Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Acoustic folk music will be heard at library

    The Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will present Old Bridge native Karen Anne in an acoustic folk music concert set to begin at 1:30 p.m. on March 19. The singer/songwriter will perform original songs designed to evoke a sense of peace and hope amidst life’s challenges. Special guest singer/guitarist Patti Bramson…

  • Lions Club to host pancake breakfast

    The Sayreville Lions Club will hold its annual spring pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on March 20 at Sayreville War Memorial High School, Washington Road. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children. Tickets will be available at the door or from Lions Cub members.

  • ‘Country Crafts’ next up at Cheesequake

    A program titled “Country Crafts” is set to begin at 1 p.m. on March 13 at the Cheesequake Park Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road, Old Bridge. A member of the Shore Fiber Arts Guild will offer a presentation on the art of fiber-spinning. Special guest Bruce Olhendorf will demonstrate the art of wood burning. The…

  • Teens invited to dye, decorate eggs at library

    Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to design, decorate and dye eggs at 7:30 p.m. on March 21 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. For more information and to register, call Theresa Wordelmann at (732) 721-5600, ext. 5044.

  • Families invited to play Trivia Fun at church

    The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville, 150 N. Broadway, South Amboy, will sponsor a Trivia Fun Family and Friends Night beginning at 5 p.m. on March 12. Participants, who are asked to bring a covered dish, will win prizes for answering questions on topics including sports, entertainment, teens, church history and South Amboy history. For…

  • Education panel seeks show crafters, vendors

    The Milltown Education Foundation is seeking crafters and vendors for a craft show planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 16 at Joyce Kilmer School, 21 W. Church St., Milltown. For more information and to reserve, call Kathy at (732) 828-8169.

  • Alborada will honor cultural panel director

    Anna M. Aschkenes, executive director of the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission, will be honored at the first Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre Gala set for 5:30 p.m. on March 13 at the Spain Inn, 177 W. 177 St., Piscataway. According to Eva Lucena, Alborada’s executive director, Aschkenes will be recognized for her continuous and…

  • Diabetes support group will meet at hospital

    The Raritan Bay Medical Center Marion Tanzman Diabetes Center will sponsor a free diabetes support group meeting from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on March 9 in Auxiliary Hall B and C, lower level of the Old Bridge Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the medical center, off Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18. Individuals coping with the…

  • Interfaith dialogues will continue in E.B.

    The East Brunswick Clergy Council will host its next interfaith dialogue at 7 p.m. on March 10 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The Rev. Paul Rhegergen will speak on the Presbyterian Church and its beliefs. Fellowship and refreshments will follow. For more information, call (732) 257-6636.