Category: Suburban Calendar

  • School clubs collect DVDs for veterans

    The Spotswood High School Octagon Community Service Club is collecting DVDs for the Veterans Memorial Home in Menlo Park through the end of October. The students of the high school History and Octagon Community Service clubs have worked with the local Korean War Veterans chapter to create a film library at the soldiers’ rest home.…

  • Bulldogs conducting recycling campaign

    The Immaculate Conception Athletic Association, home of the Bulldogs of Immaculate Conception School, Spotswood, is collecting aluminum beverage cans for recycling through the end of November. Cans (not crushed) should be placed in a bag and dropped off near the garage in the school parking lot located at 23 Manalapan Road. All proceeds benefit the…

  • Hospital conducts HIV group meetings

    Raritan Bay Medical Center holds HIV support group meetings at 6 p.m. every Monday 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 732-324-5022. Free and confidential rapid HIV testing…

  • Comedy Night to raise funds for dance team

    The Old Bridge School of Dance Competition Team will sponsor a Comedy Night Dinner and Show beginning at 5 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Headliner will be comedian Rodney Laney. Tickets cost $35, advance sale only. Proceeds will benefit the dance team. For more information or to purchase…

  • Tickets available for Nov. 13 Comedy Night

    St. Thomas the Apostle Knights of Columbus will host its second annual Comedy Night at 8 p.m. Nov. 13 at the knights hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The event will feature hot food, tap beer, wine, soda and comedy entertainment. Tickets cost $40 per person in advance, $45…

  • E.B. Youth Council sets Oct. 23 yard sale

    The East Brunswick Youth Council Indoor/ Outdoor Yard Sale is set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Nature Center in Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center parking lot, 388 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. The event will be held rain or shine. The sale will feature bargains, treasures and collector’s items. Household items, games,…

  • OBHS to host Oct. 24 band championships

    The Old Bridge High School (OBHS) Marching Knights will hold an all-day U.S. Scholastic Band Association State Championships for Marching Band and Color Guard on Oct. 24 at Lombardi Field, Carl Sandburg Middle School, off Route 516, Old Bridge. The University of Delaware band also will perform.

  • Breast cancer to be topic at Tea Talks

    Saint Peter’s Community Mobile Health Services will host a Tea Talks breast-cancer presentation noon-1 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Spotswood Office on Aging, 1 Arlington Ave. The informational session will include a tea party and a discussion of breast-cancer risk factors, screenings and the importance of breast self-exams. Advance registration is required. To register or…

  • Recreation plans parade, trick-or-treat event

    The Sayreville Recreation Department will hold its annual Halloween Parade With Trick-or-Treat Trunk 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 on the Borough Hall football field, Main Street. Costumes will be judged for youngsters up to age 12. Free refreshments will be available. For more information, call 732-390-7092 or 732-390-7096.