Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Luncheon to kick off ALR walk Aug. 12

    The Alliance for Lupus Research (ALR) will hold a luncheon to kick off the Central New Jersey Walk With Us to Cure Lupus Walkathon Aug. 12. The luncheon is free and open to all with an interest in finding a cure for lupus. For more information, call ALR at 732-842-1607. The ALR walk will be…

  • Entertainment’ books available at E.B. Library

    Monmouth County and Middlesex County “Entertainment” books are due to arrive the first week of August at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The books, which are ready for immediate use, contain coupons and savings from local and national merchants. Cost is $25. Individuals who are interested in editions other than Monmouth…

  • Complimentary gas card will go to blood donors

    The Blood Center of New Jersey will sponsor a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 16 in the Society Hill Clubhouse, 400 Thames Drive, Old Bridge. All donors will receive a complimentary $15 gas card and a free cholesterol test. Cookies, treats, homemade goodies, coffee, tea and juice will be served.…

  • Tickets available for Steak and Chicken Night

    Sayreville Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 will sponsor a Steak and Barbecued Chicken Night 6-9 p.m. Aug. 22 at the council home, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The menu will feature steak or chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, salad, dessert and coffee. Unlimited beer, wine or soda also will be…

  • Fundraisers

    Aug. 7, ongoing • Food Drive, sponsored by Provident Bank, in conjunction with the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) of the Middlesex County Emergency Food Network, at eight of Provident’s Middlesex County branches: Woodbridge Center, Fords section of Woodbridge, Iselin section of Woodbridge, Hopelawn, South River, South Amboy, Monroe and Milltown.…

  • Quilters to meet for Aug. 11 Summer Supper

    The Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet for a Summer Supper on Aug. 11 at Neff Chapel, Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road, Tennent section of Manalapan. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The club is made up of quilters who share ideas and learn from speakers and from each other. Guests are welcome. The…

  • Car wash will aid breast-cancer walk

    A car wash to benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is set for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Milltown Municipal Building, Washington Avenue. A minimum donation of $5 will be accepted for cars; $7 for trucks and vans. For more information about the Avon Walk or to mail a donation, call Laura…

  • Auditions on tap for Circle’s ‘Cinderella’

    Circle Players of Piscataway will hold auditions for its upcoming presentation of the children’s show “Cinderella” by Ruth Newton at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 and 13 at Circle Playhouse, 416 Victoria Ave., Piscataway. The play will be directed and choreographed by Tina Lee and produced by Barbara Gianotto. The director requests that individuals auditioning for…

  • Registration to begin for recreation programs

    The Sayreville Recreation Department will accept registration starting Aug. 26 for its fall preschool programs. Sessions will include “Mom and Me,” “Little Kids Playtime at Kennedy Park,” “Little Chefs” and “All by Myself.” Interested individuals may register from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, at the Mickey Sedlak Recreation Office, Dolan Street. For more information,…