Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Mystery writers to host guest speaker

    Dr. Dave Wendel, of the Jamesburgbased Natural Health and Wellness Center, will examine the question “Death by Natural Causes? Perhaps … Perhaps Not!” during the March 31 meeting of Sisters in Crime/Central Jersey at the Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Ave., Jamesburg. Burke’s program will begin at 11:30 a.m., and admission is free. To help…

  • ‘Rescuing the River’ screening March 22

    A free showing of “Rescuing the River” will be held March 22 at the Raritan Bay YMCATheater, 357 New Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy. “Rescuing the River” is an hour-long documentary narrated by actor Avery Brooks that traces the history of the lower Raritan as an industrial corridor and looks at both the legacy of contamination…

  • Connections program seeks volunteers

    The Connections program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Metuchen, a volunteer adult-to-child match program, is seeking adult volunteers to provide a positive friend relationship to children and youths who have suffered a loss or have special needs. These children reside in Middlesex County and Franklin Township and are in desperate need of a…

  • ‘Annie’ at Main Street Theater

    The Main Street Theatre Company will present the classic musical “Annie” through March 24 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin. Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $16 for seniors and students, and $12 for children age 12 and under.…

  • ‘Dads & Grads’ bingo will benefit St. Mary’s

    “Dads& Grads Electronics Bingo,” a benefit for St. Mary’s Parish in South Amboy, will be held April 27 in the cafeteria on the corner of Second Street and Stevens Avenue. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the first game called at 7:30 p.m. Coffee, tea and dessert will be served. Bring your own wine and…

  • 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. March 12 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. Vishal Mehta will lead a discussion on several…

  • Next Friday-Night Dinner planned

    East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will host its next Friday- Night Dinner 6-8 p.m. March 9 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road. The event will feature a fish fry, potato salad, macaroni salad, appetizers, desserts and more. Cost is $9 for eat-in or takeout meals. For more information, call 732-254-…

  • Sociable Singles will gather March 25

    Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold a meeting 1-4 p.m. March 25 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The event will feature discussion, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. The group is designed for individuals ages 50 and above. New members are welcome. For information, call 609-655-5137.

  • Zumba classes on Tuesday evenings

    The Sayreville Recreation Department will continue to offer Zumba Fitness on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in Upper Elementary school, Ernston Road, Parlin. For more information, call Denise at 732-525-9536 or email [email protected]. Classes start March 13 and run for eight weeks.