Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Mental health board to be topic at forum NAMI-Middlesex, an affiliate of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, an organization for family and friends of the mentally ill, dedicated to helping those with mental illness and their families, will hold a general membership meeting and community forum from 7-9 p.m. on Sept. 12 at…

  • Fund-raisers

    Sept. 1-10 • Book Sale, sponsored by the Spotswood Public Library, during regular hours, at the library, 548 Main St. Hardcover books, paperbacks, children’s books, audiocassettes, videocassettes. Paperbacks sell for 50 cents each or three for $1, hardcovers for 75 cents and up, videocassettes for $1. An “All-You-Can-Carry for $5” sale is set for the…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer boating courses Coast Guard Flotilla Auxiliary 2-1, 167 Main St., Sayreville, will offer two upcoming safe boating courses. “Basic Navigation and GPS (Global Positioning System)” classes will be held on four Monday nights beginning Sept. 12. Cost is $80, including books. “America’s Boating Course” is set for four Wednesday nights…

  • Fund-raisers

    Aug. 25-Sept. 10 • Book Sale, sponsored by the Spotswood Public Library, during regular hours, at the library, 548 Main St. Hardcover books, paperbacks, children’s books, audiocassettes, videocassettes. Paperbacks sell for 50 cents each or three for $1, hardcovers for 75 cents and up, videocassettes for $1. An “All-You-Can-Carry for $5” sale is set for…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Knights will sponsor Sept. 23 Pasta Night Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907 will host a Pasta Night from 5-9 p.m. on Sept. 23 at the council home, 30 Crescent Ave., Spotswood. The menu will feature bruschetta on the table, salad, a choice of four pastas with homemade sauces, dessert and coffee. Beer and wine…

  • Fund-raisers

    Aug. 18-Sept. 26 • Food Drive, to benefit Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen, New Brunswick, sponsored by Girl Scout Cadette Troop No. 1918, Milltown. Elijah’s Promise serves homeless and needy families in the area. Collection basket is located at Milltown Borough Hall, Washington Avenue. Summer hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Thursday. After Labor Day,…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Blood drive planned for Aug. 20 at Society Hill The Blood Center of New Jersey will sponsor a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 20 at the Society Hill Clubhouse, 400 Thames Drive, Old Bridge. A free continental breakfast with coffee, tea and juice will be served in the morning. Comparable…

  • Fund-raisers

    Aug. 11 • Barbecue Chicken Night, sponsored by Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061, 6-9 p.m., at the council home, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Chef Carmen Spezzi’s menu will feature barbecued chicken, Jersey corn, baked potatoes, baked beans, dessert, coffee, tea, beer, wine. Tickets cost $15 each. Takeouts (food…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Vendors sought for 10th annual O.B. Day Vendors are sought for the 10th anniversary celebration of Old Bridge Day set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The event will feature live entertainment beginning at 11 a.m. on the main stage. Mushmouth, who will…