• Focus on health care at caregivers meeting

    Rita Harris, business development manager for the Visiting Nurse Association Health Group (VNAHG), will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Reformed Church Home Caregivers Support Group set for 2-3:15 p.m. Aug. 16 at the facility, 1990 Route 18 north. Harris will present an overview of VNAHG services for in-home health care…

  • Knights Oldies Dance planned for Aug. 19

    The next Knights of Columbus monthly Rock ’n’ Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. Aug. 19 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the oldies. Admission is $10 per person and includes coffee, cake and soda.…

  • Three Scouts bring cheer to special-needs campers

    BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Girl Scouts Lucy Tamke (l-r), Liana Fowler and Mary Ellen Redmond from Troop 80179 in Old Bridge present Camp ROBIN Director Pero with the Xbox 360 and Kinect system as part of their Silver Award project. OLD BRIDGE — Three local Girl Scouts are close to earning one of the…

  • Toastmasters slates meeting at library

    The Old Bridge Toastmasters Club will meet 6:30-8:45 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The “learn-by-doing” public-speaking club is designed to improve an individual’s speaking, listening and presentation skills in a comfortable atmosphere. Participants proceed at their own pace and receive mentoring assistance from an…

  • Registration slated for rec programs

    The Sayreville Recreation Department will accept registration beginning Aug. 15 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. 15. Interested individuals may register 8:30…

  • Vendor spots open at Aug. 27 yard sale

    The St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church Holy Name Society will sponsor a Community Yard Sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 27 in the parking lot at the church, 30 Jackson St., South River. Vendor spaces are available at a cost of $20 per table. Hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and beverages will be available for purchase during…

  • Tryouts scheduled for ‘Sweeney Todd’

    Auditions for the upcoming Playhouse 22 production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, 17 and 21 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Callbacks, by invitation only, are scheduled for Aug. 22. Performances are set for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Oct.…

  • Teens spearhead drive to aid animal shelter

    The Old Bridge Public Library Teens TakingAction will hold a drive to benefit the Old BridgeAnimal Shelter Aug. 15- 27. Donations may be dropped in a collection bin at the library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The shelter has requested the following items: wood-burning stove pellets (or any type of pellet litter); canned kitten/puppy food;…

  • fundraisers 

    Aug. 12 & Fridays through Oct. 21  Cruisin’ for the Kids Cruise Nights, sponsored by the Just Us Cruisers classiccar club, 6-9 p.m., in the parking lot at Peterpank Diner, Route 9 north, South Amboy/Sayreville. Family-oriented events featuring classic cars; children’s games; DJ with music from the ’50s-’80s; trophies; fan-belt toss; more. Proceeds benefit…

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