Category: Suburban Calendar

  • St. Stan’s holds Polka Party and Polka Mass

    St. Stanislaus Kostka parish will hold a Polka Party from 8 p.m. to midnight on Sept. 7 in the parish school auditorium, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. A Polka Mass will precede the party at 5 p.m. in the church. The event will feature music by Henny and the Versa J’s. Refreshments will be available. The…

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    FARRAH MAFFAI Michelle Pilchuk, 9, aims to knock down empty cans as she tries to win a prize at the Old Bridge recreation summer camp carnival last Thursday.

  • Middlesex County sets two free summer concerts

    The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders Department of Parks and Recreation will present two free summer concerts on Aug. 14. Nick Novicky and the Verstyles Polka Band will perform from 2-3:30 p.m. The performance will be held at Thompson Park, Monroe. The Eletfa Hungarian Village Music and Folk Ensemble will be on stage from…

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    VERONICA YANKOWSKI Taylor Brooks, Emily Conroy and Dana Brooks (l-r) entertain their families with their rendition of the chicken dance at the Middlesex County Fair in East Brunswick on Monday.

  • Knights to hold home decor demonstration

    St. Thomas the Apostle Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815 will host a Home Interiors demonstration at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 23 at the council home, Pine Street, off Route 18, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The event will feature contemporary and traditional items such as wall arrangements, shelves, pictures and home…

  • Old Bridge Elks sets pig roast for Aug. 31

    Old Bridge Elks sets pig roast for Aug. 31 The Convention Committee at Old Bridge Elks No. 2229, Amboy Road, will sponsor a pig roast from 2-6 p.m. on Aug. 31. Burgers, hot dogs, sausage and peppers, chicken, corn on the cob, salads and watermelon will also be served. There will be games and entertainment.…

  • Band parents to sponsor

    Aug. 18 Atlantic City trip The Sayreville War Memorial High School Band Parents Association will sponsor an Aug. 18 trip to the Showboat Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 9:30 a.m. from the school parking lot, Washington Road. Return will be at approximately 7:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per person, with…

  • St. Mary’s Parish welcomes all with faith inquiries

    St. Mary’s Parish in South Amboy is now accepting registrations for any adult (age 14 or older) who is interested in preparing for Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation. Sessions will be held on Sundays, led by the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) team. This will be the only preparation available for adults this…

  • Blood drive slated for

    Aug. 3 at St. Thomas Aug. 3 at St. Thomas St. Thomas the Apostle Church, in cooperation with Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, will hold a summer blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 3 in the parish auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Donors must be between the ages of…