Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Widows and Widowers will hold May 9 social

    The Widows and Widowers (WOWs) Chapter of Middlesex County West will hold a social from 7-11 p.m. on May 9 at the Belarussian American Center, Whitehead Avenue, South River. The May date is a departure from the group’s regular schedule — socials are usually held on the first Sunday of every month. The normal schedule…

  • Youngsters invited to

    O.B. Elks Soccer Shoot Elks Lodge No. 2229 will sponsor a Soccer Shoot for boys and girls ages 8-13 beginning at 6 p.m. on May 6 in back of the Elks lodge, 67 Old Amboy Road, off Ferry Road, Old Bridge. Registration is set for 5:30 p.m. All participants will receive a free T-shirt. For…

  • Craft show, food sale scheduled for May 1

    The annual First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy Spring Craft Show and Food Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 1 in the church basement, 150 N. Broadway, South Amboy. For more information, call (732) 727-2354.

  • Middle Grades reading club to meet on May 10

    Middle Grades reading club to meet on May 10 The Middle Grades Book Discussion Group will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. on May 10 at the Old Bridge Main Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Youngsters in fifth-eighth grades will discuss "Time for Andrew: A Ghost Story" by Mary Downing Hahn. Books will be…

  • B’nai Shalom to hold

    April 25 blood drive Temple B’nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick, will hold a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 25. Community members are invited to donate. For more information, call (732) 251-4300, ext. 0.

  • Academy PTO slates April 30 tricky tray

    The Academy Learning Center PTO will hold its seventh annual Spring Tricky Tray beginning at 7:15 p.m. on April 30 at the school, 145 Pergola Ave., Monroe. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5. The event will feature refreshments. For details, call Sophie Monchik at (732) 605-9100.

  • O.B. Library trustees will meet on May 19

    The Old Bridge Library board of trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on May 19 at the Old Bridge Main Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The public is welcome. Formal action may be taken on agenda items or other matters that come before the board.

  • Young Artists Recital rescheduled for April 25

    The Young Artists Recital, originally set for 4 p.m. on March 21 at St. Mary’s Church, Augusta Street, South Amboy, has been rescheduled for 4 p.m. on April 25. The event is part of the Music at St. Mary’s concert series. The young performers, none above the age of 18, will showcase their talents in…

  • Park sets Arbor Day event, Red Trail hike

    Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge, will offer two upcoming programs. An Arbor Day celebration will begin at 11 a.m. on April 24 at the park Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road. Highlights will include a tree-planting hike and a discussion about the history of Arbor Day. Each participant will receive a tree seedling for planting. A…