Category: Suburban Calendar

  • ‘Carmen’ discussion next up at library

    The public is invited to take a closer look at “Carmen” by Georges Bizet during an “Opera Talk” program set for 7-8 p.m. May 13 at the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Guest presenter Joanna Barouch will discuss the complex anti-heroine, her tormented suitor Don Jose, and their romance. Admission is free of…

  • Wilson School to host carnival, tricky tray

    The Wilson School Spring Carnival and Tricky Tray is set for 6-9 p.m. May 15 at the school, 65 Dane St., Sayreville. The event will feature rides, games, activities, prizes, vendor and craft sales, food and the tricky tray. For more information, email Jinelle Campbell at [email protected].

  • Spaghetti Dinner on menu at church

    The First Reformed Church of South River, 40 Thomas St., will hold a Spaghetti Dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 9. The fundraiser menu will include spaghetti with meatballs and sausage, tossed salad, Italian bread, dessert and beverage. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children under age 10. For more information, call Ellen at 732- 390-4290.

  • Ecumenical prayer service slated in S.R.

    The South River Council of Congregations will host an ecumenical prayer service to mark National Day of Prayer 7 p.m. May 7 at St. Stephen Protomartyr Roman Catholic Church, William Street, South River. The community is invited to attend. For more information, call the church office at 732-257-0100.

  • Clarinetist to perform May 31

    OLD BRIDGE — Local composer and clarinetist Jessica Sibelman, 23, will conduct a seminar at 10 a.m. May 31 at Congregation Beth Ohr, Route 516. The date of the event was listed incorrectly in a previous story in Greater Media Newspapers. Sibelman is a graduate of Old Bridge High School who studied clarinet and composition…

  • Molly Pitcher Guild to hold quilting bee

    The Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet 7:30-9:30 p.m. (approximately) May 11 at Neff Chapel, Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road, Tennent section of Manalapan. The event will feature a quilting bee and a May baskets raffle to raise money for the group’s programs. The club is made up of women who love to sew…

  • Teen programs coming to Old Bridge Library

    The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, is offering a variety of programs for teens during the month of May. • Pi Eaters Math Group —Tutors will offer teens free help with math 10 a.m.- noon on Saturdays and 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. • “Breakdancing” — Teens may demonstrate and…

  • Tickets available for NAMI lunch, auction

    NAMI-Middlesex, an affiliate of the National Alliance of Mental Illness dedicated to providing assistance to persons with mental illness and their families, will hold a Luncheon and Spring Auction fundraiser 1-4:30 p.m. May 17 at the Crowne Plaza, 2005 Lincoln Highway (Route 27), Edison. Donation is $45 and includes a buffet and five tickets for…

  • Dancing to the oldies on tap in Old Bridge

    A Rock ‘n’ Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. May 15 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, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. There will be a 50/50, door prizes and a…