Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Fairgrounds benches, tables offered for sale

    Benches and tables to be placed throughout the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, may be purchased through the Middlesex County Fair Association. A plaque stating the sponsor’s name and other information, such as “in memory of,” “in honor of,” “compliments of,” etc., will be attached to each bench or table. The project will…

  • Curtain to rise on ‘Bye Bye Birdie’

    The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will present the musical “Bye Bye Birdie” at 8 p.m. on Aug. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 and at 2 p.m. on Aug. 12 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The show will be directed by Vic Morosco and musically directed…

  • Newly decorated harpsichord to be heard

    Artist Louise Tracy of Monroe recently was commissioned to decorate a harpsichord, which will be played by its owner, Donovan Klotzbeacher, organist and choir director of the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury, during the 9:50 a.m. service on Aug. 5 and 19 at the church, 22 S. Main St. The content of the artwork, which…

  • Office on Aging schedules activities

    The Old Bridge Office on Aging, George J. Bush Center for Human Services, in the municipal center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will offer a variety of upcoming programs. The activity schedule is as follows: • Aug. 7 – Nutrition Bingo; • Aug. 8, 15, 22 and 29 – free yoga classes; • Aug. 10…

  • Sayreville residents invited to baseball game

    The Sayreville Recreation Department will sponsor an Aug. 27 trip to the Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets baseball game at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia. The event is open to Sayreville residents only. Cost is $56 per person and includes transportation and lower-level seating at the game. Registration is going on from 8 a.m. to…

  • RCIA registration under way at church

    St. Mary’s Parish, South Amboy, is accepting registration for any adult (age 14 or older) who is interested in preparing for Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation. The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) begins with several weeks of inquiry sessions. Joined by team members and supported by the parish community, participants will go through…

  • Vendors are sought for Old Bridge Day

    The Old Bridge Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking vendors for Old Bridge Day 2007, set for Sept. 29. The event will feature amusements, food, crafts and live entertainment. For more information or to reserve, call (732) 607-7940 or log on to www.oldbridge.com.

  • Celebration will mark church’s 50th birthday

    St. Bernadette’s Church, 20 Villanova Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge, will celebrate is 50th anniversary with a dinner-dance beginning at 1 p.m. (after the 11:30 a.m. Mass) on Sept. 30 at the Grand Marquis, Route 9, Old Bridge. The event will feature a cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. Music will be provided by Bobby…

  • Cut-a-thon to benefit Couture for Cancer

    Hair Together, 3107 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville, will host an Inspire Change Cut-a-Thon from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 13. Inspire Change is the partnership Redken Fifth Avenue has formed with Couture for Cancer, a nonprofit organization that donates custom-made, nonsurgical, human-hair-replacement systems, free of charge to cancer patients worldwide. Cost…