Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Adults invited to join summer reading club

    The Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, is looking for adult readers to join its Novel Destinations adult summer reading club. Focus will be on reading about other countries and cultures around the world. A bibliography with recommended titles will be available, and books by foreign authors will be displayed along with…

  • Knights Oldies Dance scheduled for July 15

    The next Knights of Columbus monthly Rock ’n’ Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. July 15 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.…

  • Chinese-American church to offer VBS

    The Chinese American Bible Church, 65 Gibson Place, Freehold Township, will host a vacation Bible school for children age 4 years-sixth grade 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 18- 22. The program will feature music, crafts, snacks and recreation. Cost is $33 per child. Registration is under way. For more information or to register, log on to…

  • Belarusian Festival on tap in South River

    St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Greek Orthodox Church, South River, will hold its annual Belarusian Festival 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 23 at the Belarusian-American Center, 284 S. Whitehead Ave., South River. The fundraiser will feature a tricky tray, a raffle, ethnic foods, entertainment and more. For more information, call the church at 732-257-5007.

  • Film series to begin at Old Bridge Library

    Aseries of films set in foreign countries will be shown at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, July 12-Aug. 9, at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The films are part of the library’s Novel Destinations adult summer reading club. The series will include “Invictus,” “The Holiday,” “Seven Years in Tibet,”…

  • ‘Sinatra’ event to aid Carness-Mustafa fund

    The Lesley Carness and Jon Mustafa Memorial Scholarship Fund will present “Jason Nazzaro Sings Frank Sinatra” 6-10 p.m. July 16 at the East Brunswick Elks Club, 21B Oakmont Ave. Proceeds will benefit the fund, named in honor of Lesley and Jon, a young couple from East Brunswick who died as the result of injuries sustained…

  • Wedding Gown Sale scheduled at library

    The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will present a one-day, one-of-a kind sample Bridal Gown Sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 30 at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Dress prices will start at $100. All sales are final. Cash only will be accepted. There will be an open fitting room. No makeup, perfume or…

  • Hospital to sponsor HIV group meetings

    Raritan Bay Medical Center will hold HIV support group meetings 6-8 p.m. July 11, 18 and 25 at the hospital’s Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. Individuals diagnosed with or caring for someone coping with HIV are welcome to attend. Registration is required. For exact location and to register, call 732-442-3700, ext. 5942. Free…

  • Eco-Adventures await kids at EARTH Ctr.

    Middlesex County students entering fifth through eighth grades are invited to attend a summer day program at the County’s Rutgers Cooperative Extension office called “Eco-Adventures at the EARTH Center.” The program will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 22-26 at the EARTH Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, South Brunswick. The program focuses on environmental…