Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Donors sought for Aug. 7 blood drive

    St. Thomas the Apostle Church, in cooperation with Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, will hold a summer blood drive 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 7 in the parish auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Donors must be between the ages of 17 and 75, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in reasonably good health.

  • Holistic Moms will meet Aug. 3

    The Holistic Moms Network of Middlesex County will hold a meeting 6:30-9 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Topic will be “Lunch-Box Ideas.” Guests are invited to bring and display their reusable containers, “green” lunch boxes, reusable utensils and other items they may put in their lunch boxes. Middlesex…

  • Vendors sought for Sept. 25 Elks event

    East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 is seeking vendors to participate in an event set for Sept. 25. Unusual or unique merchandise, including spiritual and holistic jewelry, crystals, etc., is sought. For more information, email Karen at thecrow12358@ aol.com.

  • Bowling event to raise funds for OBHS Band

    The Old Bridge High School (OBHS) Marching Band will hold a bowling fundraiser 8-10 p.m. July 30 at Strathmore Lanes, Route 34, Aberdeen. Cost is $12 per bowler for two games and shoe rental. Registration before July 29 is recommended; however, walk-ins are welcome. To register or for more information, email Joanne Feaster at [email protected].

  • Teens invited to Publishing Panel

    The Old Bridge Public Library Teen Writing Group invites young people in grades 6- 12 to a Publishing Professionals Panel set for 7 p.m. July 30 at the Old Bridge Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Editors, publicists and other professionals from Simon and Schuster and Penguin will be at the library to…

  • Historical society will display at fair

    The Madison Township Historical Society and the Thomas Warne Museum and Library, Old Bridge, invite the public to stop by their displays at the Middlesex County Fair Aug. 2-8, at the fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Fair hours are 5-11 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. The displays depict Old Bridge Township…

  • Tickets on sale for Elks Pig Roast

    South Amboy Elks will host its annual Pig Roast 3-7 p.m. Aug. 7 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave. The event will feature music by the Southern Steel Band, hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, corn on the cob and pig. Draft beer and soda also will be provided. Tickets, which cost $25 per adult in advance,…

  • Preschool will host birthday celebration

    The Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road, Old Bridge, a preschool for children ages 6 weeks-6 years, will celebrate its seventh birthday by hosting a Birthday Party Open House 6-8 p.m. July 30. Children of all ages are invited to participate in the event. Currently enrolled families and families seeking a preschool…

  • Host families sought for exchange students

    ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) is seeking local host families for English-speaking male and female high school students ages 15-18 from a variety of countries around the world. Each ASSE student is fully insured, brings his or her own personal spending money, and expects to bear his or her share of household responsibilities, as…