• Participants sought for dog-show benefit

    Hallie Meister, 17, will host her sixth annual dog show 11 a.m. June 29 at Sayreville Dog Park in the Julian Capik Nature Preserve, Bordentown Avenue. Registration will take place at the event. All proceeds will benefit the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Fee is $5 to enter a pet…

  • Talk to shed light on diabetes information

    “One Hour That Can Change Your Life: A Diabetes Discussion” is planned for 10 a.m. June 14 at Wynwood Forsgate, 380 Forsgate Drive, Monroe. Speakers will be Nancy Rhoades and Sandra Byer-Lubin, dietitians, University Medical Center of Princeton. The discussion will offer the latest information on diabetes treatments and medications that can provide solutions. The…

  • Civil War panel plans July 2 meeting

    The Robert E. Lee Civil War Round Table of Central New Jersey will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. July 2 at the Woodbridge Public Library, George Frederick Plaza. Guest speaker Joe Bilby will offer a presentation titled “New Jersey’s African- American Soldier in the Civil War.” Admission is free. The public is welcome…

  • Youngsters invited to basketball camps

    East Brunswick Recreation will offer two summer basketball camps conducted by East Brunswick High School Coach Robert Henning and Churchill Junior High School Coach Keith Lane. The sessions, which are open to youngsters ages 9-15, will take place at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Boys camp with Coach Henning is set for 9 a.m.-3…

  • ON CAMPUS

    The following local residents graduated from Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Conn., during commencement exercises on May 19: Benjamin Fan of East Brunswick, Bachelor of Science in health science/physical therapy; Samantha Markson of East Brunswick, Bachelor of Science in health science/physical therapy; Jordan Nadler of East Brunswick, Bachelor of Arts in social entrepreneurship; Megan Prestridge of Monroe…

  • Churches to sponsor VBS for youngsters

    Milltown United Methodist Church (UMC) and Conklin United Methodist Church, South River, will host a combined Vacation Bible School (VBS), “Everywhere Fun Fair,” from 6-8:30 p.m. June 24-28 at UMC Milltown, 47 N. Main St. Youngsters age 4 to sixth grade are invited to attend. Activities will include listening to Bible stories, crafts, singing and…

  • Public welcome at June 21 Moth Night

    The Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission (EBEC) invites the public its first Moth Night of the summer season from 8:30-11 p.m. June 21 in East Brunswick Butterfly Park, located off Rues Lane and Winton Road, adjacent to Great Oak Park. White sheets and mercury vapor lights will be set up in the woods,…

  • FOR THE RECORD

    In the article “Municipal Taxes Going Up $30 in Spotswood,” featured in the June 6 edition of the Sentinel, it was reported that water/sewer rates will increase in Spotswood. However, according to Business Administrator Dawn McDonald, water rates will remain stable, despite additional costs to compensate for the loss of the George Street water treatment…

  • ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ auditions scheduled

    The Spotlight Players of Matawan will hold auditions for its upcoming production of the classic musical comedy “Singin’ in the Rain” from 7:30-9:30 p.m. June 18 and 2-4:30 p.m. June 23 at the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, Franklin Street and Route 34, three blocks north of Main Street/Route 79. Auditions are open to individuals…

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