Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Students sought for conservation unit

    Applications are being accepted for the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps, whose mission is “to protect and preserve natural areas from misuse, polluters and the forces of nature” at the more than 7,000 acres of open space owned and maintained by Middlesex County. Conservation Corps crewmembers earn $8.50 per hour and will work Saturdays, Sept.…

  • Restaurant event will benefit church

    Christ Church of South Amboy will host a Dining Event fundraiser 4-9 p.m. July 26 at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 9, Old Bridge. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each supporter’s check to the church. Diners must present an event flier for the donation to count. Proceeds will be used to host several community-outreach events…

  • Entries sought for Pet-Photo Contest

    Animal Rescue Force (ARF), East Brunswick, will sponsor its annual Pet- Photo Contest at the Middlesex County Fair set for Aug. 6-12 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Interested individuals should send a photo of their dog or cat and a $5 entry fee for each submission to ARF, P.O. Box 418,…

  • Probe continues into shooting death of S. Amboy man at Sayreville party

    BY DEANNA McLAFFERTY Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Police continue to investigate the events that led to the fatal shooting of a South Amboy man at a house party on July 21, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce Kaplan and Sayreville Police Chief John Zebrowski. Randal Teron Smith, 20, attended a house party at 11 Greenhill Ave.…

  • Doo-Wop Show set for July 28 in O.B.

    Old Bridge Cultural Arts will sponsor a Doo-Wop Show 7-10 p.m. July 28 in the George Bush Center at the Old Bridge Municipal Complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Jimmy C’s Circle of Friends will provide entertainment. Adults and children are welcome to attend. Admission is free of charge. Food will be available for purchase.…

  • pick of the week  18th Annual Clamfest

    Discover the true meaning of “Succulent Seafood” at the Highlands Business Partnership’s 18th annual Clamfest. The festival will run Aug. 2, 3, 4 and 5 at Huddy Park on Bay and Waterwitch avenues, Highlands. The clam festival is a four-day action-packed event featuring the freshest seafood, live entertainment, kiddy rides, games, contests, a beer and…

  • Church will offer vacation Bible school

    Youngsters in kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to a vacation Bible school (VBS) set for 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 6-10 at Old Bridge Baptist Church, 21 Kossman St., East Brunswick. This year’s theme will be “Wisdom Calls Aloud.” Sessions will include Bible lessons, crafts, games, songs and refreshments. Admission is free of charge. For more…

  • Summer concerts scheduled at parks

    The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders will continue its free summer concert series with performances in four county parks. All events are free of charge and open to the public. The upcoming concert schedule is as follows:  July 29, 6-7:30 p.m. — The Live Sounds of Magic With Joey Katz, Warren Park Mini…

  • Participants sought for Charity Challenge

    The Middlesex County Fair Association will sponsor a Charity Challenge during the 2012 fair scheduled for 5-11 p.m. Aug. 6- 10, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 11, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Nonprofit organizations may set up a jug to collect donations at the Charity Challenge…