Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Cheesequake Park slates hikes, talks, programs

    Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge, will hold an Earth Day Challenge April 21 at 11 a.m. The free event will feature guided nature hikes, a nature film festival, giveaways and tree plantings. An Arbor Day celebration will be held April 28 at 11 a.m. and will feature a tree planting, hike and discussion about the…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Doll club schedules April 29 show and sale The Young at Heart Doll Club will host its 19th annual show and sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 29 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Monroe, Exit 8A off the New Jersey Turnpike. The show will feature antique and collectible dolls, teddy bears and…

  • Vendors sought for Bandit’s Spring Bazaar

    Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold its fourth annual Bandit’s Spring Bazaar and Flower Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 6 in the shelter parking lot. Spaces are available for $15 each. Crafters and new-merchandise vendors are welcome. No garage-sale vendors, please. For more information and to reserve, call…

  • ‘Earth Songs’ on tap at Sayreville Library

    A program titled “Earth Songs: Saving the Environment Through Music” is set for 2 p.m. on April 14 at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The play, which is designed to be educational and entertaining, will feature earth-friendly songs and a PowerPoint slide presentation interspersed with environmental narratives. The public…

  • Safe-driving course on tap at senior center

    An AARP-sponsored driver-safety program will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 26 and 27 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St. Cost is $10. Checks should be made payable to AARP. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a certificate entitling them to a 5-percent discount on the major…

  • Holocaust observance scheduled for April 15

    In accordance with state legislation, the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education, in coordination with the Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee and the Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County, will hold a Yom HaShoah (Holocaust) Commemoration Program at 1:30 p.m. on April 15 at Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. Keynote speaker will be Helen…

  • Circus to raise funds for Hemophilia Association

    The Phills Brothers Sunshine Magic Circus fundraiser to benefit the Hemophilia Association of New Jersey, originally set for March 16, has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. on April 20 at South River High School, Montgomery Street. Two children will be admitted free of charge with one paid adult. Tickets for adults cost $5 each and…

  • Vendor space available for April 21 flea market

    Vendors are sought for the United Methodist Women of Trinity United Church Spring Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 21 at the church, 70 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Indoor table-rental cost is $15 per table. Outside spaces cost $10 each; outdoor vendors must provide their own tables. For more information…

  • Public invited to dance to big-band era music

    The Imperial Dance Band will play music of the big-band era at a dance set for 7:30-11 p.m. on April 21 at the Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. The event will feature dancing, light dining and refreshments. Cost is $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door. For more information and…