Category: Suburban Calendar

  • ‘Steambath’ auditions set for Jan. 21 and 22

    ‘Steambath’ auditions set for Jan. 21 and 22 Villagers Theatre, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin, will hold auditions for its upcoming Black Box production of "Steambath," a comedy by Bruce Jay Friedman, at 7 p.m. on Jan. 21. and 22. Callbacks are set for noon on Jan. 24. All roles are open; all…

  • ‘Painting Churches’ set at Circle Players

    "Painting Churches," a comedy/drama written by Tina Howe, will be presented on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m., through Jan. 24, at the Circle Players, 416 Victoria Ave., Piscataway. Tickets cost $13 for opening night and include a champagne reception, $12 for Friday and Saturday performances and $11 (two for…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Garden Club sets phototour of Delaware Bay Community Bulletin Board Garden Club sets photo tour of Delaware Bay Garden Club sets photo tour of Delaware Bay Photographer Michael Hogan will offer a presentation titled "An Environmental Tour of the Delaware Bay" at the East Brunswick Garden Club meeting set for 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 20…

  • Fund-raisers

    Jan. 16 Fund-raisers Jan. 16 • Spaghetti dinner, sponsored by the Milltown Lions Club, 5-8 p.m., at the Milltown Senior Citizens Center, Violet Terrace. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $2 for children. Wine, beer, soft drinks available. Proceeds benefit the visually impaired. (732) 329-7600. Jan. 18 • Tricky tray, sponsored by the…

  • Theater workshops set for youngsters, teens

    Triple H Productions will host two upcoming educational theater workshops for student performers who wish to learn more about the theater arts. All sessions will be held in the basement at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 225 MacArthur Ave, Sayreville. A youth theater workshop is open to students in fourth-eighth grades. Fee is $60. A teen…

  • AHA now seeking Heartsaver nominees

    The American Heart Association (AHA) is currently seeking nominations for its fourth annual American Heart­saver Awards, slated for Feb. 3. The awards recognize and honor individuals who saved or helped in an attempt to save a life by performing CPR or using an automated external defibrillator (AED). Individuals, organi­zations or companies that have taken ex­traordinary…

  • Rhyming words from poet

    Kathy Curran Rhyming words from poet Kathy Curran PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Poet Kathy Curran of Old Bridge reads her works to Cheesequake Elementary School fourth-graders, including Matthew Sabo (top) and Stacy Haponyuk (above), on Monday.

  • Library Friends to host Jan. 11 Book Blowout

    Library Friends to host Jan. 11 Book Blowout The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library will sponsor a Winter Book Blowout sale from 1:30-4 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the library, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. A bag of books may be purchased for $5 during the sale. Selections will include recent fiction, mystery,…

  • Seton Hall organist to appear in concert

    John D. Nowik, organist at Seton Hall University, South Orange, will appear in concert at 4 p.m. on Jan. 18 at St. Mary’s Church, Augusta Street, South Amboy. The event is part of the Music at St. Mary’s concert series. The event will feature Bach classics and other music for the organ. Suggested donation is…