• Learn about your food at E.B. library

    Food & Water Watch and East Brunswick Green Living present “Labeling Genetically Engineered Foods: Do We Have the Right to Know?” 7-9 p.m. April 30 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. The speaker is Karina Wilkinson, part of a team of organizers at Food & Water Watch who are working…

  • Islamic faith will be discussed at library

    A lecture titled “Understanding Islam” is set for 11 a.m. May 2 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Guest presenter Dr. Christopher Taylor, professor of religion and director of the Middle East studies program at Drew University, Madison, will provide a broad introduction to the major tenets of Islamic faith, ritual practices,…

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    Amanda Rossman, 9, waits for the Parade of Nations to start during a diversity celebration at Lawrence Brook Elementary School, East Brunswick, on March 30. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • County sets birthday parties for age 90-plus

    The Middlesex County Office of Aging & Disabled Services will hold Birthday Bashes for senior citizens age 90 and over as part of its National Older Americans Month celebration. Three lunchtime events have been scheduled this year. The first will be held April 26 at the Edison Senior Center, the second on May 2 at…

  • Donations needed for pet shelter yard sale

    The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center (SPAC), 1400 Main St., seeks donations for its annual spring yard sale to be held April 29. Donations may be dropped off from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 14 and 15 only. Televisions, computer monitors, clothing or shoes cannot be accepted. For more information, call Carmen, event coordinator, at…

  • Sociable Singles will gather April 29

    Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold a meeting 1-4 p.m. April 29 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.

  • GREEN SCENE

    April: Spring blew in wildly this year GOTTI KELLEY “April comes in like an idiot, babbling and strewing flowers.” — Edna St. Vincent Millay O verwhelmed and prone to procrastinate — Maureen Dowd said it so well in her recent column. It can definitely be applied to many of us who tend to put off…

  • Church seeks vendors for May 5 Spring Fair

    The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, 175 Gatzmer Ave., Jamesburg, will hold a Spring Fair on its grounds on May 5 from noon to 6 p.m. There is a rain date of May 6 from 1 to 6 p.m. There will be food, games, horseback rides and crafts. Craft vendors are needed. Call the church office…

  • College/career fair at Spotswood H.S.

    Spotswood High School, 105 Summerhill Road, will hold a College/Career Fair 6-8 p.m. April 24. The event is free and open to all high school students and their parents. The College/Career Fair is an opportunity to speak with representatives from trade schools, public and private colleges and universities as well as the military. For more…

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