Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Tickets available for Nov. 16 Tricky Tray

    The Traveling Knights of Old Bridge, the Old Bridge High School (OBHS) Marching Band parent organization, will host its Tricky Tray Nov. 16 at the Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchase is required. Individuals must be age 18 and above to attend. To order…

  • The cleanup begins

    Top: Skeeter Spitaleri, owner of Spitaleri Furniture in South River, sweeps water from his store on Ferry Street Oct. 30 after Tropical Storm Sandy brought floodwaters to the downtown area. Above: A pedestrian walks through debris on Eberwein Street in South River on Oct. 30. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Free gown event set for military brides

    Brides Across America, Operation Wedding Gown, will team up with Cinderella Bridals to provide military brides with free wedding gowns Nov. 7, 8 and 9 at Cinderella Bridals salon, Route 34, Matawan. The store will donate designer wedding gowns to military brides who qualify for the program. In order to qualify, brides or their fiancés…

  • Connections program seeks volunteers

    The Connections program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Metuchen, a volunteer adult-to-child match program, is seeking adult volunteers to provide a positive friend relationship to children and youths who have suffered a loss or have special needs. These children reside in Middlesex County and Franklin Township and are in desperate need of a…

  • Veterans eligible for adult day program

    The Adult Day Center at Buckingham Place, 155 Raymond Rd., South Brunswick, has been certified to participate in the Veteran’s Administration’s adult day benefit program. A registered nurse oversees the health and wellness of all members. A hot breakfast, hot lunch and snacks are provided, in addition to a wide array of activities and programs…

  • St. Stan’s will offer new bingo games

    St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville, will host a new starburst bonus bingo game in the school auditorium on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) and on Sundays at 1:30 p.m. (doors open at noon). The kitchen will be open. For details, call 732-254-0212.

  • Panthers to offer Gift-Basket Bingo

    The Morgan-Parlin Panthers will host its Gift-Basket Bingo Nov. 16 at St. Mary’s Bingo Hall, 301 Second St., South Amboy. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The first game will be called at 7:30 p.m. Admission tickets are now $30 and include one bingo board for each game, coffee, tea and dessert. Guests should bring…

  • Participants sought for Vendor Night

    The Sayreville Middle School PTO is looking for vendors for its annual Vendor Night set for 6-8 p.m. Nov. 30 at the school, 800 Washington Road. Tables cost $15 each. For an application, call 732-967-9491 or email [email protected]. numbers from last year,” Teffenhart-Maikos said. Representatives from Women Aware took the time to thank members of…

  • T-shirt sale to benefit Eric LeGrand

    T-shirts are being sold to raise funds for Eric LeGrand, the Rutgers University football player from Colonia who was paralyzed two years ago in a game against Army. Shirts are $15 and may be purchased in person from the Scarlet Fever store, 109 Somerset St., New Brunswick, by calling 732-247-4678, or on the website www.rutgersfever.com/rutgers-t-shirts/eric-legrandred…