Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Leprechauns to host picnic and fundraiser

    The Sayreville Leprechauns Football and Cheerleading Association will kick off the season and celebrate its 50th anniversary with a picnic and fundraiser set for 1-6 p.m. Aug. 13 at Burke’s Park, 777 Washington Road, Sayreville. Activities will include a “bouncy house,” a rock-climbing wall and a dunk tank. There will be a punt/pass and kicking…

  • Rummage, bake sale slated for Aug. 13

    The Evangelical Community Covenant Church of Laurence Harbor, 22 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge, will hold a rummage and bake sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 13. Both new and used items will be for sale as well as fresh, homemade baked goods. Details: 732-566-6877.

  • Fundraiser planned for O.B. Knights

    A breakfast fundraiser to benefit the Old Bridge Knights Pop Warner will be held at Friendly’s, Route 9 and Ferry Road, Old Bridge. No flier is needed. Customers may participate between 8 a.m. and noon on July 23 and 24 by mentioning to the server that you are supporting the Knights. The league will receive…

  • Rabbi/stand-up comic will appear at temple

    Bob Alper, rabbi and stand-up comic, will perform at 8 p.m. July 23 at Temple B’nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick. Tickets cost $18 in advance, $22 at the door, $50 for a 7:30 p.m. reception and reserved seating at the show. Adults and children age 11 and above are welcome to…

  • Bariatric weight-loss group slates meeting

    Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor a Bariatric Weight-Loss Support Group meeting 6-7 p.m. July 27 in Auxiliary Hall B and C, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital’s Old Bridge division, Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18. The meeting is designed for individuals who have had weight-loss surgery, are…

  • ‘Disney’s Camp Rock’ to be staged July 22-24

    Mecca Entertainment, in collaboration with the city of South Amboy, will present the central New Jersey premiere of “Disney’s Camp Rock” 8 p.m. July 22 and 23 and 2 p.m. July 24 at the SouthAmboy Middle High School Theatre, 200 Gov. Hoffman Plaza. Tickets will be available at the door. Cost is $15 for adults,…

  • Vendor slots available at O.B. Salt Water Day

    Vendors are sought for Old Bridge Salt Water Day set for 2-9 p.m. Aug. 13 on the Laurence Harbor beachfront. The event will feature amusements, food, crafts, fireworks, live entertainment and more. For more information or to reserve a space, log on to www.oldbridge.com or call Lisa Valsera at 732-721-5600, ext. 4010.

  • Greek carnival set for Aug. 3-7 at church

    St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church will sponsor its Carnival by the Bay 5-10 p.m. Aug. 3, 4 and 5, and 2-10 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7 on the church grounds, Sadowski Parkway andWisteria Street, PerthAmboy, on the waterfront. Event highlights will include rides, games and authentic Greek cuisine such as gyros, souvlaki and loukoumades (Greek…

  • Fair seeks entrants for contest

    Anyone who has dreamed of winning a blue ribbon is encouraged to enter the Home Arts Division of the Middlesex County Fair. Ribbons will also be awarded for second and third place, Best of Show, and honorable mention. There are 14 divisions: Vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods, canning, quilts, needlework, knitting and crocheting, handwork, sewing,…