Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Cast members sought for junior ‘Joseph’

    The Main Street Theatre Company will hold open auditions for all roles in its upcoming Junior Production Group’s presentation of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” 7-10 p.m. May 11 and 12 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Callbacks will be held on May 14. The classic Andrew Lloyd…

  • Fair will feature children’s artwork

    The Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road, will hold its sixth annual Children’s Art Fair 6-7 p.m. May 1. The event will showcase artwork created by students ages 3 months-6 years. All are welcome to attend. Admission is free of charge. For more information and to reserve, call 732-416-9600.

  • Youth group to host flea market, bake sale

    Messiah Lutheran Church, 3091 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville, will sponsor an Indoor Flea Market and Youth Group Bake Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 2. Proceeds from the flea market, which will bematched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, will be used for church maintenance and improvements. Proceeds from the bake sale will go to…

  • Giant Yard Sale on tap for May 2

    The Level Club of South River will hold its semiannual Giant Yard Sale 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 2 on the grounds at the Masonic Temple, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, Sayreville. Rain date is May 3. For more information, call Robert Szegeti at 732-390-5732.

  • Perinatal depression palm cards offered

    In an effort to educate New Jersey women on the signs and resources available for treating postpartum depression (PPD) and other perinatal mood disorders that can affect women before, during and after pregnancy, the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has produced a palm card to be distributed through beauty salons, YMCAs…

  • Salon sets cut-a-thon for autism research

    The John Martin Hair Co., 336 Route 18, East Brunswick, will hold a cut-a-thon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3 with all proceeds benefitting Autism Speaks. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism; raising public awareness about autism and its effects…

  • Participants sought for dog-show benefit

    Hallie Meister, age 13, will host a Dog Show to benefit the ASPCA beginning at 11 a.m. May 2 at Sayreville Dog Park in the Julian Capik Nature Preserve, Bordentown Avenue. Individuals are invited to enter their dogs in the event. Entry fee is $5. There is no charge to watch the show. All profits…

  • Hand-sewn gift sale to aid school for blind

    A fundraising Mother’s Day Gift Sale to benefit St. Joseph’s School for the Blind, Jersey City, is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 2 at 18 York St., Old Bridge. Gail Small will conduct the event. Small’s hand-sewn items featuring sayings about mothers will be available for purchase. Merchandise will include tote bags, organizers, small…

  • St. Vincent de Paul Walkathon planned

    The 12th annual St. Vincent de Paul SocietyWalkathon is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. May 16 in the parking lot at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will take place rain or shine. Walkers are not required to obtain sponsors. All proceeds from the walk will go directly to assist…