Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Registration under way for ‘Troutreach Programs’

    Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, will host two programs presented by the N.J. State Aquarium “Troutreach Program,” beginning with “Oceans in Motions” July 13 at noon. The program is for toddlers and preschoolers and is limited to 30 children. Children get to act like favorite aquatic animals, and met live tidepool animals. “Beach Detective…

  • ‘Movies in the Park’ in E.B. begins July 13

    The township of East Brunswick will hold its third annual “Movies in the Park,” beginning July 13 with “Madagascar.” The film is rated PG. “Wallace & Grommit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit,” rated G, will be shown Aug. 1. Both films are free, and the evening begins at 7:45 p.m. with clowns and cartoon…

  • Volunteers sought to assist Women Aware

    Women Aware Inc. is seeking volunteers to work with the facility in conjunction with local police departments at headquarters to provide support, information, and referrals to the victims of domestic violence at the time of crisis. Applicants must be age 18 or older, have access to transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, live within a…

  • Chamber of Commerce sponsoring scholarships

    The East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced it will offer $1,500 Dr. Michael and Marlene Nissenblatt Scholarships to post-graduate students enrolled in a U.S. medical school or an accredited school of acupuncture. Individuals must be a U.S. citizen, and New Jersey high school graduate with an interest in medicine and/or acupuncture or herbology.…

  • Program on Moe Berg at library July 12

    The Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, will present “The Life and Times of Moe Berg” July 12 as part of the “Step Up to Your Plate @ Your Library” contest. Steve Mendel, a memorabilia collector, will present a look at the life of Berg, best known for being both an American League…

  • Donors sought due to critical blood shortage

    The Blood Center of New Jersey is asking residents to donate blood before during and after the Fourth of July holiday due to a critical shortage of inventory. There is an immediate need for all types of blood and serious shortages of types 0 positive and O negative. The center will conduct the following upcoming…

  • College schedules open house for July 13

    An open house for prospective Middlesex County College (MCC) students and their families will be held from 5-7 p.m. on July 13 in the MCC College Center, Edison. High school students who are considering continuing their education at Middlesex, as well as individuals who are thinking about taking a course at the college, are invited…

  • Budgerigar, parakeet show July 15 in Monroe

    The Tri-State Budgerigar Society will hold its 16th annual budgerigar/parakeet show July 15 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall, 83 E. Lincoln Ave., Monroe. There will be divisions for champion, intermediate, novice, junior and pet. Bird entries close at 10 a.m., followed by judging. Vendors will be present. Admission…

  • Baby-sitting course coming up at library

    Young people ages 11-18 are invited to a Baby-Sitting Basics Course set for 2-4 p.m. on July 25, 26 and 27 at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. Presenters will be health educators from the Middlesex County Health Department. Topics will include basic safety and discipline. Participants must attend all three sessions to receive…