Category: Suburban Calendar

  • In the Service

    Zachary J. Zagata, son of Donna and James Zagata of Sayreville, recently completed 13 weeks of basic training at the U.S. Marine Corps Recruit facility on Parris Island, S.C., where he earned an expert riflemanship medal. After temporarily working as a recruiter’s assistant in the East Brunswick Marine Corps Recruiting Office, he is now spending…

  • Maps, compass skills to be discussed at park

    A program titled “Basic Map and Compass Skills” is set to begin at 1 p.m. on May 15 at the Cheesequake Park Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road, Old Bridge. Topics will include topography, compass skills and nature’s navigational skills. Participants are encouraged to bring a compass. All ages are welcome. The program is free of…

  • Women’s educational program set at hospital

    The Center for Women at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division, will sponsor an educational program titled “The Treatment of Varicose Veins” at 7 p.m. on May 18 in the hospital’s Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the medical center, off Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18. Guest speaker will be Jennifer Syrek, M.D.…

  • Church youth group reschedules flea market

    The Simpson United Methodist Church Youth Group Outdoor Flea Market, originally scheduled for May 7, has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 14 at the church, Route 516 and Owens Road, Old Bridge. Rain date will be May 21. Vendor spaces cost $15 each. For more information and to reserve, call…

  • Cut-a-thon to aid transplant recipient

    The Have a Heart for Heather Foundation will sponsor a cut-a-thon from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 15 at Flash for Hair, 80 Summerhill Road, East Brunswick. Cost is $15 per cut, walk-ins only. Refreshments will be available. The event will feature live music. Proceeds will help defray the medical expenses of Sayreville…

  • Chinese auction to aid children’s cancer fund

    A Chinese auction to benefit the Children’s Cancer Research Fund will be held at 7:30 p.m. on May 23 at Kids Count Child Center, 1308 Englishtown Road, Old Bridge. For more information, call Kelly at (732) 723-9416.

  • Calvary Christian sets informational meeting

    Calvary Christian School, a ministry of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge (CCOB), will hold an informational meeting at 7 p.m. on May 19 at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, 123 White Oak Lane. Parents whose children are eligible for enrollment in the school are invited. The meeting, which is open to the public, will provide information on…

  • Fund-raisers

    May 5 • Kitchen Things Sale, sponsored by Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge Auxiliary, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Auxiliary Hall C, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital’s Old Bridge division, off Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18. (732) 324-5006. May 6 • Spaghetti Dinner, sponsored by…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Nominees sought for athletic hall of fame The Spotswood High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominees for induction into the school’s first hall of fame. Information regarding nomination, including the nominating form, may be found on the school’s Web site, www.spotswood.k12.nj.us, or may obtained by calling the school athletic office at (732)…