Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Meetings planned for library groups and clubs

    The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, has scheduled upcoming meetings for its reading groups and clubs. A meeting of the Savvy Seniors discussion group is set for 10:30 a.m. on May 10. The group usually meets on the second Tuesday of every month in the library’s large meeting room…

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    Miniature golf to raise funds for youth group The youth group of St. Paul’s Church will host a Miniature Golf Weekend from 6-9:30 p.m. on May 13, 1-10 p.m. on May 14, and 1-8 p.m. on May 15 on a course to be set up in the church education building, corner of West Lakewood and…

  • Youngsters, parents invited to discuss book

    The Middle Grades Book Club will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. on May 9 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Youngsters in fifth-eighth grades and their parents will discuss “Things Not Seen” by Andrew Clements. Books will be provided. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Interested…

  • Making strides

    Greater Media Newspapers publisher Kevin Wittman presents a $5,000 check to American Cancer Society representatives Rose Ann Weber (center) and Kimberly Gittines on April 19. The donation was the result of proceeds from the Greater Women of Central New Jersey program and has been designated for the Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” fund.…

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    Folk fest to showcase Norwegian experience A Viking encampment, a replica of a Viking ship, the sounds of the Hardanger fiddle and more will contribute to Norwegian-American Traditions, the heritage theme of the 31st annual New Jersey Folk Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 30 on the grounds of the Eagleton Institute, corner…

  • Fund-raisers

    April 28 • “Hometown Savings 2005” Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. Books contain discount coupons from many local retailers and large, chain merchants in Spotswood, East Brunswick, South River, Milltown, Monroe, Old Bridge. Coupons expire Dec. 31. Cost is $18. All proceeds benefit the Friends and…

  • Field of greens

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT PILLING staff Harry Brand, 6, of Cub Scout Pack 31, helps plant trees along the waterline during the Earth Day Challenge Saturday at Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge. The event was co-sponsored by the Old Bridge Township Environmental Commission. Rebecca Fields, 6, gets some help as she plants a tree.

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    The Shepherd Players will present “Nunsense” at 7:30 p.m. on May 6 and 13 at Good Shepherd Church, 3139 Route 516 (in the cloverleaf of routes 9 and 516), Old Bridge. Tickets cost $7.50 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and students. Ticket requests may be sent to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3139 Route 516,…

  • Interfaith Holocaust program set at temple

    An interfaith Holocaust memorial program will be held at 7:30 p.m. on May 9 at Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. The movie “Courage To Care” will be shown after the service. For more information, call (732) 257-1523.