Category: Suburban Calendar
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‘Into the Woods’ on tap for Villagers’ teen group
Villagers Theatre, a nonprofit center for the performing and cultural arts located at 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin, will present its TeensVill production of “Into the Woods” at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays, July 28-Aug. 13. The award-winning musical features a score by Stephen Sondheim and a…
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Mexican-American dance group to perform
The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Folklife Program for New Jersey will present “Guelaguetza!” featuring the Mexican American Organization Folkloric Dance Group at 1:30 p.m. on July 30 at the Crossroads Theatre, 7 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. The group will perform a variety of dances from the seven regions of the state…
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Jamesburg Elks will sponsor July 22 Family Picnic
Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will hold its first Family Picnic from noon to 4 p.m. on July 22 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave., Jamesburg. Organizers hope to make the picnic an annual event. Members, their families and friends are invited to attend. Cost is $8 for adults; children under age 12 will…
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Donors sought due to critical blood shortage
The Blood Center of New Jersey is asking residents to donate blood during the month of July due to a critical shortage of inventory. There is an immediate need for all types of blood, and there are serious shortages of types 0 positive, O negative, A positive, A negative and B negative. The center will…
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St. Mary’s Parish accepting RCIA signups
St. Mary’s Parish, South Amboy, is accepting registration for any adult (age 14 or older) who is interested in preparing for Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation. The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) begins with several weeks of inquiry sessions. Joined by team members and supported by the parish community, participants will go through…
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‘Seussical’ next up 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 “Seussical” set for 8:30 p.m. July 19-29 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…
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Summer concert series continues in Old Bridge
The Old Bridge Cultural Arts Committee will continue its free summer concert series at Geick Park, Route 516, with a performance by the B-Street Band, featuring music of “The Boss,” at 7:30 p.m. on July 19. The remaining concert schedule is as follows: + July 26 – Double Concert Night, featuring Zanzibar playing contemporary songs,…
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Theater/film programs for K-12 students
Triple H Productions of Sayreville will sponsor programs in theater and/or film for students in grades K-12 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church and School, 221 MacArthur Ave. Students registering before July 17 will receive a $10 discount. Theatre arts classes run for three weeks, and film for four weeks. For more information, visit www.triplehproductions.com or…
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Meetings planned for library groups and clubs
The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, has scheduled upcoming meetings for several library clubs. The Crafting Club meets weekly at 1 p.m. on Thursdays. A variety of crafts are undertaken, with a focus on knitting and crochet. The library recently began a Scrapbooking Club. The group is led by…
