Category: Suburban Calendar

  • ‘Harry Potter’ concert scheduled at library

    AWizard Rock Concert, open to all ages, is planned for 5:30 p.m. July 22 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The concert will celebrate all things “Harry Potter.” Five bands, including the Whomping Willows, the Moaning Myrtles and the Parselmouths, will perform. Admission is free of charge. The…

  • Cast members sought for children’s show

    Auditions for the upcoming Circle Players Children’s Theater production of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” will be held 7-9 p.m. July 15 and 16 at Circle Playhouse, 416 Victoria Ave., Piscataway. The play will be directed by Nancy LaShure. Performances are planned for noon and 3 p.m. Oct. 16 and 23. For more information, email [email protected].

  • Book-signing proceeds will aid local theater

    Pete Trabucco, author of “America’s Top Roller Coasters and Amusement Parks,” will hold a benefit book signing 1-7 p.m. July 17 at the Main Street Theatre Company, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Trabucco, a pilot and roller-coaster enthusiast, offers an inside look at where the best thrill rides and amusement parks in the…

  • ‘Alice’ celebration coming to library

    Youngsters in grades 4-6 are invited to a program titled “Alice in Wonderland” 2 p.m. July 17 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Participants will view the new “Alice in Wonderland” movie, craft top hats and partake of lemonade, iced tea and cupcakes. The film is rated PG…

  • Event proceeds to aid resident’s cancer fight

    Carvel Ice Cream and Bakery, 2599 Route 516, Old Bridge, will hold a fundraiser 10 a.m.-midnight July 24 to benefit Evan Ruggiero’s fight against osteosarcoma. A 2008 graduate of Old Bridge High School, Evan is a student at Montclair State University, Upper Montclair.

  • Christian Center plans Ham Dinner

    The Golden Rule Christian Center at Trinity United Methodist Church, 815 Bordentown Ave., Sayreville, will host a Ham Dinner 4:30-7 p.m. July 17. Dinner will include potatoes, vegetables, rolls and butter, a beverage and homemade desserts. Takeout dinners will be available. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-12; youngsters under age 5…

  • Teens invited to library programs

    The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, is offering a variety of programs for teens in grades 6-12. • “Breakdancing” — Youngsters may demonstrate and teach their moves 3:30- 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon on Fridays. • “Make It, Take It” — Participants, who should bring their own T-shirt,…

  • Senior, caregiver support to be topic

    Melyssa Lewis, assistant executive director, Middlesex County Department of Senior Services, will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Reformed Church Home Caregiver’s Support Group set for 2-3:15 p.m. July 20 at the home, 1990 Route 18 north, Old Bridge. Lewis will discuss the support services, including Medicare counseling, caregiverrespite programs, a…

  • St. Thomas High School class of 1975 plans reunion

    The 35th anniversary reunion of the class of 1975 of St. Thomas Aquinas High School (now Bishop George Ahr High School), Edison, will be held Sept. 25 at the Belmar Fishing Club on the Jersey Shore. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. with an hour of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Dinner will follow, and…