Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Intro to scrapbooking to be held at library

    An introduction to scrapbooking will be held 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Old Bridge Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Kathryn Hammesfahr, the former owner of Crop & Shop in Metuchen, will introduce the techniques and tools that are needed to begin scrapbooking. Details: 732-721-5600, ext. 5033.

  • Volunteers needed for auxiliary police

    Sayreville Auxiliary Police is seeking new members to join its volunteer force. Interested applicants must be 18 years of age or older, be able to pass a criminal background check and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Applications may be downloaded from www.sayrevillepoliceaux.org or a letter of interest may be sent to Sayreville Police…

  • Toastmasters Club to meet on Aug. 10

    The public is invited to attend a Toastmasters Club meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. A new Toastmasters Club is forming in Old Bridge and the surrounding areas. The mission of the Toastmasters is to provide a supportive and positive learning environment…

  • Vendor Day to aid Ronald McDonald

    The Italian American Club of Renaissance at Cranbury will sponsor a Vendor Day to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Foundation 1-5 p.m. Sept. 12 at Renaissance at Cranbury Crossing, 48 Vineyard Court, Monroe, off Cranbury Station Road. All family members are welcome to attend, shop and taste a “little bite of Italy.” The event also…

  • Caregivers support group to meet Aug. 11

    Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor an Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregivers Support Group meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 11 in Raritan Room D, at the hospital’s Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. Caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. Call 732-324-4930 to…

  • Fundraisers

    Aug. 8 • Gold Party, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061, Sayreville, noon-6 p.m., at the council home, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Proceeds benefit the Our Lady of Victories Capital Campaign. The Royal Gold Group, a licensed, insured and bonded company, will pay cash for guests’ unwanted gold, platinum, sterling items.…

  • Firm seeks volunteers for clinical trials

    Anderson & Collins Inc. (ACCRINC), an independent clinical research site dedicated to full-service care, is looking for volunteers for its clinical trials. Trials that are available now are: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; migraine; menstrual migraine; osteoporosis; fibromyalgia; and hypertension and flu vaccine, according to Melissa Cardillo, M.H.A., vice president. ACCRINC has been in operation in…

  • Elijah’s Promise offers Mexican-cooking class

    Elijah’s Promise invites the public to discover the history and learn the basics of Mexican cooking Aug. 6 at 18 Neilson St., New Brunswick. The class also is an opportunity for soup-kitchen staff and volunteers. Space is limited; RSVP is required by Aug. 2. For exact time and more information, call Yvette Molina at 732-545-9002,…

  • Registration set for Sayreville Preschool

    In-person registration for the Sayreville Preschool program is planned for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 3 and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at Selover School-Board of Education Building, 150 Lincoln St. Two-, three- and fiveday programs are available. Eligible youngsters must be Sayreville residents, age 3 by Oct. 31, 2009. The child must be toilet trained. Transportation…