Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Rossi wins honors at district-president event

    Lucy Rossi of Sayreville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699 Ladies Auxiliary, and president, VFW District 8 Ladies Auxiliary, Middlesex County, took second-place honors in the VFW All-America District President Contest held recently at the Wildwood Convention Center. Approximately 21 New Jersey VFW districts participated in the competition.

  • Kittens, public can win big at July 7 ‘shower’

    Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., Sayreville, hopes to make 7/7/07 a lucky day for the dozens of kittens in its care when it hosts a Lucky Sevens Kitten Shower from noon to 4 p.m. on July 7. Admission is free of charge, but guests are asked to bring a can of kitten/cat food…

  • 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: + July 10 – trip to Atlantic City; + July 11, 18 and 25 – free yoga classes; + July…

  • Safe-boating course coming to Sayreville

    Coast Guard Flotilla Auxiliary 2-1, 167 Main St., Sayreville, will offer “America’s Boating Course” from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on July 14. The cost is $55, including textbook. A New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course. For more information and to register, call (732) 698-2222 or (732)…

  • Vendors, exhibitors sought for cultural fair

    The East Brunswick Human Relations Council is seeking craft vendors and exhibitors for the township’s annual Our Community Is Fair cultural festival, set for noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the East Brunswick municipal pond, Ryders Lane. Rain date is Sept. 23. The daylong celebration of the township’s ethnic diversity will feature continuous…

  • AARP benefit dinner to aid wounded soldiers

    East Brunswick AARP Chapter No. 4855 will sponsor A Benefit for Wounded Soldiers from 5-10 p.m. on Aug. 17 at Ria Mar Restaurant, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. The event will feature a cocktail hour, dinner, entertainment by Bill Lewis, and the history of America in song by Richard Roden. Proceeds will support Fisher House…

  • Parlin post office to host Passport Fairs

    Residents are invited to apply for a passport at Passport Fairs set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 14 and 21 at the Parlin post office, 778 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. For more information, call (732) 257-0045.

  • Hoffman alumni to celebrate at reunion

    The alumni of H.G. Hoffman High School, South Amboy, will hold their eighth annual All-Class Alumni Reunion Party from 1-6 p.m. on Aug. 19 at The Armory, Perth Amboy. The event will feature a buffet dinner and bar service. Cost is $50 per person. Checks should be made payable to Susan Mattson and mailed to…

  • Dance to the oldies at summer barbecue event

    A Summer Barbecue Rock ‘N’ Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8 p.m. to midnight on July 21 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s. Admission is $22.50 per person in…