• ‘Jersey Boys’ tribute group will perform

    The Greenbriar at Whittingham Parade of Stars, Monroe, will present a “Jersey Boys” tribute group featuring The Unexpected Boys singing the songs of Frankie Valli at 8 p.m. April 21 at the Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center, Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. The Unexpected Boys, all Broadway veterans, will perform the hit songs…

  • Volleyball fundraiser to benefit MS research

    The Spotswood High School Octagon Community Club will sponsor its annual MS Volleyball Challenge April 5 from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The event is a fundraiser for multiple sclerosis research. The club has raised more than $95,000 for the cause over the years. For those who cannot attend the event,…

  • Egg hunt to benefit special-needs children

    Zinna’s Bistro will present its “Easter Egg-stravaanza” on April 7 from noon to 3 p.m. to benefit the Jamesburg Elks Lodge #2180 special-needs children program. There will be an Easter egg hunt on the patio starting at noon. Hunt times are: age 3 and under, noon; ages 4 to 6, 1 p.m.; and ages 7…

  • Launch party set for new art blog

    The public is invited to celebrate the launch of Throckmartin.com, an art blog chronicling the journey of an artist and her art making process. This event will take place on March 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Makeda Restaurant & Gallery, 338 George St., New Brunswick. The event will feature an install of paintings…

  • E.B. PBA Easter Egg Hunt on tap

    The East Brunswick PBA Local 145 will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Warnsdorfer Elementary School, 9 Hardenburg Lane, on March 31 at 11 a.m. The event is open to members of the public under age 10. There will be a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Rain date is April 1 at 11…

  • Monroe’s egg hunt to be held March 31

    Monroe Township’s annual egg hunt and bonnet/top hat contest will be held at noon March 31 at the Daniel Ryan Football Field, 41 N. State Home Road, Monroe Township. The event is open to township residents only. In the event of rain, the event will be held at the Monroe Hockey Rink, 120 Monmouth Road.…

  • Milltown board keeping tax levy flat for 2012-13

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The Board of Education’s preliminary budget for the 2012-13 school year would increase staffing levels while holding the school tax rate flat. The $14.3 million budget, if adopted, would be supported by a $12.4 million tax levy, the same amount collected to support the current school year’s $13.6…

  • St. Bart’s Knights slate dinner, comedy night

    The St. Bartholomew Knights of Columbus will sponsor a comedy night and buffet dinner April 14 in the parish hall, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 8:30 p.m. The cost is $35 per person. Show tickets include all food, beverages and entertainment by three…

  • Softball teams sought for charity tourney

    Coed teams are sought for a softball tournament fundraiser for Camp Quality of New Jersey. The friendly tournament will take place on March 31 at Veterans Park in Old Bridge. The cost is $300 per team. All proceeds go directly to Camp Quality, a nonprofit organization that pays for children with cancer to attend summer…

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