Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Belarusian Festival on tap in South River

    St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Greek Orthodox Church, South River, will hold its 11th annual Belarusian Festival 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 26 at the Belarusian-American Center, 284 S. Whitehead Ave., South River. The event will feature ethnic food, music and dancing. There will be raffles, tricky trays, home-baked goods, prizes and more. For more information, call Lillian…

  • Open house, adoption event set at shelter

    The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will host its annual Paws and Stripes Forever Patriotic Open House and Adoption Event noon-4 p.m. June 27. Watchung Ridge will provide live bluegrass music. The event will feature complimentary apple pie, ice cream and lemonade. There will be giveaways and raffles. To honor and thank America’s…

  • ‘Pirates, High Seas’ coming to library

    Magic Jim will perform “The Pirates and the High Seas” at 11 a.m. June 19 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Families with children of all ages are invited to join Magic Jim and his trusty sidekick, Doc the Croc, for a show featuring magic, humor, puppetry and audience participation. Admission…

  • Oldies dance on tap for June 18 in O.B.

    A Rock ’n’Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. June 18 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 sounds of the ’50s and ’60s. Admission is $10 per person and includes coffee, cake, soda and desserts.…

  • Game to aid autism panel, softball team

    The Sayreville Middle School softball team will host a Students vs. Faculty Charity Softball Game at 3 p.m. June 10 at the school, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Proceeds will benefit Austism Speaks and the softball team. Admission is free of charge. Snacks will be sold. Rita’s Ices will be available for a small…

  • Women’s panel slates June 17 dinner in E.B.

    The Brunswick Women’s Connection will host a Be in Vogue Dinner 7-8:30 p.m. June 17 at The Chateau, 678 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. A representative of Karen’s Designer Consignment Boutique, East Brunswick, will provide information on how to get “runway” fashions without the high price tags. Inspirational speaker Gail Alicea will offer a presentation titled…

  • Columbiettes seeking yard-sale participants

    The St. James Columbiettes Yard Sale is planned for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 19 in the parking lot at Holy Trinity Church, Main Street, Helmetta. Individuals are invited to sell their old and new treasures. Space-rental fee is $10; participants must provide their own table. To reserve or for more information, call Sandra Bohinski at…

  • Curtain to rise on children’s musical

    “Freddy the Flat-Faced School Bus” will be presented by Kidworks, the children’stheatre arm of the Main Street Theatre Company, at noon and 3 p.m. June 12 and 19 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The musical features a story of tolerance and acceptance of individuals who are different. Tickets…

  • Vendors needed for July Fourth in Monroe

    The Monroe Township Recreation Department will sponsor the annual Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Display July 4 at Thompson Park. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with refreshments, food vendors, novelty vendors, craft vendors and music. Musical entertainment will be provided by Partners In Sound, “Experience the Difference,” by PISP Productions. Vendor-space fee…