• Bariatric weight-loss group plans meeting

    Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor a Bariatric Weight-Loss Support Group meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 15 in Centennial Hall B at the hospital’s Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. The meeting is designed for individuals who have had weight-loss surgery, are contemplating weight-loss surgery or are trying to maintain a healthy weight. Facilitators Lauren…

  • Walk-A-Farm Fun Day will aid hunger relief

    Giamarese Farm, 155 Fresh Ponds Road, East Brunswick, will host a Walk-A-Farm Family Fun Day to benefit Farmers Against Hunger 9-11 a.m. Sept. 10. Rain date is Sept. 11. The event will feature a self-guided morning stroll near the Giamarese Farm orchards and farm fields. Stations will include face painting, the Rutgers Seeing Eye Dog…

  • Car-wash proceeds to aid baseball team

    The Titans travel baseball team will hold a car-wash fundraiser 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Madison Park Little League fields, Cheesequake Road, Old Bridge. Cost for cars is $5; vans and trucks, $7. All money raised will benefit tournament expenses for the Titans 16U and 11U divisions. Baked goods also will be available…

  • Fundraisers, open houses set at gyms

    Head Over Heels Gymnastics, 4440 Bordentown Ave., Sayreville, and 7 Kanes Lane, Middletown, will host open houses to mark National Gymnastics Day and fundraisers for Children’s Miracle Network 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sept. 17. Individuals of all ages are invited to attend and join in an attempt to break the world record for the most handstands done…

  • Tickets on sale for Elks Hog Roast

    The South Amboy Elks Motorcycle Committee will host a Hog Roast 1-7 p.m. Sept. 18 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave. The event will feature live music by the Black Knights and Hung Jury. Tickets, which cost $20 per adult in advance, $24 at the door, are available in advance or at the door. Youngsters…

  • Registration slated for rec programs

    The Sayreville Recreation Department is accepting registration for its upcoming fall classes, “Seasonal Crafts,” “Stations of Fun,” “Snacks R Us,” “Snacks R Us With Mom” and “Once Upon a Time” as well as “Little Kids Playtime” at Kennedy Park. Sessions will begin the week of Sept. 12. Interested individuals may register 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays,…

  • Gift card will go to blood donors

    Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 will sponsor a blood drive 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Knights Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The bloodmobile will be parked in front of the building. A$10 ShopRite gift card will go to individuals who donate a pint of blood.…

  • Car show to benefit Cooper Scholarship

    The Chris Cooper Scholarship Fund will hold its first Cooper Classic Car Show 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 24 at Burke’s Park, Washington Road, Sayreville. Rain date is Oct. 2. The event will feature the show, raffles, a 50/50, food, trophies, vendors, a DJ and live music by Kaotic Control. Car registration is $10 in advance,…

  • fundraisers 

    Sept. 9  Drive-In Movie Double Feature, sponsored by the St. Ambrose Improvements Committee, featuring a screening of Disney-Pixar’s “Toy Story 3” (rated G) followed by Disney’s “Bedtime Stories” (rated PG) starring Adam Sandler, parking lot opens at 6 p.m., cartoons shown before double feature, first movie at 7:30 p.m., in the church/school parking lot,…

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