Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Mortgage crisis to be topic at forum

    The Jamesburg Borough Council will present a Mortgage-Crisis Forum 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 28 at Jamesburg Borough Hall, 131 Perrineville Road. The event is designed to provide educational information for citizens; explain the types of solutions available; and whenever possible, answer specific questions. Topics will include “Pre- Foreclosures,” “Stressed and Stretched Homeowners,” “Reverse Mortgages,” and…

  • Talk to shed light on container gardening

    Dr. F.F. Primich, container gardener and Rutgers Cooperative Master Gardener, will offer a program titled “21st-Century Victory Gardening” at 1:30 p.m. April 4 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Container gardening is particularly wellsuited for patios and apartments but may be used in all venues. Dr. Primich will…

  • Lenten Fish Fry planned for March 27

    The Men and Women of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will hold a Lenten Fish- Fry Dinner 5-7 p.m. March 27 in the parish hall, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for youngsters ages 5-12. The buffet menu will include bread, fried-fish sandwich, corn on the cob, coleslaw, fries and coffee/iced…

  • Lifeguards sought for Sandy Hook

    The National Park Service is seeking lifeguards for the summer season at Sandy Hook. Strong female and male swimmers are being encouraged to take a pre-employment test for the jobs with hourly pay ranging from $13.19 to $22.73. Lifeguards work five, eight-hour days each week. Applicants need not have prior lifeguard experience, but must pass…

  • DPW event open to county residents

    The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders will sponsor a Department of Public Works (DPW) event 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or until the truck is full March 28 in the parking lot at the Milltown Municipal Building, Washington Avenue. Interested individuals are encouraged to arrive early. The event is open to all Middlesex County residents. For…

  • Trip to Lancaster, holiday show offered

    Our Lady of Victories Seniors will sponsor a two-day, April 22-24, trip to Lancaster, Pa., and the Pennsylvania Dutch country. Cost is $339 per person and includes bus transportation; two nights’ lodging; four meals (two breakfasts and two dinners); a guided tour of Lancaster, including Amish country; a visit to “The Amish Experience”; and admission…

  • JFVS sponsoring teen support group

    The Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) is offering Being a Successful Teenager, a support group for teens ages 13-17. Meetings are held 6:45-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the JFVS Milltown location, 32 Ford Ave. The group explores methods to hone problem-solving and communication skills by addressing the issues teens face on a…

  • Job-assistance workshops planned

    The Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County, the Jewish Family and Vocational Service, the Jewish Social Service and community synagogues will offer an employment assistance program, “The Employment and Networking Tool Kit,” 7:30 p.m. March 30 at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick; 7:30 p.m. April 22 at the East Brunswick Jewish…

  • Producers seek cast members for musical

    Auditions for the upcoming the Main Street Theatre Company production of “The Music Man” are set for 7 p.m. March 30, 31 and April 1 at the group’s theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Callbacks will take place at 7 p.m. April 2. Producers are looking for adults, teenagers, children, dancers and male…