Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Mideast issues will be topic at Hadassah event

    The East Brunswick chapter of Hadassah will sponsor a presentation on the Mideast from Martin Raffel Sr., associate executive director of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, at 7:45 p.m. on Sept. 23. The meeting will be held at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. Topics to be covered include the Iranian threat,…

  • County JFVS to offer basic computer classes

    Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County will sponsor basic computer training classes in MicrosoftWindows, beginner and intermediate Word, beginner and intermediate Excel, PowerPoint, surfing the Internet and QuickBooks, beginning the week of Sept. 8 in the new JFVS location, 32 Ford Ave., Milltown. Day and evening classes are available. Each session will…

  • Rotary Club slates Gift of Life fundraiser

    The South River East Brunswick Rotary Club Foundation is holding a Gift of Life fundraiser Sept. 22 at the Pines Manor in Edison The formal, seven-course dinner will feature the gourmet delicacies of seven well-known New Jersey chefs, live dinner music and a live auction. The Gift of Life program helps children with congenital heart…

  • Sayreville Dems slate Sept. 7 Family Picnic

    Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski (D- 19) and the Sayreville Democratic Organization Inc. will hold the organiza-tion’s annual Family Picnic from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 7 at Burke’s Park, Washing-ton Road, Sayreville. Donation is $15 per adult, $7.50 for children and senior citizens, free of charge for youngsters under age 5.

  • Old Bridge libraryto close for weekend

    In recognition of Labor Day weekend, the Old Bridge Public Library will be closed from Aug. 30 through Sept. 1. Customers can return their materials to the book drops located adjacent to the central and Laurence Harbor branches. Information about library accounts, the online catalog and resources can be accessed at all times on the…

  • Sayreville to recall victims of Sept. 11

    The borough of Sayreville will host a ceremony at 10 a.m. Sept. 6 at the Sayreville Borough 9/11 Memorial, Burke’s Park, Washington Road, to remember the victims of Sept. 11, 2001. The event will take place rain or shine. Participants are asked to arrive by 9:30 a.m. to allow proper set-up time. For more information,…

  • Shelter seeks vendors, crafters for fundraiser

    Vendors and crafters are sought for the seventh annual Sayreville Pet Adoption Center No-Fleas Market and Craft Fair set for 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 28 in the shelter parking lot, 1400 Main St., Sayreville. Space-rental fee is $15. Vendors must provide their own tables. To reserve and for more information, call Anna at 973-220-8656, log…

  • College slates auditions for October production

    The Visual, Performing and Media Arts Department at Middlesex County College, Edison, will hold auditions in September for “Breaking Legs,” a play by Tom Dulak. The production will be presented in the New Studio Theatre on Oct. 17, 18 and 19. The story is about a college professor who has written a play that he…

  • Polish Cadets to sponsor Sept. 14 bus trip to A.C.

    Polish Cadets Lodge No. 1728, Sayreville, will offer a Sept. 14 bus trip to Trump Marina Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. from Sayreville Borough Hall, Main Street. Refreshments will be served. Upcoming Atlantic City trips are planned for Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and Dec. 14. For more information and reservations,…