Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Vendors, crafters sought for Night Out

    The South River Municipal Alliance and the South River Police Department will hold their first National Night Out 5-10 p.m. Aug. 4 on the grounds at South River High School, Montgomery Street. The event will take place rain or shine. Indoor facilities will be used in the event of rain. Vendors, crafters and exhibitors are…

  • Family recipes sought for OLV cookbook

    Our Lady of Victories Senior Club, Sayreville, is compiling recipes for a commemorative cookbook titled “Just Like Grandma Used To Make.” The book will be assembled in conjunction with the 125th anniversary of OLV parish. All parish families are asked to submit favorite recipes that have been handed down in their families. Categories will be…

  • Oldies Dance on tap June 19 in Old Bridge

    A Rock ‘n’ Roll Oldies Dance is planned for 8-11 p.m. June 19 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature DJ music by Memory Lane Oldies, with music from the ’50s through the ’80s. Soda, coffee and cake will be provided. There will be a 50/50,…

  • Reformed Church sets car-wash fundraiser

    The First Reformed Church, 40 Thomas St., South River, will hold a car wash 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 20 in the church parking lot. Participants should use the parking lot entrance on Leland Street. Cars are $6 and vans are $7. Call the church office at 732- 257-1994 for more information.

  • Restaurant event to aid dance team

    A Restaurant Proceeds Event to benefit the Ultimate Danceworks Par Excellence Competition Team, Marlboro, will be held 4:30-10 p.m. June 24 and 25 at Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse, 986 Route 9 south, Sayreville. The restaurant will donate 15 percent of all dinner and takeout orders to the dance team, whose members are fundraising so the team…

  • Applications offered for 5K run, walk

    The annual Frog Hollow Swim and Tennis Club 5K Run and Health Walk will take place on June 27 at the club, Ferris Street, off South Pine Avenue, South Amboy. Registration is set for 7:30 a.m. The 5K will begin at 9 a.m. The event also will feature a Youth Fun Run, awards, T-shirts, a…

  • Elks invites public to Flag Day ceremony

    Members of Old Bridge Elks Lodge No. 2229, will conduct a Flag Day ceremony at noon June 14 at the lodge, 67 Old Amboy Road. Area Boy Scouts will display the history of the flag. The public is welcome to attend.

  • Jersey Shore to be focus of exhibition

    The Natural History Department of the Thomas Warne Museum, 4216 Route 516, Old Bridge, will present an exhibit titled “Beachcombing Along the Jersey Shore” through Aug. 30. The display will feature objects found on New Jersey beaches. For more information, log on to www.thomas-warne-museum.com or call 732-566- 2108, noon-6 p.m., Wednesdays-Sundays.

  • Girl Scout to hold knitting classes

    Ambassador Girl Scout Kristen Hansen will conduct adult and teen knitting classes at South River Little House, 12 West George St., beginning June 25 at 7 p.m. Classes will run for 6 weeks. The total cost is $10 and knitting supplies are included. Those interested must register by calling 732-613-9131.