• South River Memorial Day parade May 28

    South River’s Memorial Day parade will be held Monday, May 28, beginning at 1 p.m. The parade will start at Main Street and Hillside Avenue, turn onto Jackson Street, then onto Ferry Street and finally onto Main Street, ending at the War Memorial building. All are welcome. For more information, call the municipal office at…

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    Ashley Pereira of Sayreville and Nicolette Waksmundzki of Monroe were among 42 students from Middlesex County College geology and oceanography classes who volunteered to clean Laurence Harbor Waterfront Park in April. The program was organized by Clean Ocean Action, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of marine waters off the New Jersey and New…

  • June 2 walk to benefit LeGrand trust fund

    The second annual Walk to Believe fundraiser will be held June 2 at the Rutgers University Stadium, Busch Campus, Piscataway. Proceeds of the 5K walk will benefit the Eric LeGrand Believe Trust Fund, a fund established to offer support and cover expenses for Rutgers University football player Eric LeGrand and his family, as he continues…

  • Foundation commits funds to enhance pediatric cancer research

    Sherrie and Michael Wells offer $100,000 to CINJ in honor of their late son, Brady BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Sherrie and Michael Wells fully understand the need to support pediatric cancer research. Their son, Brady Michael, died in July 2010, just three weeks shy of his second birthday, from acute undifferentiated leukemia.…

  • Sociable Singles will gather May 20

    Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold a meeting 1-4 p.m. May 20 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The event will feature discussion, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. The group is designed for individuals ages 50 and above. New members are welcome. For information, call 609-655-5137.

  • Church seeks to save ‘soles’

    JAMESBURG — Monroe Community Church wants people to do some ‘sole’ searching for their second shoe collection benefiting CUMAC ECHO of Paterson. The church, located at the Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Ave., Jamesburg, will be a weekend collection site throughout May. Collection hours on Saturdays are 3-5 p.m., and Sunday hours are 9 a.m.…

  • Zumba fundraiser to benefit drama club

    The East Brunswick High School (EBHS) Drama Club Drama Club Parents Association will hold a Zumba fundraiser 7:30 p.m. May 30 in the lower gym at the high school, 380 Cranbury Road. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for EBHS students. Net proceeds will benefit the EBHS Drama Club.…

  • Auxiliary will host Thank-You Dinner

    The East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 Ladies Auxiliary will host a Thank-You Friday-Night Dinner 6-8 p.m. May 18 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road. The event will be the auxiliary’s final dinner of the season. The menu will feature appetizers, a carving station, roast beef, vegetables, salad, desserts and more.…

  • Strawberry Days coming to Giamarese

    Strawberry Days at Giamarese Farm, 155 Fresh Ponds Road, East Brunswick, are set for 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 19, 20, 26 and 27. The free events will feature strawberry shortcake made from field-fresh strawberries. Burgers and hotdogs will be available for purchase. Guests who want to pick their own strawberries should stop in the farm…

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