Category: Suburban Calendar

  • pick of the week  Shore Chef Crab Cake Cook-Off

    Shore Chef Crab Cake Cook-Off takes place on two days: Aug. 18 and 19 from noon to 5 p.m. The shore chefs will compete for the best crab cake award and the coveted People’s Choice Award. Taste fare from your favorite local restaurants. Crab cakes, fried catfish, and clam chowder bread bowls are just a…

  • Photo

    Ryan McGonigle, 14 months, of Laurence Harbor, enjoys getting caught in a crossfire of bubbles between brothers Guy, 6, and Collin Buckel, 3, of Matawan. Ryan’s mom, Colleen, and uncle, Tom Casini, look on. All were visiting the annual Salt Water Day celebration at the Laurence Harbor beachfront in Old Bridge on Aug. 11. SCOTT…

  • Defensive-driving class slated at library

    The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will sponsor a Defensive-Driving Course 6:30-10 p.m. Aug. 27 and 28 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Registration is required. Seating is limited to 30 people. Eligible motorists may erase 2 points from their driver’s license and/or get a 5 percent discount on a…

  • Police charge two in assault

    SOUTH AMBOY — Two men have been charged with assaulting a female bouncer at a city club. Police were called to Rumor 35 at 2:05 a.m. on July 28 on a report of multiple fights in the parking lot. The first officers to arrive requested mutual aid from surrounding police departments to respond to what…

  • Mets tickets will go to Aug. 19 blood donors

    East Brunswick Knights of Columbus Council No. 11873 will sponsor an emergency blood drive 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 19 at St. Bartholomew Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. A pair of tickets to a New York Mets baseball game will go to each donor. The drive will be conducted with New Jersey Blood Services. For…

  • Bimah Players plans Aug. 26-28 auditions

    Tryouts for the Bimah Players production of “Surprise! Surprise!” are set for 1-6 p.m. Aug. 26 and 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 27 and 28 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave., Monroe. The original play with music is based on stories with a twist by O. Henry, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Guy…

  • Art After Hours at Zimmerli on Sept. 5

    The Zimmerli Museum, 81 Hamilton St., New Brunswick, will hold an opening reception for “Art: Works by Contemporary Artists” during “Art After Hours: First Wednesdays” on Sept. 5. From the collection of Sally and Wynn Kramarsky, the exhibit celebrates the dynamic dialogue of art and language from 1960 to 2012, with more than 100 American…

  • Photo sessions to support theater

    Individuals who need headshots for professional or social purposes but don’t want to spend or cannot afford to spend a large amount of money on the photos are invited to the Main Street Theatre Photo Fundraiser scheduled for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 18 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Photographer will…

  • Tickets on sale for Oktoberfest gala

    Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Parish will hold an Oktoberfest from 7-11 p.m. Sept. 29 in the parish’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. German music will be provided by Bernie’s Orchestra. The Bayern Verein dancers will entertain throughout the evening. A German dinner and German desserts will be served. Beer, wine, soda and water…