Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Activist to discuss recent trip to Cuba

    Stan Tannenbaum, a chemist and political activist, will offer a presentation titled “To Cuba— At Last” at the next meeting of the Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township planned for 10 a.m. July 20 in the Monroe Township Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. Tannenbaum will discuss his recent trip to Cuba. The public is invited…

  • Fundraiser planned for O.B. Knights

    Abreakfast 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 a…

  • Author talk, signing at Old Bridge Library

    The Old Bridge Public Library, located in the Municipal Center at the corner of Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will present a book signing and talk by author Phiroz Madon, who will discuss his debut novel, “The Third Prince,” 7 p.m. July 14. “The Third Prince” is a story set in the time of the…

  • Tickets available for trip to Atlantic City

    The Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church R Club, South River, will sponsor a July 28 bus trip to the Showboat Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart from the church parking lot, WhiteheadAvenue. Cost is $30, with a $30 return in casino slot play. For more information and to reserve, call Janice at…

  • Golfers, sponsors sought for BIC event

    The annual Sayreville Brain Injured Children (BIC) Golf Outing will be held Aug. 8 at Glenwood Country Club, Route 9 and Fairway Lane, Old Bridge. The driving range will open at 7:30 p.m. Shotgun start is set for 9:30 a.m. There will be hamburgers and hot dogs, beer and nonalcoholic beverages available 8:30 a.m. through…

  • Free summer concerts set at county parks

    The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders free summer concert series will continue with upcoming performances in four county parks. All concerts are free of charge and open to the public. The schedule is as follows:  July 20, 2-3:30 p.m. — Zydeco-A-Go- Go, presenting New Orleans-style rhythm and blues and swing, Thompson Park gazebo,…

  • Assemblyman slates July 18 mobile office

    Assemblyman Sam Thompson (R-13) will sponsor a mobile office 10 a.m.-noon July 18 at the George Bush Senior Center, Old Bridge municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Legislative staff members will be available to answer questions, help constituents resolve problems with state agencies and assist individuals who want to sign up for state programs…

  • Plays-in-the-Park sets ‘Hairspray,’ ‘Godspell’

    Plays-in-the-Park, Roosevelt Park in Edison, will present the following shows this summer: “Hairspray” through July 23, and “Godspell” Aug. 3-13. Tickets can only be purchased the night of the performance, and the box office opens at 5:30 p.m. each night. The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and free for children 12 and…

  • Fair seeks entrants for Home Arts 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,…