Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Dinner event to raise funds for heart recipient

    The nonprofit organization Have A Heart for Heather is sponsoring a Jan. 28 dinner and entertainment as a fundraiser for Heather Hornecker. Heather, 22, of Sayreville, underwent a heart transplant in December. The pasta dinner is being donated by Camillo’s Restaurant in Sayreville. Entertainment will be provided by the musical group All That, and by…

  • ‘Travel High School Challenge’ under way

    AAA is holding an online competition, the “AAA Travel High School Challenge,” for high school students nationwide through Jan. 19. Students are also eligible for an all-expenses-paid trip to Orlando to compete for college scholarships. There will be three $25,000 first-place scholarships and three $10,000 second-place scholarships. The Orlando competition will be in early May.…

  • Master Gardeners to hold open meeting

    The Middlesex County Master Gardener Steering Committee will hold an open meeting at 7 p.m. on Jan. 11 at Holly House, inside Rutgers Gardens, Ryders Lane, New Brunswick. Although interested members of the public are welcome to attend, the meeting is not designed as a gathering to discuss upcoming classes, but as an evening for…

  • N.J. Dance Theatre Ensemble sets auditions

    The New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble will hold open auditions on Jan. 9 and 16 in the dance studios at the Simon Forum and Athletic Center of Drew University, 26 Madison Ave., Madison.Auditions for dancers ages 9-12 will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. Dancers ages 13-18 will try out from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.…

  • Interfaith dialogues to continue in E.B. area

    The Clergy Council of East Brunswick will continue its series of interfaith dialogues with a discussion on the Assemblies of God Church set for 7 p.m. on Jan. 13 at East Brunswick Assembly of God Church, 100 Hardenburg Lane. The Rev. David Mazzella, senior pastor, will discuss the denomination’s history and beliefs. Fellowship and refreshments…

  • Mass set for tsunami victims and survivors

    The Most Rev. Paul G. Bootkoski, Bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen, will be the chief celebrant at a special Mass to be offered for the Asian tsunami victims and survivors at 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 9 at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event is sponsored by the parish’s Asian Pacific Community.…

  • Hand bell concert to mark holiday season

    The Joyful Ringers and Young Joyful Ringers hand bell groups will celebrate the holiday/Epiphany season in a concert planned for 4 p.m. on Jan. 9 at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Concert director will be Anita Martin, music director at St. Bartholomew’s. Light refreshments will be served after the concert. All are…

  • Bagel Talk scheduled for Jan. 16 at temple

    “What’s Your Plan?” will be the topic at the next session of the Congregation Beth Ohr Bagel Talk series set for 9:45 a.m. on Jan. 16 at the temple, Route 516, Old Bridge. Participants will receive information on protecting their assets and families with long-term care policies. For more information and to reserve, call Helene…

  • N.J. Dance Theatre Ensemble sets auditions

    The New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble will hold open auditions on Jan. 9 and 16 in the dance studios at the Simon Forum and Athletic Center of Drew University, 26 Madison Ave., Madison. Auditions for dancers ages 9-12 will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. Dancers ages 13-18 will try out from 11:30 a.m. to 1…