• Woman’s vehicle reportedly struck two homes in Monroe

    MONROE — A vehicle driven by a township woman struck two adjacent residences, coming to a stop inside the bedroom of one of them, according to police. Police said the accidents occurred around 5:46 p.m. on Aug. 10 on Winthrop Road in the Greenbriar at Whittingham adult community. An investigation by police revealed that a…

  • Seniors plan trip to Hawaiian Luau

    The Sayreville Seniors Thursday Club will offer a Sept. 25 trip to the Hawaiian Luau at Mount Haven Resort, Milford, Pa. The event will feature traditional Hawaiian music and dancing; guests are invited to wear Hawaiian shirts, and the resort will provide the rest. An all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is set for 10:30 a.m. Participants will…

  • Woman’s Club plans trip to Doylestown

    The East Brunswick Woman’s Club will offer an Oct. 10 trip to Fonthill Castle, Doylestown, Pa. Cost is $70, based on 40 passengers, and includes bus costs, entrance fees for Fonthill Castle and Mercer Museum, a private tour and lunch at Elkins Gallery. The bus will depart at 7:45 a.m. from the Stop & Shop…

  • Defensive-driving class slated at library

    The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will sponsor a Defensive-Driving Course 6:30-10 p.m. Aug. 27 and 28 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Registration is required. Seating is limited to 30 people. Eligible motorists may erase 2 points from their driver’s license and/or get a 5 percent discount on a…

  • ‘Crazy for You’ tryouts scheduled

    Playhouse 22, East Brunswick’s Community theater, will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of “Crazy for You” 7 p.m. Aug. 27 and 28 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Callbacks (by invitation only) are set for Aug. 29; callback sides will be provided, and participants will sing and read from…

  • Participants sought for dog-show benefit

    Hallie Meister, age 16, will host her fifth annual Dog Show 11 a.m. Sept. 8 at the Sayreville Dog Park, Bordentown Avenue. All proceeds will benefit the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA). Individuals are invited to enter their dogs in the event. Entry fee is $5. There is no…

  • Milltown council prohibits fundraisers in road

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The practice of organizations collecting change at intersections is now banned in the borough. The Milltown Borough Council adopted an ordinance July 23 by a vote of 4-1 to prohibit the practice of “soliciting, selling, hawking, peddling and canvassing” within any roadway, despite protests from representatives of veterans’…

  • Art After Hours at Zimmerli on Sept. 5

    The Zimmerli Museum, 81 Hamilton St., New Brunswick, will hold an opening reception for “Art: Works by Contemporary Artists” during “Art After Hours: First Wednesdays” on Sept. 5. From the collection of Sally and Wynn Kramarsky, the exhibit celebrates the dynamic dialogue of art and language from 1960 to 2012, with more than 100 American…

  • Tickets available for ‘Paul Shapiro’s Revue’

    The Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County’s Monroe Township Inter- Community Council will present “Paul Shapiro’s Ribs and Brisket Revue” concert 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 in the Clubhouse at Regency, 530 Buckelew Ave., Monroe. Led by saxophonist Paul Shapiro, the musical performance will feature jazz, rhythm and blues, with a twist of Yiddish. Tickets cost…

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