Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Parish will host gifts-discovery event

    The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Stewardship Council, in conjunction with the Diocese of Metuchen Office of Stewardship, will offer a Gifts Discovery Workshop 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 27 in the lower church, Main Street, Sayreville. All parish adults are welcome to attend. Participants, who will learn what Scripture and tradition teach about giftedness, also will…

  • Help with résumés coming to library

    A program titled “Let a Professional Polish Your Résumé” is set for 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 3 at the Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road. Dr. Colleen Georges will spend one-onone time with participants, giving each résumé a critique with suggestions for improvement. To register, email Alaina at [email protected] or call 732-727-0212, ext. 25. Each…

  • Photo

    Logan Policano, 15 months, enjoys his first pumpkin-picking day at Cheesequake Farms on Route 9, Old Bridge, on Oct. 14. Greater Media Newspapers is asking readers to submit photographs of their family members or friends enjoying activities in central New Jersey. Readers may submit photos via email to [email protected]. Please provide information including names and…

  • Alborada to dance in ‘Festivals of Spain’

    The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre will present its production of “Festivals of Spain” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Jersey Shore Arts Center, Main Avenue and Main Street, Ocean Grove. The program will feature Alborada’s soloists and ensemble in dances including the Alegrías, a flamenco dance performed with the traditional bata de cola (dress with…

  • Little House seeking items for Tricky Tray

    The Little House Association of South River is accepting donations of merchandise and gift certificates for its upcoming Tricky Tray planned for Nov. 9 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451, 31 Reid St., South River. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. First drawing will be at 8 p.m. Admission is $6 at the…

  • St. Thomas Seniors to sponsor bazaar

    The St. Thomas Seniors Club will hold its annual bazaar from 4-7 p.m. Nov. 3 and from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4 in the auditorium at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Route 18, Old Bridge. The event will feature homemade cakes, handmade knitted and crocheted blankets and clothing, specialty chocolate lollipops and a…

  • Spin event at NYSC to aid Relay for Life

    Spinning Like a Rockstar, Spin for Life classes to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of South River, is planned for Oct. 28 at New York Sports Club (NYSC), Route 18 north, East Brunswick. The one-day event will feature six 50- minute classes. Suggested donation is $20 per class; advance registration requested. Individuals…

  • Food, clothing drive slated for Oct. 27, 28

    Custom Landscaping and Lawn Care will hold its fourth annual Food and Clothing Drive 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 27 and 28 outside Acme Market, 300 Ryders Lane, Milltown. Nonperishable food items and donations of clothing are sought. All contributions will be distributed to various food and clothing banks in Middlesex County.

  • Rec to offer parade, trick-or-trunk event

    The Sayreville Recreation Department will hold its annual Halloween Parade With Trick-or-Trunk at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 on the Borough Hall football field, Dolan Street. Prizes will be awarded for best costume in each age group. Youngsters are invited to trick or treat on the track. In an effort to collect food for the Sayreville…