Category: Suburban Calendar

  • On Stage Aug. 17 and 18

    On Stage Aug. 17 and 18 • BobFest charity music festival, to benefit the Starlight Children’s Foundation, staged by East Brunswick residents Richard Curtis and Scott Kuchinsky, 8-11 p.m. on Aug. 17, 4-7 p.m. and 8-11 p.m. on Aug. 18, at Playhouse 22, Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. Performances by Mike Kovacs and the Post-Modern…

  • Old Bridge Elks to host Aug. 25 ‘Comedy Night’

    Old Bridge Elks to host Aug. 25 ‘Comedy Night’ The Old Bridge Elks will host a "Comedy Night" beginning at 7 p.m. on Aug. 25 at the lodge, 67 Old Amboy Road. Dinner is set for 7-9 p.m. The comedy show, which will feature three comedians, will begin at 9 p.m. Cost is $20 per…

  • Vendors are sought for Monroe Country Fair

    Vendors are sought for the Monroe Township Country Fair set for noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 9 at Thompson Park, Perrineville Road. The event is sponsored by the Monroe Township Mother’s Club and the Monroe Township Recreation Department. Rain date is Sept. 23. The fair will feature food, games, crafts, a petting zoo, pony…

  • Four killed in parkway crash

    SAYREVILLE –– Four people were killed in an accident Sunday involving two sport-utility vehicles on the Garden State Parkway. The head-on collision reportedly occurred when a vehicle traveling north crossed the median and hit a car that was going south, State Police spokesman Sgt. Al Della Fave said. The driver of the northbound Chevy Blazer,…

  • Sayreville PBA holds successful blood drive

    The Sayreville Police Department received donations totaling 38 pints of blood during a drive held on Aug. 8 at the Sayreville police headquarters and Borough Hall, according to police Detective Ken Kelly, blood drive chairman. Sayreville Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local No. 98 wishes to thank all who took time to donate blood. Kelly said he…

  • Sayreville athletic panel will hold Aug.19 picnic

    Sayreville athletic panel will hold Aug.19 picnic The Sayreville Athletic Association will hold its annual picnic from noon to 5 p.m. on Aug.19 at Burke’s Park, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The event will feature food and games. All are welcome. Cost is $35 per family, including two adults. Tickets will be available only…

  • Soul Cruisers to perform at O.B. summer concert

    Soul Cruisers to perform at O.B. summer concert A free summer concert series, sponsored by the Old Bridge Township Cultural Arts Committee, will conclude with an appearance by the Sensational Soul Cruisers at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 29 at Geick Park, Route 516, adjacent to Old Bridge High School east campus. Concertgoers should bring blankets…

  • Body found in Raritan River

    SAYREVILLE –– Police recovered the body of a 23-year-old Woodbridge man from the Raritan River last Thursday morning. The body of Richard R. Schwarz was discovered by two employees of Q.C. Laboratories, who were testing water at the Middlesex County Utilities Authority, Chevalier Avenue. The employees immediately called the police, who responded to the scene…

  • Anshe Emeth slates Sept. 8 dinner, service

    Anshe Emeth slates Sept. 8 dinner, service Congregation Anshe Emeth of South River, 88 Main St., invites the community to join its membership for a light dairy dinner at 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 8 at the temple. A Selichot service led by Rabbi Norman Novick will follow. New board members will be installed during the…