Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Fund-raisers

    Dec. 4 Fund-raisers Dec. 4 • The Spotswood High School Band is participating in a Kash for Kids fund-raising program that pays the band $2 for each empty inkjet or laser computer cartridge collected. Collection boxes are at the high school, Memorial School and KrisKell Creations Hair Salon, all Summerhill Road; Schoenly School, Kane Avenue;…

  • Literacy Volunteers sets training workshops

    Literacy Volunteers of Middlesex seeks volunteers to help an adult learn to speak and understand English. Training sessions will be offered from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, Jan. 6-30, at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center; 6:30-9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 10-March 4, at the South…

  • Hadassah plans holiday gift wrap service at mall

    East Brunswick Hadassah will offer a gift wrapping service from Nov. 28-Dec. 24 during regular mall hours at the Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. The booth will be located in the Macy’s wing, just outside Old Navy. Nominal fees will be charged. Prices will vary according to the size of the gift. All…

  • ‘Nutcracker’ ballet set

    for Dec. 13 at EBHS for Dec. 13 at EBHS The New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble, in cooperation with the East Brunswick Education Foundation, will present performances of "The Nutcracker" at 1 and 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 13 at East Brunswick High School (EBHS), Cranbury Road. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens…

  • Retired educators slate

    luncheon for Dec. 11 luncheon for Dec. 11 The Middlesex County Retired Educators Association will hold a gen­eral membership luncheon at 11 a.m. on Dec. 11 at the East Brunswick Chateau, Cranbury Road. The East Brunswick High School Chamber Orchestra will provide enter­tainment. Donations of unwrapped, nonper­ishable items for nursing home pa­tients would be appreciated.…

  • Celebration planned for feast of St. Nicholas

    Celebration planned for feast of St. Nicholas A Breakfast With St. Nicholas will be held on Dec. 6 at Sacred Heart School, Cedar Street, South Amboy. Breakfast will be served from 9-9:45 a.m. only. Pictures and crafts will be available from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Doughnuts, bagels, juice, coffee and tea will be available for youngsters and…

  • Social group forming for learning disabled

    A social group for high-functioning learning disabled young adults ages 20-30 is forming in the East Brunswick area. Participants will meet for group discussions and activities. For more information, e-mail Elaine at [email protected].

  • Parents group plans Nov. 28 dance in E.B.

    Parents group plans Nov. 28 dance in E.B. Parents Without Partners Chapter No. 236 will hold an open dance from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Nov. 28 at the East Brunswick Elks Club, Hardenburg Lane. Admission is $8 for nonmembers, $6 for members. An orientation for prospective members will be held at 7:30 p.m.…

  • Bouncy benefit

    Bouncy benefit PHOTOS BY MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Grissom Elementary School student Maria Bartelli (above) exercises without missing a beat during the Jump Rope for Heart fund-raiser. Held at the Old Bridge school on Friday, the event benefitted the American Heart Association. At left, student Jennifer Creel demonstrates a one-legged jump.