Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Parade balloon handler to speak

    The Sayreville Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St. Guest speaker Katherine “Kitty” D. Bowers, state historian for the Daughters of the American Revolution, will offer a presentation about her adventures as a balloon handler since 2003 at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The program…

  • real estate briefs 

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Old Bridge office was recognized for outstanding performance in July. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resales, resale revenue units and resale dollar volume. You can visit Weichert’s Old Bridge office at 1394…

  • milestones 

    Couple celebrates 25th anniversary Bryan and Kimberly Applegate Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Applegate of the Parlin section of Sayreville recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple was married Aug. 8, 1987, in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Old Bridge. Mrs. Applegate, formerly Kimberly Mc- Carthy, is employed as an executive assistant at Metuchen Capacitors…

  • Field hockey team sponsors car wash

    The Old Bridge High School girls field hockey team will hold a car wash 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 15 (rain date Sept. 16) at the Lombardi Field House at Carl Sandburg Middle School, Old Bridge. The fee is $5 per car. Proceeds will help promote field hockey in Old Bridge. Donations are welcome.…

  • pick of the week  Lakewood Lions Renaissance Faire

    The largest event of its kind in this area, the Lakewood Lions Renaissance Faire is a chance to revel in the atmosphere of a 16th-century European country fair. The fair takes place Sept. 15 and 16 and opens at 10 a.m. both days and closes at 6 p.m. on Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday.…

  • Jewelry show/sale will benefit S. Amboy Elks

    The South Amboy Elks, 601 Washington Ave., South Amboy, will host a Lia Sophia Jewelry Show on Sept. 14 at the Elks lodge. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. A wide selection of jewelry will be available for purchase. The show and sale also will feature a Secret…

  • Residents invited to butterfly release

    In conjunction with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Camp Quality New Jersey is teaming up with Girl Scout Troop 1816 in support of children with cancer by hosting a butterfly release and educational event on Sept. 8 from 10-11 a.m., at Geick Park, Route 516, Old Bridge. In addition to the butterfly release, the event will…

  • Participants sought for dog show benefit

    Hallie Meister, 16, will host her fifth annual dog show at 11 a.m. Sept. 8 at the Sayreville Dog Park, Bordentown Avenue. All proceeds will benefit the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Individuals are invited to enter their dogs in the event. The entry fee is $5 and there is…

  • Strategic Vision’s Best New-Car Values

    Small Car: Honda Civic HybridSmall Multi-Function Car: NissanLeafMidsize Car: Chevrolet VoltMidsize Multi-Function:Volkswagen Jetta SportWagenLarge Car: Volkswagen CCNear-Luxury Car: Cadillac CTSSedanNear-Luxury Car: Lincoln MKZHybridLuxury Multi-Function: Acura TSXWagonLuxury Car: Audi A8Specialty Coupe: Mini CooperPremium Coupe: ChevroletCorvettePremium Coupe: Cadillac CTSCoupeMidsize Specialty Car: HondaAccord CoupeConvertible: Ford MustangPremium Convertible: BMW Z4Premium Convertible: Volvo C70Standard Pickup: Honda RidgelineFull-Size Pickup: Ford F150Heavy-Duty…