Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Curtain to rise on ‘Full Monty’ May 11

    The Main Street Theatre Company, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville, will present “The Full Monty” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, May 11- 26, with special performances at 8 p.m. May 17 and 2 p.m. May 20. The musical comedy tells the story of six unemployed male steelworkers who present a strip act at…

  • Fire department sets Vidbel Circus shows

    The South Amboy Fire Department 125th Anniversary Committee will host a night of family entertainment featuring Vidbel Circus shows at 2 and 6 p.m. May 19 on the field at South Amboy High School, Governor Hoffman Plaza. Tickets cost $9 in advance, $12 at the gate. Advance tickets are available at the following South Amboy…

  • E.B. Elks to sponsor Memorial Day Picnic

    East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will hold its annual Memorial Day Picnic 1:30-6 p.m., rain or shine, May 27 on the grounds at the lodge, Oakmont Avenue and Hardenburg Lane. Live entertainment will be provided by Amber Blues. Cost is $15 for Elks members, $18 for guests, $7 for youngsters ages 11-18; children under…

  • Gift card will go to May 11 blood donors

    The Blood Center of New Jersey will host its annual blood drive 2-7:30 p.m. May 11 at Barclay Brook School, 358 Buckelew Ave . A $10 ShopRite gift card will go to all donors. Volunteer donors are needed. Blood centers across the country are faced with critical shortages. Appointments are encouraged, but walkins are welcome.…

  • Tickets available for antiques appraisal

    The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will sponsor its annual What’s It Worth? antiques and collectibles appraisal 1:15-4 p.m. May 20 at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Appraisals will be done by professional appraiser Joseph Bodnar and his colleagues. Attendance is free of charge; however, a $10 ticket includes two appraisals (weapons will…

  • Handbag Bingo to support Panthers

    The Morgan-Parlin Panthers will host a Designer Handbag Bingo May 18 at St. Mary’s Bingo Hall, 301 Second St., South Amboy. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The first game will be called at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $30 and includes one bingo board for each game, coffee, tea and dessert. Guests should bring their…

  • Caregivers invited to May 15 meeting

    Edward Mezic, M.D., a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, will offer a presentation titled “Congestive Heart Failure: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment” at the next meeting of Reformed Church Home Caregivers Support Group set for 2-3:15 p.m. May 15 at the facility, 1990 Route 18 North, Old Bridge. All area caregivers are invited…

  • Talk to shed light on weight-loss surgery

    Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division, will sponsor a seminar titled “Is Weight-Loss Surgery Right for Me?” 7-8 p.m. May 14 in Auxiliary Hall B and C, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital, Ferry Road between routes 9 and 18. Dr. Oluseun Sowemimo will lead a discussion on several…

  • Knights to skip May dance, resume in June

    Due to a scheduling conflict, there will be no monthly Oldies Dance in May at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The next dance will take place at 8 p.m. June 15. Admission is $10 and includes coffee, tea, cake and soda. For more information, call 732-251- 0970.