Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Ladies auxiliary sets Aug. 23 meeting

    The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Sayreville, will hold its next monthly meeting 8 p.m. Aug. 23 at the post home, 575 Jernee Mill Road. Participants are invited to bring ideas on how to better assist U.S. soldiers serving overseas. For more information, call 732-264-3041.

  • Vendors welcome at family day, car show

    Vendor and crafter space is available at the Spotswood Family Day and Classic Car Show set for noon-4 p.m. Oct. 8 in the parking lot at Immaculate Conception School, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors. For more information or to reserve, call Dawn Crandall at 732-251-4743.

  • fundraisers 

    Aug. 18-27  Collection for the Old Bridge Animal Shelter, sponsored by the Old Bridge Public Library Teens Taking Action. Donations may be dropped in a collection bin at the library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The shelter has requested the following items: wood-burning stove pellets (or any type of pellet litter); canned kitten/puppy food;…

  • Giant Flea Market scheduled for Aug. 20

    The St. Thomas Rosary Society, Old Bridge, will hold its 21st annual Giant Flea Market 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 20 in St. Thomas the Apostle Church parking lot, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Rain date isAug. 27. For information, call Charlotte at 732-257-0721.

  • Drive-thru food collection set in O.B.

    The Old Bridge Food Bank, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, in the municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will hold a Drive-Thru Food Drive 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 27. Individuals may drive up with their donations; food-bank volunteers will unload items from the car. The following items are requested and most needed: tunafish; mayonnaise, ketchup…

  • Vendor spots open at Aug. 27 yard sale

    The St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church Holy Name Society will sponsor a Community Yard Sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 27 in the parking lot at the church, 30 Jackson St., South River. Vendor spaces are available at a cost of $20 per table. Hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and beverages will be available for purchase during…

  • Registration slated for rec programs

    The Sayreville Recreation Department will accept registration beginning Aug. 15 for its upcoming fall classes, “Seasonal Crafts,” “Stations of Fun,” “Snacks R Us,” “Snacks R Us With Mom” and “Once Upon a Time” as well as “Little Kids Playtime” at Kennedy Park. Sessions will begin the week of Sept. 15. Interested individuals may register 8:30…

  • Toastmasters slates meeting at library

    The Old Bridge Toastmasters Club will meet 6:30-8:45 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The “learn-by-doing” public-speaking club is designed to improve an individual’s speaking, listening and presentation skills in a comfortable atmosphere. Participants proceed at their own pace and receive mentoring assistance from an…

  • Knights Oldies Dance planned for Aug. 19

    The next Knights of Columbus monthly Rock ’n’ Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. Aug. 19 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the oldies. Admission is $10 per person and includes coffee, cake and soda.…