• fundraisers 

    Aug. 2  Dining-to-Donate, sponsored by Texas Roadhouse of Old Bridge, in collaboration with the Dowdell Library Foundation, to benefit South Amboy’s Dowdell Library, 4-10 p.m., at the restaurant, 1000 Route 9. Proceeds go to purchase new computers for the library. Diners should present event flier. Restaurant will donate 10 percent of every supporter’s check…

  • Paranormal talk coming to library

    The Old Bridge Public Library invites teens and adults to “See the Paranormal,” a paranormal-research presentation set for 2- 4 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. A representative of the Shore Paranormal Research Society will talk about the panel’s investigations and its findings. Registration is not required. The…

  • OLV Seniors sets trip to Sands, Pennsylvania

    Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors will sponsor an Oct. 21 bus trip to the Sands Casino and the Shops at the Sands, Bethlehem, Pa. The bus will depart at 1 p.m. from the OLV lower parking lot, Karcher Street, Sayreville. Return will be at approximately 9 p.m. All are welcome. The cost is $30…

  • Students to take practice SAT test

    The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will offer a free unofficial practice SAT exam 4- 8:30 p.m. Aug. 9. The exam is open to individuals in grades 9 and up. Students will receive detailed feedback on their results. Registration is required. The event is sponsored by the Old Bridge…

  • Library schedules Aug. 6 computer class

    A new course titled “Tips and Tricks for Beginner Computer Users” is set for 6-8 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road. Topics will include “How Do I Copy and Paste?,” “What Is Software?,” “What Is Hardware?,” “How Do I Use Folders?,” “How Do I Navigate Through My Computer’s Files and Folders?,”…

  • Full opening of Ernston Rd. expected by Labor Day

    BY DEANNA McLAFFERTY Correspondent SAYREVILLE — The last portion of the Ernston Road and Bordentown Avenue intersection is expected to open by Labor Day, according to Sayreville Borough Engineer Jay Cornell. Motorists were finally able to reach the intersection via three of its legs when it opened after nearly 10 weeks on June 29. However,…

  • NASA enthusiast’s resting place is among the stars

    Milltown family grants final wishes through rocket launch BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer William Petry, a NASA enthusiast, passed away suddenly just before Thanksgiving 2010. In accordance with his wishes, some of his ashes were blasted into space in May. MILLTOWN — On July 21, 1969, countless Americans sat in front of their television sets…

  • Knights offering trip to Las Vegas

    Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061, Sayreville, will sponsor an Oct. 8-12 all-inclusive trip to Harrah’s Hotel Casino, Las Vegas. A bus will depart from the Knights council home, Washington Road, for an 8:55 a.m. Oct. 8 nonstop flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Las Vegas. Travelers will be taken by bus from the Las…

  • Talk to shed light on weight-loss surgery

    Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division, will sponsor a seminar titled “Is Weight-Loss Surgery Right for Me?” 7-8 p.m. Aug. 13 in Auxiliary Hall B and C, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital, Ferry Road between routes 9 and 18. Dr. Oluseun Sowemimo will lead a discussion on several…

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