• Tickets available for Ithacappella concert

    The East Brunswick Public School District Arts Department will present Ithacappella, the Ithaca (N.Y.) College all-male chorus, in a performance set for 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at the East Brunswick Performing Arts Center, Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane. The concert, the first of three cultural events in the arts department’s 2011-12 Arts in Education…

  • Toys for Tots drive will begin Nov. 25

    The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR) will collect new, unwrapped toys for its Toys for Tots program every Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 25-Dec. 17, in the Santa court, Nordstrom wing, at Menlo Park Mall, Edison. Cash donations also will be accepted. For more information, call Eddy Androvich at 732-698-2347.

  • Conjuring the Dead

    Dark Star Orchestra brings Grateful Dead concert experience to New Brunswick BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer Dark Star Orchestra, featuring (l-r) Dino English, Rob Koritz, Lisa MacKey, Rob Eaton, Rob Barraco, Kevin Rosen and Jeff Matson, will perform Nov. 22 in New Brunswick. BOB MINKIN To appreciate what Dark Star Orchestra does, it’s important to…

  • VFW to sponsor Atlantic City trip

    East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will offer a Dec. 4 trip to Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the post home, 485 Cranbury Road (behind the radiology group), East Brunswick. Cost is $20, with a $30 return to spend at the casino. To reserve,…

  • Book-fair event to support school

    Central Elementary School, East Brunswick, will sponsor a Book Fair 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 19 at Barnes and Noble, Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. Apercentage of all sales will be donated to the PTA. Several events will take place in the store noon-3 p.m. Central students and teachers will read books and their…

  • St. Bart’s teams raising funds for trip to nat’l championships

    Three cheerleading teams from the St. Bart’s Buffalos went to Sun Bank Arena in Trenton Nov. 6 to compete in the Big East AYC competition. All three teams were vying to advance to the National Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Fla., in early December. Both the Junior Pee Wee and Pee Wee teams finished in third…

  • Fish-Fry Dinner next up at legion post

    East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will host a Fish Fry as its next Friday-Night Dinner 6-8 p.m. Nov. 18 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road. The menu will include fish, vegetables and more. Cost is $9 per person. For more information, call 732-254- 9674 or log on to www.vfwpost133.org.

  • Signups slated for Buddyball in E.B.

    Fastbreak Basketball of East Brunswick will hold registration for its Buddyball division (children/young adults with special needs) and Pals (volunteers ages 13 years and older to assist the Buddies) 10 a.m.- noon Nov. 19 at Chittick School, Flagler Road, East Brunswick. Registration for Buddies costs $40, which includes a ball and a shirt. The regular…

  • Martin will serve third term as Helmetta mayor

    HELMETTA — Nancy Martin, who took over as mayor eight years ago, will serve the next four years at the helm of the small borough. Running uncontested in the Nov. 8 election, the independent candidate received 261 votes, winning re-election alongside her running mates for Borough Council. Incumbents Patrick Smith and Sewell Peckham garnered 268…

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