• Fees to be waived at pet-adoption event

    The Sayreville PetAdoption Center (SPAC) will sponsor a Valentine’s Day Open House and Adoption Event noon-4 p.m. Feb. 11 and 12 at the shelter, 1400 Main St. Adoption fees will be waived for all pets during the event; adoption applications are required. Pets are spayed/neutered, up-to-date with vaccines, tested, dewormed, and will receive a veterinary…

  • S.R. GOP to celebrate at Red and White Ball

    The South River Republican Organization will hold its annual Red and White Ball 6-11 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Portuguese Fisherman Restaurant and Bar, 11 Jackson St., South River. Acocktail hour is set for 6 p.m. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $50 per person; RSVP by Feb. 20. Checks should be made…

  • Project Graduation plans Comedy Night

    The Spotswood High School 2012 Project Graduation Committee will host a Comedy Night beginning at 5 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Stress Factory Comedy Club, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Tickets cost $35 each for a buffet dinner and the show; beverages are not included. Checks should be made payable to SHS Project Graduation. Seniors…

  • Luncheon proceeds to support St. Peter’s

    Carrabba’s Italian Grill will sponsor a Buffet-Style Luncheon Feb. 19 at the Spotswood Firehouse, 495 Main St. Seatings are set for 1 and 2:30 p.m. Proceeds will support the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Irene’s damage at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Spotswood. The menu will include soup, penne pomodoro, ravioli, chicken marsala, dessert, coffee or tea.…

  • AARP sets meeting, lottery presentation

    East BrunswickAARP Chapter No. 4855 will hold its next general meeting 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14 at the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Ann Rivell, public information officer, New Jersey State Lottery, will offer a presentation titled “New Jersey Lottery: Where the Money Goes Tour.” Guests are welcome. For more information, call 732-238-5678.

  • Library to ring in Pan-Asian New Year

    Asian dance, fashions and more will be showcased at the Pan-Asian Lunar New Year Celebration set for 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The event will feature various Asian-themed performances, including Chinese music and dance. Two young award-winning martial artists will perform. A yo-yo demonstration also is…

  • ‘Self: Scape’ art exhibition at MCC

    An art exhibition, “Self: Scape,” is being held at the Middlesex County College Studio Theatre Gallery, on the college’s Edison campus, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., through March 8. The gallery is open weekdays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The exhibition includes international and national artists Mayumi Hamanaka, Lena Lapschina, Ron Saunders, Tatana Kellner, Kim Owens…

  • Provident to raise funds for FoodBank

    The Provident Bank will once again hold a Deposit $1 of Hope fundraising drive at each of its branches Feb. 13-April 2 to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ). “The Community FoodBank needs our help more than ever. A survey last year by the New Jersey Federation of Food Banks found that 49…

  • Tickets available for trip to Atlantic City

    The Saints Peter and Paul Church Altar Society will sponsor a Feb. 23 bus trip to the Showboat Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the church parking lot, Whitehead Avenue, South River. Cost is $30, with a $30 return in slot dollars upon arrival at the casino. Refreshments will be…

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