• Computer classes scheduled at library

    The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, is sponsoring an ongoing series of computer-class offerings. Sessions are two hours long and limited to 12 students each. Classes for March include “Introduction to Microsoft Word,” March 2 at 9:30 a.m.; “Excel Basics,” March 5 at 7 p.m.; “PC Literacy I,” March 6 at 2…

  • Zumba fundraiser set for March 1 at church

    A Zumba Fitness Event, to benefit Christ Church of South Amboy, is set for 7-8 p.m. March 1 at Christ Church Memorial Hall, 210 Main St., South Amboy. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Cost for the class is $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Checks should be made out to Christ Church. Participants…

  • Softball applications due by March 8

    Teams are being formed for the Middlesex County Parks and Recreation Office’s Spring Slo-Pitch Softball Leagues. The mens Sunday league and the Thursday night co-ed league both begin play in late March. Applications and payment are due by March 8 and are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Final team rosters are due by the…

  • Police are seeking information on Monroe vehicle burglaries

    MONROE — The township police department is investigating several motor vehicle burglaries that occurred in the Mill Lake Manor and Texas Road area between 10 p.m. on Feb. 24 to 5 a.m. on Feb. 25. An unknown suspect or suspects entered multiple unlocked vehicles, removing jewelry, navigation units and unknown amounts of cash, according to…

  • Police: Elderly man dies in car accident in Monroe

    MONROE — Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on Feb. 20. Czeslaw R. Sibilski, 71, of Monroe, was driving west on Clearbook Drive, approaching the intersection at Croydon Road, around 4 p.m., according to the Monroe Township Police Department. His Toyota RAV-4 left the roadway to the right, struck a curb…

  • Hospital to offer blood-pressure checks

    Raritan Bay Medical Center will offer free blood-pressure screenings 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 6 at the Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick.

  • OLV Wine Tasting scheduled for March 9

    The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) 2013 Wine Tasting is set for 7-10 p.m. March 9 in the church’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, 42 Main St., Sayreville. The event will feature wine and beer samples provided by Buy Rite Liquors, Matawan; food samples; music; drawings; and a 50/50. Cost is $35 per person. Tickets may be…

  • Widows, widowers group to meet Aug. 7

    A widows and widowers social group meets at 1:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at Congregation Beit Shalom in the Concordia Shopping Center, 1600 Perrineville Road, Monroe. The next meeting is set for March 5. The panel offers discussions, dinner parties, shows, presentations and companionship. All are welcome to attend. For more…

  • Rosarians holding Easter Babka Sale

    St. Mary’s Altar Rosary Society, South River, is conducting its Easter Babka Sale though March 24. Cost is $11 and $12.50 for each babka. Varieties include cinnamon crumb, poppy seed, prune, raisin, cheese, apricot and cheese, and raspberry and cheese. Orders, with payment, may be given to any Rosarian in the Seniors Room after all…

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