Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Wendy Pincus Realty opens on Route 18, E.B.

    Wendy Pincus Realty opens on Route 18, E.B. Wendy Pincus Realty, a full-service real estate agency, recently opened for business on Route 18 north, East Brunswick. The firm offers real estate solutions for both buyers and sellers. With more than a decade of experience in resales and new home sales, broker/owner Wendy Pincus is an…

  • Community Bulletin Board

    Hospital to sponsor HIVsupport group meetings Hospital to sponsor HIV support group meetings The Raritan Bay Medical Center Immunology and Infectious Diseases Department will sponsor HIV support group meetings on Feb. 10, 17 and 24 at the hospital’s Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. Individuals coping with or affected by HIV are welcome to…

  • Fund-raiser to benefit

    Monroe letter carrier The employees of the Monroe Township post office will hold a fund-raiser from 1-6 p.m. on Feb. 16 at the Jamesburg Elks Lodge, West Railroad Avenue, to raise money for a veteran post office employee who has been diagnosed with and is fighting cancer. All proceeds will be used to help offset…

  • Photo

    PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI Above, Carpenter Elementary School fifth-grader Cristina Sorice tries to create a halo effect to portray an angel during an “improv” game staged by the Shoestring Players, a creative dramatics troupe that was conducting workshops in the Old Bridge school this week. Below, Amanda Villalta (l) and Patti Murtha, a member of…

  • Columbiettes to hold ‘Healthy Heart’ lecture

    Our Lady of Victories Columbiettes will offer a lecture titled "A Healthy Heart" Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Guest speaker will be David Greenberg, M.D., of St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. The public is welcome. The Columbiettes will hold a general meeting…

  • Shalom Sisterhood seeks craft fair vendors

    Vendors are sought for the Sisterhood of Temple B’nai Shalom spring boutique and craft fair set for 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. March 30 at the temple, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick. For table information or to reserve, call Elyse at (732) 613-8758.

  • O.B. temple sisterhood sets Character Brunch

    The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Ohr will hold a Mid-Winter Character Brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 23 at the synagogue, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. The event will feature brunch, raffle prizes, face painting and more. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets cost $7 per person in advance,…

  • Middle Grades reading group to meet March 10

    The Middle Grades Book Discussion Group will hold its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. March 10 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The club is open to students in grades five through eight. Topic of discussion will be Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. Registration is required. Copies of…

  • Fund-Raisers

    Feb. 13 • African-American Heritage Awards Dinner, "Thankful for New Beginnings," sponsored by the New Jersey Organ and Tissue Sharing Network (The Sharing Network) and its African-American Planning Committee, 6 p.m., at the Pines Manor, Edison. (973) 379-4535. Feb. 14 • Valentine’s Day Dinner, sponsored by Old Bridge Elks Lodge No. 2229, 7 p.m., at…