• Greater Media Newspapers recognized for excellence

    BY DONNA KENYON Executive Editor The New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) recognized Greater Media Newspapers for editorial and advertising excellence with 23 awards in its Better Newspaper Contest. The awards — for editorial, photography and advertising — were celebrated in two ceremonies held in April at the Hamilton Manor, Hamilton. More than 600 awards were…

  • Cole Bros. Circus to perform May 17-19

    Cole Bros. Circus will appear in North Brunswick, next to DeVry University at Route 1 north and Milltown Road, May 17-19. Shows are 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. May 17; 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. May 18; and 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. May 19. Free tickets for children under 13 are available at gotothecircus.com. Adult general…

  • Vendors needed for Jamesburg spring fair

    The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, 175 Gatzmer Ave., is seeking vendors for its second annual spring fair from noon to 6 p.m. June 1. (Rain date is June 2.) For information, contact Margaret at 732-599-3368 or [email protected] or Diana at 732-462-1028.

  • Stamps and coins needed for hospitalized vets

    Monroe Township Post No. 609 of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA is collecting the following items to send to hospitalized veterans: United States and foreign stamps, both on and off paper; United States foreign coins and paper money; sports cards; post cards; catalogs for stamps and coins; stock books; magnifying glasses; tongs and…

  • Mother’s Day Movie scheduled for May 10

    Sacred Heart School will present its Take Mom to the Movies Night May 10 in the parking lot at Sacred Heart Church, Washington Avenue, South Amboy. Seating and ticket sales will begin at 6:30 p.m. The film “The Rise of the Guardians” will be shown on a large outdoor screen. Mothers and grandmothers will be…

  • Vendors sought for July 4th celebration

    The Milltown Fourth of July Committee is seeking vendors for this year’s celebration, which will be held on July 4, with a rain date of July 6. The day shift runs noon to 3 p.m., and the evening shift runs 6-10 p.m. For more information, email [email protected].

  • Friday Night ‘Feeva’ coming to Elks lodge

    The East Brunswick Elks will present its Friday Night “Feeva” Disco 8 p.m. to midnight May 10 at the lodge, 21-B Oakmont Ave. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Groove Master J. Food will be sold throughout the night. Tickets cost $15 in advance, and $20 at the door.…

  • Roast pork on menu at next VFW dinner

    East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 Women’s Auxiliary will sponsor its next Friday-Night Dinner at 6-8 p.m. May 10 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road. The meal will feature roast pork loin with apple chutney, broccoli, rice pilaf, appetizer, salad, dessert and more. Cost is $10 for eat-in or takeout meals.…

  • SWMHS class of 1973 to mark 40th reunion

    The class of 1973 at Sayreville War Memorial High School will hold its 40th reunion Oct. 11 at the SWMHS homecoming football game and Oct. 12 with a dinner at The Palms Plaza, 343 Route 34, Matawan. A brunch may be scheduled for Oct. 13. Classmates are sought. Contact information should be emailed to Debbie…

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