Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Fundraisers

    Oct. 19-31 + Pumpkin Patch, sponsored by Simpson United Methodist Church, noon to 8 p.m. Sundays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, at the church, 2095 Route 516 at Owens Road, Old Bridge. All varieties of pumpkins; gourds; Indian corn; cornstalks; candy; baked goods; snacks and beverages. Children’s play area featuring a small “moonwalk,”…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Hall of Fame extends nomination deadline The Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) Hall of Fame Committee recently extended the nomination period for its 2007 annual awards program. Nomination deadline is now Nov. 15. Nominees must be graduates of SWMHS and should have made outstanding contributions to their profession, community or organization. Call Elaine Kubacz…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Community Bulletin Board <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” /> Family-health learning day scheduled in O.B. The Bay Family Medicine Practice of Old Bridge will sponsor a health-education program titled “Relax and Learn About Family Health” from 4-7 p.m. on Oct. 18 at 2433 Route 516, <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Old…

  • Fundraisers

    Oct. 12-31 + Dvds4troops Collection, to benefit U.S. troops overseas, sponsored by the Spotswood High School History Club. DVDs and music CDs may be dropped off at the high school, Summerhill Road, in care of Frank Yusko, club adviser. Dvds4troops, begun by Iraqi Freedom veteran Sgt. Kevin Johnson, has established film and music libraries throughout…

  • Jewish history panel will sponsor lectures

    The Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey, New Brunswick, will offer two upcoming lectures. Dr. Mildred Goodwin, professor emeritus, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, will present a program titled “The Jewish Experience in Reel Life” at 10 a.m. on Oct. 9 at Congregation Etz Chaim, Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. Goodwin, who…

  • E.B. AARP schedules meeting, holiday trips

    The next general meeting of AARP East Brunswick Chapter No. 4855 will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. A guest speaker from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation will offer a presentation. Members are asked to bring one or two items…

  • ‘Avoda’ art exhibit opens at New Bruns. temple

    Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, will host “Avoda: Objects of the Spirit” through Nov. 27. The traveling exhibit consists of 42 pieces of Jewish ceremonial art created by painter and sculptor Tobi Kahn. Kahn cofounded The Avoda Institute in 1999 to promote the connection between the arts and religion. His works…

  • Pilots to offer free flights for young people

    Individuals ages 8-17 are invited to take to the skies at the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Chapter No. 315 Young Eagles Flight Rally set to begin at 10 a.m. on Oct. 14 at Old Bridge Airport, 182 Pension Road. Rain date is Oct. 15. Volunteer pilots will be on hand to explain how airplanes work…

  • Theater group to stage ‘Tom Sawyer’ musical

    The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will open its 2006-07 season with a production of “Tom Sawyer: The Musical” at 8 p.m. on Oct. 6, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2 and 8 p.m. on Oct. 7, and 2 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Tickets for…