Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Programs for adults on agenda at library

    The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will sponsor a variety of adult programs for the month of September. The Adult Craft Club will meet every Thursday at 1 p.m. to work on knitting and crochet. “The Ox-Bow Incident” by Walter Clark will be the topic at the next meeting…

  • Old Bridge plans 9/11 memorial service

    Mayor James T. Phillips and the Old Bridge Township Council will honor and remember family, friends and neighbors who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, during a wreath-laying memorial service set for 10 a.m. (not 11 a.m., as previously reported) Sept. 11 at the 9/11 Memorial, Old…

  • Sayreville Day fest on tap for Sept. 13

    Sayreville Day is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13 at Kennedy Park, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Rain date is Sept. 20. The event will feature vendors, crafters, free entertainment and activities for children. For more information, call 732-735- 1653 or email sayrevilleday2009@verizon. net.

  • Library Scrabble Club sets Sept. 17 meeting

    The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, is forming a new Scrabble Club. The club’s next meeting is set for 1:30 p.m. Sept. 17. Interested individuals are invited to attend and bring a Scrabble board. Prospective members will discuss the formation of the club and play a game as well.…

  • Tickets available for pro-wrestling benefit

    Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 Hall outdoor showgrounds, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville, will be the setting (weather permitting) for a NationalWrestling Superstars Show scheduled for 7:45 p.m. Sept. 18. Proceeds will benefit Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troop No. 97, Sayreville. The evening of all-star professional wrestling will feature a tag-team…

  • Auxiliary to take part in Sayreville Day

    The Sayreville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699 Ladies Auxiliary will have a table at Sayreville Day, set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13 at Kennedy Park, Washington Road. Rain date is Sept. 20. Information will be available on the auxiliary and its efforts to aid members of the military overseas and at home.…

  • JFVS to conduct computer training

    Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) will offer computer training classes beginning the week of Sept. 14 at its office at 32 Ford Ave., Milltown. Classes include Microsoft Windows, beginner and intermediate Word, beginner and intermediate Excel, Power Point, “Surfing the Internet” and “Simple Start for Quick- Books.” Basic keyboarding will be…

  • 9/11 service to feature prayer, speech, song

    The township of Monroe will hold an Evening of Remembrance Community CandlelightMemorial Service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at Memorial Tree Park, Prospect Plains and Half Acre roads, Monroe. Local veterans, vocalists and clergy of all faiths will take part in the candlelight service of prayer, speech and song honoring those individuals who died…

  • Bingo Bonanza to aid Cooper Scholarship

    The Chris Cooper Scholarship Fund will hold a Bingo Bonanza 5-9 p.m. Sept. 13 at St. Bernadette’s Lourdes Center, 20 Villanova Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Donation is $5; cost includes one bingo card. Each guest must bring a wrapped gift valued at $15 or more. Snacks and beverages will be served. All proceeds…