Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Knights to offer Nov. 19 Oldies Dance

    The next Knights of Columbus monthly Rock ’n’ Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. Nov. 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. There will be a 50/50 and door prizes. Admission is $10…

  • Genealogy program coming to library

    Gerald Smith, a certified genealogist, will present a genealogy workshop at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The workshop is aimed at helping participants discover their family roots. Smith will focus on techniques to research landless ancestors and offer information on resources and strategies…

  • Tickets on sale for Knights breakfast

    St. Thomas Knights of Columbus will host a Pancake Breakfast 8:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 21 at the post home, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, croissants, juice, milk, tea and coffee. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for youngsters age 12 and under; children under age 3…

  • 2-Pound Auction on tap for Nov. 13

    The Morgan Hose and Chemical Ladies Auxiliary will host a 2-Pound Auction 6-8 p.m. Nov. 13 at the firehouse on Old Spye Road, Morgan section of Sayreville. Admission is a 2-pound, nonperishable gift-wrapped item for the auction. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Jo-Anne at 732- 586-0074 or Dawnmarie at 732-721-4417.

  • Goddard is drop-off site for coat collection

    The Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road (Route 527), Old Bridge, is serving as a collection site for the 15th annual Jersey Cares coat drive. Donations of gently used, clean coats may be dropped off at the school 6:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. through Dec. 10. Contributions will be given to New Jersey…

  • ‘Jews of Color’ next up at temple

    Rabbi Eugene Wernick will offer a presentation titled “Jews of Color” at the next installment in the Lunch and Learn series Nov. 13 at Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. Services will begin at 9:30 a.m. Interested individuals are invited to learn about the familiar and the exotic as the rabbi takes listeners…

  • Donate a hat to those in need for the holidays

    During the month of November, Kidzdent Kares pediatric dentistry and orthodontics will hold a “Hats for the Holidays” drive. Hats collected will be given to Holiday Express, a local charity that produces more than 15,000 gift bags for the less fortunate during the holidays (www.holidayexpress. org). Contributions may be brought to Kidzdent at 2455 Route…

  • Crafters sought for Dec. 4 show at church

    The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church is seeking crafters and vendors for its Craft Show set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 4 at the church, 429 Main St. Rental cost is $25 per table. Snacks will be available. For more information and to reserve, call the church at 732-251-9277 and leave a message, if…

  • Italian Night on tap for Nov. 20

    ATA Black Belt Academy, Old Bridge, and the Music and Art Academy of Matawan will join to host Italian Heritage Night 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Old Bridge ATA Academy, 3879 Route 516. Headliner will be entertainer John Ricci, who will perform a wide variety of popular songs in English and Italian along with…