Category: Suburban Calendar

  • St. Stan’s Carnival to kick off June 20

    St. Stan’s Carnival 2012 will take place 6-10 p.m. June 20 and 21, 6-11 p.m. June 22 (food tent opens at 5 p.m.) and 5-11 p.m. June 23 on the St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish grounds, MacArthur Avenue and Main Street, Sayreville. Discounted ride tickets and super 50/50 raffle tickets may be purchased at several area…

  • Zumba, fitness classes to support So. Amboy school

    Zumba and strength-training classes to benefit the children of Sacred Heart School will continue in the Sacred Heart cafeteria, 531 Washington Ave., South Amboy. The eight-week Zumba program is set for 7:20 p.m. Thursdays beginning June 14; fee is $60. The four-week strength-training program will be offered at 7:15 p.m. Mondays beginning June 18; fee…

  • Registration set for Sayreville Preschool

    Mail-in registration is due by June 21 for the upcoming Sayreville Preschool program. Two, three and five half-day sessions are available. The program will be offered first to Sayreville residents. Eligible youngsters must be age 3 by Oct. 31, 2012. The child must be toilet trained. Transportation will not be provided. The program is low…

  • E.B. blood drive to honor Fishman

    Young Israel of East Brunswick, the East Brunswick Jewish Center and Temple B’nai Shalom of East Brunswick will co-sponsor a blood drive in honor of Ariel Fishman 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 17 at Young Israel of East Brunswick, 193 Dunhams Corner Road. A father of three, Fishman was hit by a cab in New York…

  • Online food drive runs thru June 30

    An E-Food Drive, being held through June 30 on the YouGiveGoods website, allows online donors to support the Old Bridge Food Bank’s efforts to help feed the community in need. The food bank has requested 2,600 food items based on the community’s needs. Visitors to the website may select and purchase specific goods to help…

  • for the record •••

    Dr. Anita Greenberg, chairwoman of the Old Bridge Republican Party, receives neither a pension nor health benefits as a commissioner on the Old Bridge Township Municipal Utilities Authority. A letter that appeared in the May 24 edition falsely indicated otherwise.

  • Registration set for Sayreville Preschool

    Mail-in registration is due by June 21 for the upcoming Sayreville Preschool program. Two, three and five half-day sessions are available. The program will be offered first to Sayreville residents. Eligible youngsters must be age 3 by Oct. 31, 2012. The child must be toilet trained. Transportation will not be provided. The program is low…

  • Strawberry Fest on tap for June 16

    The Sons of Norway Noreg Lodge, 80 Boundary Road, Marlboro, will host its Strawberry Festival 2-5 p.m. June 16. The event will feature fresh local strawberries over homemade shortcake and homemade whipped cream; Norwegian crafts; and homemade cakes. The public is invited to attend. Cost is $5 per ticket. For reservations, call Mary Anne Kirby…

  • Car-show proceeds to benefit shelter pets

    The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center will host its third annual Rods and Paws Car Show 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 22 in Burke’s Park, 777 Washington Road, Sayreville. Trophies awarded will include Best Custom, Best Orphaned, Best Truck, Best in Show and People’s Choice. There will be refreshments, giveaways, prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Vehicle-registration fee…