• Yard-sale donations to aid animal welfare

    New Beginnings Animal Rescue, a nonprofit organization founded by volunteers from the former Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, will host a yard sale April 26 and 27 at 26 Windsor Drive, East Brunswick. Donations of gently used items, housewares, etc., will be gratefully accepted. Arrangements can be made for local pickup of items. Money raised at…

  • Spotswood High DECA team to travel to California for international competition

    Forty-seven Spotswood High School students received recognition at the DECA State Leadership Conference, which was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill on February 24-26. Of the 47 participants, 26 students qualified and are now eligible to compete at the DECA International Competition in Anaheim, Calif., on April 24-28. Additionally, three seniors received…

  • N.J. Symphony to perform April 26

    The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) will appear in concert 8 p.m. April 26 at the East Brunswick Performing Arts Center, Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane. The concert is the latest event in the East Brunswick Public Schools Arts in Education Series. The orchestra, under the direction of Jacques Lacombe, will present an all-…

  • Donations sought for Used-Clothing Drive

    The Lawrence Brook Elementary School PTA will sponsor its Used-Clothing Drive 3:30-5 p.m. April 29 at the school’s back entrance, off Hamlin Road, East Brunswick. Early donation drop-offs are scheduled for 8:30-9:15 a.m. April 25, 26 and 29. Items sought include clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, linens, stuffed animals, blankets, sheets, pillows, bath rugs, comforters, purses,…

  • Legakis fills vacant seat on Spotswood council

    BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Nicholas Legakis moved from Staten Island to Spotswood eight years ago, and has been throwing his 2 cents into community affairs ever since. “When I moved out here, I tried to get my feet wet and get involved in the town,” he said. “I’m currently president of the…

  • Vendors welcome at flea market, craft fair

    The Columbiettes of Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907 will hold its annual Flea Market/Craft Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 18, rain or shine, in the Immaculate Conception Church parking lot, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Vendors are sought. Fee is $15 per space. For more information and to reserve, call Rose at 732-251-4864.

  • Farmers markets scheduled in E.B.

    East Brunswick township, the East Brunswick Environmental Commission, the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission and the East Brunswick Green Team will host three upcoming farmers markets. The schedule is as follows:  April 20 — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the East Brunswick Cultural Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road;  June 8 — 10…

  • Fair will feature children’s artwork

    The Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road, will hold its 10th annual Children’s Art Fair 6-7 p.m. April 26. All are welcome to attend. The event will showcase artwork created by students up to age 6. For more information or to RSVP, call 732-416-9600.

  • Donors needed for April 26 blood drive

    St. James Knights of Columbus Council No. 6336 will hold its annual blood drive 4- 8:30 p.m. April 26 at the council hall, 83 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. Blood supplies are low at this time of year. Donors are needed. For more information, call Stan Slabinski at 732-521-2917.

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