• Beach Book Sale ongoing at library

    Beach Book Sale ongoing at library

    The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will sponsor its Beach Book Sale through June 30 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. The sale features fiction paperbacks, audiobooks and hardcover books. Shoppers may fill a grocery-store plastic bag with books for $5; the handles must close. Proceeds from the event will help to pay for…

  • Children’s book author to visit library

    Children’s book author to visit library

    The Old Bridge Public Library will continue its Meet the Author series with a presentation by children’s book author Cheryl Matsen-Nieves beginning at 2 p.m. June 25 at the library main branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The event also is a part of the library’s summer reading program. Matsen-Nieves’ books include the Journey Beyond…

  • Waiting list added for trip to Philadelphia Zoo

    Waiting list added for trip to Philadelphia Zoo

    American Legion Post No. 253, 60 DeVoe Ave., Spotswood, will sponsor a June 26 bus trip to the Philadelphia Zoo. A waiting list has been started for a second bus. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the post home. Return will be at approximately 7 p.m. Cost is $37 and includes bus transportation…

  • Masons set June 25 Charity Pig Roast

    Masons set June 25 Charity Pig Roast

    Milltown Lodge No. 294 Free and Accepted Masons will hold its annual Charity Pig Roast 1-5 p.m. June 25 at the American Legion Joyce Kilmer Post No. 25 Pavilion, 4 JFK Blvd, Milltown. Proceeds from the event, which will be held rain or shine, will benefit participating Milltown Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts.…

  • Entertainer to kick off library reading program

    Entertainer to kick off library reading program

    Summer reading at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, will begin with an event featuring entertainer David Darwin at 11 a.m. June 22. Darwin mixes comedy, juggling and more into his one-man sideshow. His comedy is suitable for the whole family and involves heavy audience participation. Darwin is best known for…

  • For the record

    The East Brunswick Police Department has partnered with SOBA College Recovery in its initiative to reach out to residents struggling with opiate addiction. The company was misidentified in a story in last week’s East Brunswick Sentinel. with photo Ira Roth, commander of the Jewish War Veterans, left, and Irwin Steinlight of the Vietnam Veterans of…

  • Historical society hits artifact milestone

    Historical society hits artifact milestone

    By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — The South River Historical and Preservation Society (SRHPS) made history earlier this spring by adding the 10,000th item to its catalog of artifacts, many of which are on display at the South River Museum. “Because of the numbering system used in our catalog, it’s difficult to tell…

  • Senior Prom bridges gap between generations

    Senior Prom bridges gap between generations

    By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — High school students were not the only ones who got the opportunity to enjoy prom celebrations recently. Members of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) from Memorial Middle School held a “Senior Prom” where they invited senior citizens from Spotswood and Helmetta to a night of music and dancing.…

  • Kayak eco tours on tap at Cheesequake

    Kayak eco tours on tap at Cheesequake

    The New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry recently launched a kayaking eco-tour program that offers participants a close-up perspective on the ecosystems of Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge. Available dates are June 18 and 25; July 2, 10, 23 and 31; and Aug. 6. Each tour begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at approximately…

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