• Lenten Fish Dinners to begin at St. Mary’s

    St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church, 30 Jackson St., South River, will sponsor its annual Lenten Fish Dinners 5-7 p.m. on Fridays, Feb. 22-March 22, in St. Mary’s Parish Center. Takeouts will be available beginning at 4 p.m. The menu will include fried fish, french fries, macaroni and cheese, salad, clam chowder, coffee, tea and homemade…

  • Knights schedule Feb. 15 oldies dance

    The next Knights of Columbus monthly Rock ’n’ Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. Feb. 15 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s. Admission is $10 per person and…

  • Comedy Night to aid Relay for Life of S.R.

    The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of South River Team Strong Together will team up with J. O’Neill’s Place, 17 Thomas St., Sayreville, to host a fundraising Comedy Night 8 p.m. Feb. 9. Tickets cost $25 in advance, $30 at the door, with a two drink minimum, and may be purchased at J. O’Neill’s…

  • Zumba event to raise funds for auxiliary

    The Jamesburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Zumba Fitness fundraiser Jan. 31 at the Jamesburg Firehouse, 82 W. Railroad Ave. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The class will begin at 7:30 p.m. Snow date is Feb. 7. Cost is $15 at the door, $12 in advance (with a clothing-drive donation brought to…

  • OLV Seniors plans meeting for Feb. 1

    Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Senior Group will hold its next monthly meeting 1 p.m. Feb. 1 in the church’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. After the business portion of the meeting, light refreshments will be served. Sandwich orders are being taken for the meeting. Call Geri at 732-257-4351 by Jan. 28 to order.…

  • Chili Cook Off Feb. 9 in New Brunswick

    The First Reformed Church in New Brunswick is hosting its eighth Annual Chili Cook Off on Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. All are welcome to enter the contest by bringing a 1-gallon pot of chili, vegetarian or otherwise, to the church, at 9 Bayard St., New Brunswick. Cornbread, salad, cheese, sour cream, dessert, iced tea…

  • Improv organ concert will aid Sandy victims

    David McCarthy and Christopher Deibert will present their “Dueling Organ Improvisation Recital” 3 p.m. Feb. 3 at St. Mary’s Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. The event is part of the Music at St. Mary’s concert series. In the encore performance, McCarthy and Deibert will once again join forces to battle it out on the…

  • Church to celebrate Chinese New Year

    Our Savior’s Lutheran Church will host its third annual Community Lunar New Year Celebration 1-4 p.m. Feb. 3 in the church Fellowship Hall, 151 Milltown Road, East Brunswick. Local community residents will offer a variety of performances featuring Asian songs, dances, martial arts and musical instruments. There will be games and Asian food and snacks.…

  • Poetry Society plans Feb. 5 meeting

    The Raritan Poetry Society, a reading group and workshop, meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. All ages are welcome to attend. Admission is free of charge. For more information, call Ron at 732-991-3937.

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