Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Donors sought for county fair blood drives

    The Middlesex County Fair Association will host blood drives from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 7, 8, 10 and 11, noon to 6 p.m. on Aug. 12, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 13, at the 2006 Middlesex County Fair, set for Aug. 7-13 at the fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Admission to the…

  • Spanish classes to begin at O.B. senior center

    The Old Bridge Office on Aging will introduce a new “Introduction to Spanish” class beginning at noon on Aug. 18 at the George Bush Senior Center, in the municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Maru Keely will teach the class, which is designed for adults. The teaching technique will feature a few grammar concepts,…

  • ‘Cats’ is next production for Plays-in-the-Park

    Middlesex County’s summer theater, Plays-in-the-Park, will continue its 44th season of musicals with a production of “Cats” set for 8:30 p.m. Aug. 9-19 at the Stephen J. Capestro Theater in Roosevelt Park, Edison. There will be no performances on Sundays. The box office will open at 5:30 p.m. on performance days. Patrons must bring a…

  • ‘Tom Sawyer’ auditions scheduled in Sayreville

    The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will hold auditions for its upcoming production of “Tom Sawyer: The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 15, 16 and 17 in the theater space at 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Callbacks are set for 1 p.m. on Aug. 19. Director Vic Morosco is seeking participants in…

  • Participants sought for home-arts event at fair

    The Middlesex County Fair Association invites county residents to participate in the Home-Arts Festival at the 68th annual Middlesex County Fair set for Aug. 7-13 at the fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The Home-Arts Festival affords an opportunity for the nonprofessional to enter his or her creative projects and products for exhibition and competition. Exhibits…

  • Oldies dance on tap for Aug. 5 at O.B. Knights

    A Summer Rock ‘N’ Roll Oldies Dance will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight on Aug. 5 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s. Singles are welcome. Admission is $20 per…

  • Yellow-Trail Hike planned at Cheesequake

    A guided Yellow-Trail Hike is set to begin at 1 p.m. on July 30 at the Cheesequake Park Bathhouse Pavilion, Old Bridge. Individuals of all ages are invited to attend. Admission is free of charge. For more information, call (732) 566-3208.

  • Goddard School plans July 28 birthday party

    The Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road, will hold a Third-Birthday Party from 5-7 p.m. on July 28. The event will feature refreshments, games, giveaways and “The Fun Bus.” All are welcome. For more information, call (732) 416-9600.

  • Catholic Women sets Aug. 6 blood drive

    The Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women, in conjunction with New Jersey Blood Services, will host a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 6 in the cafeteria at Sacred Heart School, Cedar Street and Washington Road, South Amboy. A platelet machine will be available for individuals interested in donating. To schedule…