Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Police taking part in Click It or Ticket

    Chief William Volkert of the Old Bridge Police Department recently announced that the department is aggressively pursuing drivers not wearing seatbelts during the statewide Click It or Ticket campaign. Through June 5, law-enforcement officers in New Jersey are stepping up enforcement and national publicity designed to ensure that drivers and passengers recognize the lifesaving value…

  • Crafters, vendors sought for 4-H show

    The Middlesex County 4-H Summer Fling Craft/Vendor Show is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 5 at the County 4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Rain date is June 12. A bake sale will be held in conjunction with the fair. Food will be available. Proceeds from the event will benefit Middlesex County 4-H…

  • New date for shelter Doggone Safe event

    Doggone Safe’s “Be a Tree” program, originally set for May 15 in the shelter parking lot at the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., has been rescheduled to 1-5 p.m. June 5. All are welcome to attend the interactive learning session designed to teach youngsters and parents to be “doggone” smart and safe around…

  • O.B. Library trustees will meet on June 8

    The Old Bridge Library board of trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting 7 p.m. June 8 at the Old Bridge Public Library Laurence Harbor Branch, Shoreland Circle. The public is welcome to attend. Formal action may be taken on agenda items or other matters before the board.

  • Cheesequake to mark National Trails Day

    A National Trails Day Celebration will begin at 10 a.m. June 4 at the Cheesequake Park Nature Center, Old Bridge. Participants will go on a 2.5-mile trailmaintenance hike, removing light trash along the way. Individuals ages 10 and up are invited to attend. Admission is free of charge. Participants must announce themselves at the park’s…

  • Sociable Singles schedules meeting

    Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will meet 1- 4 p.m. May 29 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. The group is designed for individuals ages 50 and above. All are welcome. For more information, call 609-655- 5137.

  • Tryouts scheduled for ‘Barefoot in the Park’

    Auditions for the upcoming Playhouse 22 production of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” will be held at 7 p.m. June 6 in the Playhouse 22 auditorium at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Callbacks are scheduled for June 8. Performances are set for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 16-Oct. 2. The…

  • St. Stan’s Carnival offers advance tickets

    St. Stan’s Carnival 2011 will take place 6-11 p.m. June 22, 23 and 25, and 6 p.m.-midnight June 24 (Friday-Night Fish Fry begins at 5 p.m.) on the St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish grounds, MacArthur Avenue and Main Street, Sayreville. Discounted ride tickets and 50/50 raffle tickets may be purchased at several area locations according to…

  • Walk to benefit Rutgers’ Eric LeGrand

    AWalk To Believe: One Step at a Time for Eric LeGrand is scheduled for June 4 beginning at 10 a.m. rain or shine at Rutgers University Stadium, Busch Campus, 1279 River Road, Piscataway. Proceeds of the 5K walk will benefit the Eric LeGrand Believe Trust Fund, a fund established to offer support and cover expenses…