Category: News Transcript Calendar

  • Artists invited to submit renderings for Irish-themed mural at New Brunswick restaurant

    Artists invited to submit renderings for Irish-themed mural at New Brunswick restaurant

    Blackthorn Restaurant and Irish Pub recently announced a call to artists, inviting them to submit renderings of an Irish-themed mural proposal for a wall space in their downstairs dining room at the restaurant, 61 Church St., New Brunswick. The 8-foot-by-5-foot popcorn drywall texture is spaced between two speakers. Artist must supply their own art supplies. Submissions…

  • News Transcript Datebook, July 25

    News Transcript Datebook, July 25

    • An emergency special meeting of the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education will be held at 7:30 p.m. July 31 at the district offices, 54 Main St., Englishtown. The meeting is open to the public. Action will be taken. Details: 732-786-2500. • The Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck, will host…

  • News Transcript Datebook, July 18

    News Transcript Datebook, July 18

    • The Monmouth Presbytery and the members of the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold have selected the Rev. Alan Olson as their new pastor and spiritual leader. Olson recently served as the interim pastor of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church, Belle Vernon, Pa. The First Presbyterian Church of Freehold has been part of the fabric of the…

  • St. Mary’s High School Class of 1968 to hold 50th reunion on Oct. 6

    St. Mary’s High School Class of 1968 to hold 50th reunion on Oct. 6

    St. Mary’s High School Class of 1968, South Amboy, will celebrate its 50th class reunion from 6-11 p.m. on Oct. 6 at Doolan’s Shore Club, 700 Route 71, Spring Lake Heights. Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. There will be a buffet dinner, DJ music and an open bar. The cost is $110 per person.…

  • Saint Thomas to hold blood drive Aug. 4

    Saint Thomas to hold blood drive Aug. 4

    Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, in cooperation with the Knights of Columbus Council 4815, will hold a summer blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 4 in the parish auditorium, 333 Route 18, Old Bridge. Donors must be ages 16-75, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in reasonably good health. Walk…

  • Minecraft Experience comes to Edison Aug. 4-5

    Minecraft Experience comes to Edison Aug. 4-5

    Minefaire: The Ultimate Minecraft Experience will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 4 and 5 at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison. Young super fans of one of the most popular video games will arrive in costume to meet YouTube creators flown in from around the world,…

  • Color Fun runners wanted for Old Bridge event

    Color Fun runners wanted for Old Bridge event

    The Old Bridge High School (OBHS) Air Force JROTC Parents Association will hold a Color Fun Run on Oct. 20 at Old Bridge High School/Geick Park, Route 516 in Old Bridge (Matawan). The Color Fun Run is a community event, open to all ages. Check-in starts at 9 a.m. This fundraiser supports the cadets, who…

  • Old Bridge schedules concerts in the parks

    Old Bridge schedules concerts in the parks

    The Old Bridge Township Cultural Arts Committee will present its August Summer Concert Series. The Aug. 2 event features Sonic Reign, a AC/DC to ZZ Top cover band, plus a bike show, from 6-9 p.m. at Geick Park, 4175 Route 516, Old Bridge. The Strictly 60s Band will perform from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 16, also…

  • Fishing photos can win children cash prizes

    Fishing photos can win children cash prizes

    The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is asking families to cast their lines and reel in some quality time this summer as part of the fourth annual Don’t Get Hooked on Drugs Online NJ Family Fishing Tournament. The competition will be held from July 27 to Aug. 5 as a way to encourage families to…