simon M. Bosco, Assistant…

  • Hadassah to sponsor ‘A Taste of Israel’

    East Brunswick Hadassah will offer a program titled “A Taste of Israel” at 2 p.m. on Feb. 3 at the home of a Hadassah member. Ricki Dayan will share her joy of cooking and her traditions while participants learn how to make falafel, pita and Israeli salad. Dayan, who has offered cooking classes to children…

  • Volunteers needed for domestic-violence team

    The Old Bridge Police Department is seeking volunteers for its Domestic-Violence Response Team. After being trained, members of the team will assist victims of domestic violence. Part-time, 10-week training will be provided by the police department via Women Aware Inc. Classes will be held beginning in February in Highland Park. Applicants must be 18 years…

  • Hebrew-speakers club will meet on Jan. 27

    The next meeting of the Chug Ivrit club for intermediate and advanced Hebrew speakers will take place at 11 a.m. on Jan. 27 at a private home in the Highland Park/Edison area. Chug Ivrit is sponsored by the Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. Men and…