Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Earth Day event will allow residents to drop off items

    NEW BRUNSWICK — Midco Waste has announced a recycling project to honor the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. The program is open to residents and is an initiative that enlists the active participation of Midco Waste employees to advocate protecting the environment. “We take our role as environmental stewards very seriously and have selected the…

  • New yo-yo club will meet monthly

    Yo-yo enthusiasts can practice their tricks at the Old Bridge Public Library’s Teens and Tweens Yo-Yo Club 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 26. The club is open to students in grades 4-12. Those attending are welcome to bring their own music or listen to any music in the club’s collection. The group meets on the last Thursday…

  • SPAC will host Animal Reiki class April 27

    Sayreville Pet Adoption Center (SPAC), 1400 Main St., will host Animal Reiki I from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 27. Reiki is a Japanese formof holistic healing designed to reduce stress, restore depleted energy and promote healing and relaxation. It is known that animals can benefit from Reiki, whether at home or in a…

  • for the record •••

    During the March 20 meeting of the Old Bridge Township Board of Education, Stuart Chlebowski, a former software application specialist and student records manager for the district, said his fulltime position was previously eliminated, and that the board has since created two full-time positions that involve activities he performed, and is considering a third position.…

  • Filet mignon dinner will benefit food banks

    The Old Bridge Sayreville Rotary will hold its fourth annual Ultimate Beefsteak onApril 20 at Sacred Heart Memorial Hall, Main Street and Washington Avenue in South Amboy. Proceeds from this all-youcan eat filet mignon dinner will benefit area food banks. Dinner is served promptly at 6:30 p.m. and the menu, catered by The Brownstone from…

  • O.B. library slates April teen programs

    The Old Bridge Library is inviting teens in grades 6-12 to come to its April Teens Taking Action projects. These programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. Teens receive community service time for participation in the projects. • April 7, 11 a.m.-noon, “Garden Cleaning.” Bring gardening gloves and a rake…

  • May 1 is deadline for Elks scholarship

    The SouthAmboy Elks Lodge is awarding its Elks Care, Elks Share Scholarship to a deserving senior from each of the five area high schools: South Amboy, Sayreville, Perth Amboy, South River and Cardinal McCarrick. Each student will receive $500. Applications are now available. For more information, visit www.elks.org and refer to Lodge No. 784 or…

  • Donations needed for pet shelter yard sale

    The Sayreville PetAdoption Center (SPAC), 1400 Main St., seeks donations for its annual spring yard sale to be held April 29. Donations may be dropped off from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 14 and 15 only. Televisions, computer monitors, clothing or shoes cannot be accepted. For more information, call Carmen, event coordinator, at 732-238-2556…

  • Seminar will focus on weight-loss surgery

    Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor a seminar titled “Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for Me?” 7-8 p.m. April 16 at its Old Bridge location. The informative event will focus on weight-loss surgery and include discussion on Roux-En-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding, and gastric sleeve. Dr. Oluseun Sowemimo will lead discussions on the concerns…