• ‘Wills and Trusts’ to be topic at library

    The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will sponsor a presentation titled “Wills and Trusts” 1 p.m. June 15 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. Guest speaker will be local attorney Stephen Phillpit. The public is invited to attend. Guests will be welcome to ask questions.

  • ‘Night in Birdland’ coming to library

    The Derling Dance Arts musical-theatre company will present an original revue, “A Night in Birdland,” beginning at 2:30 p.m. June 8 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Harkening back to the jazz clubs of the 1940s, the revue will feature musical hits from artists such as Glenn Miller,…

  • Tickets available for June 7 Scramble

    The Columbiettes of Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907 will sponsor its annual Scramble (Tricky Tray) fundraiser beginning at 7:30 p.m. June 7 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent Avenue, Spotswood. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $7 per person, adults only; advance purchase is suggested. There will be door…

  • Basilone Club sets Day at the Races

    The Sgt. John Basilone Italian-American Club of South River will sponsor its 20th annual Day at the Races Sept. 7 at Monmouth Park, Oceanport. Cost is $50 per person and includes entry fee, program and buffet lunch at the private Turf Club. For more information or to reserve, call 732-470-5185.

  • Seniors may freeze property taxes under N.J. program

    BY GREG KENNELTY Correspondent The filing deadline for the 2012 Senior Freeze tax program for property tax reimbursements has been extended from June 3 to Sept. 16. According to Bill Quinn, a spokesman for the state Department of the Treasury, the deadline was pushed back due to a low rate of participation. “This has happened…

  • Participants sought for dog show benefit

    Hallie Meister, 17, will host her sixth annual dog show at 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…

  • Family to remember late organ donor at 5K this weekend

    BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — Angela Bongiovi, who died in a motorcycle accident in September 2012 at the age of 28, lives on — not only in the hearts of her loved ones, but in the five people her organs helped save. Angela’s family will be honoring her when they participate as the…

  • Barnes & Noble event to highlight equality

    Barnes & Noble, 869 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, will hold the “Be Her Voice: Addressing Inequality in Gender-Biased Societies” seminar and fundraising event from 6:30-8 p.m. June 13. The seminar will focus on issues of gender inequality and will raise money to provide education for young, underprivileged women in India. The program is intended…

  • Event will showcase safety tips in South River

    BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — Bicycle safety will be the focus of the borough’s annual Public Safety Day & Bicycle Rodeo on June 15, but there will also be opportunities to learn other ways to stay safe. The event starts at 9 a.m. at South River High School, 11 Montgomery St. The main…

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