• Event celebrates Israel Independence Day

    The Israel Affairs Committee of the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane, will hold its annual Yom Haatzmaut (Israel Independence Day) event at 7 p.m. April 26. The preprogram lecture “From Iraq to Israel and NJ” will begin at 6 p.m. A flag memorial service at 7 p.m. will be followed by a celebration…

  • VFW’s comedy, dinner benefit set for April 27

    The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 133 and 4699 and the Military Order of the Cooties Pup Tents 7 and 41 will present “An Evening of Comedy and Live Entertainment” with Joey Scarpelli as Father Guido Sarducci, as well as Joey Mitchell and live music from Jersey SureCats and Sportin’ Wood. The event will take…

  • Lawrence Brook PTA to host tricky tray

    Lawrence Brook Elementary School PTA will hold a tricky tray April 20 at the school, 48 Sullivan Way. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the drawings begin at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds will go toward purchasing items, cultural arts assemblies, author visits and other programs to enhance the learning environment at Lawrence Brook. Prizes…

  • E.B. schools announce learning program for kids ages 3 and 4

    EAST BRUNSWICK — The school district’s Community Programs department announced this week it will launch the Early Learning Academy this fall. The initiative follows the department’s successful implementation of the Kindergarten Extended Care program and earlymorning and after-school care, and is aimed at fulfilling a need expressed in the community, according to school officials. Beginning…

  • DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS

    Mother’s Day garden retreat LIZZ DINNIGAN I ’m not sure exactly when our Mother’s Day garden tradition began, but I do remember that my sister, Mel, and I craved an escape from our grim reality — Mother’s Day celebrations without our beloved mom. Inevitably, we will always equate this tribute of a holiday with our…

  • Authors offer tips on getting published

    So you’ve finished that manuscript. Now what? Come to the East Brunswick Public Library 7 p.m. April 23 as local authors share tips and information on getting published in today’s market. Organized by the New Jersey Authors Network, authors will address questions such as how to know when your draft is ready to send out…

  • Spring craft festival April 29 at EBHS

    A spring craft festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 at East Brunswick High School (EBHS). Craft lovers are invited to enjoy the Spring Mother’s Day Gift Show at EBHS, 380 Cranbury Road. Handcrafted items will be available as well as awide variety of creations in all mediums. There will…

  • YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day on April 28

    The Raritan Valley YMCA in East Brunswick will joinmore than 1,700YMCAs nationwide for the YMCA’s annual Healthy Kids Day from noon to 4 p.m. April 28. This event uses free, fun, engaging and creative activities to encourage children and families to adopt behaviors that support a healthy lifestyle. Healthy Kids Day activities include an inflatable…

  • CODA

    New Jersey found a pot of gold, and wants to keep it GREG BEAN There’s a big tussle going on between the state of New Jersey and many of the companies that issue and distribute gift cards over who gets to keep the money left on the table if Cousin Brucie only spends $45 of…

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