Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Fundraisers

    Oct. 6 & Fridays through Oct. 20 + Cruise Nights/Car Show, to benefit the Sayreville Brain Injured Children Association, sponsored by the Just Us Cruisers classic car club, 6-9 p.m., at the Paramount Diner, Route 35, South Amboy/Sayreville. Family-oriented events featuring more than 50 antique and classic cars from across the tri-state area. Trophies; games;…

  • Run/walk will benefit Brain Injured Children

    The borough of Sayreville will hold its fourth annual Hit the Bricks 5-Mile Run or Walk beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 14 at Sayreville Borough Hall, Main Street. The race will benefit the Sayreville Association for Brain Injured Children. Event-day registration is set for 8-9:15 a.m. The 500-point Grand Prix, USA Track and Field…

  • Vendor space available for Oct. 21 flea market

    Vendors are sought for the Sacred Heart School Flea Market set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 21 in Sacred Heart Church parking lot, Washington Avenue, South Amboy. Rental cost is $10 per space, $15 for space and table and space. For more information, call Sister Anne at (732) 721-0899.

  • 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…

  • Fundraisers

    Sept. 28-Oct. 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…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    ‘Celebration of Greek Dance’ set for Sept. 30 The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Folklife Program for New Jersey will present the Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey in “A Celebration of Greek Dance” at 2 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the New Jersey Veterans Home at Menlo Park, 132 Evergreen Road, Edison.…