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Donations sought for Used-Clothing Drive
The Lawrence Brook PTA Fifth-Grade Committee will sponsor a Used-Clothing Drive 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 16. Donations may be dropped off at the school’s rear door, off Hamlin Road, East Brunswick. Items sought include clothing (men’s, women’s, children’s); linens (blankets, sheets, bedspreads, pillows, towels, curtains, tablecloths, etc.); and stuffed animals and hard toys (cars, trucks,…
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Dance to the oldies at O.B. Knights hall
The next Knights of Columbus monthly Rock ’n’ Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. April 15 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ, dancing to the oldies, a 50/50 drawing and door prizes. Admission is $10 per person and…
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Artists’ reception, wooden toy show set at Fiddleheads
JAMESBURG— FourNewJersey artists will host a free reception to mark the opening of the spring gallery show at Fiddlehead’s restaurant April 17 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Ted Tharney of East Brunswick, Nancy Casteras of Colonia, Michael Ciccotello of Little Silver and Gary Blatz of Green Mountain Toys, formerly of East Brunswick, will present their…
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Monroe board majority supports school budget
Budget would raise taxes $368 on average home BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer MONROE — The Board of Education has adopted a school budget that totals $102.9 million and would raise the tax rate by 20 cents. The budget, which goes to voters on April 27, would increase taxes $368 per year on the average…
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Palmas to perform at Easter concert
“Lead Me to the Cross: An Easter Celebration Concert,” featuring Patsy, Angelo, Alyssa and Gianine Palma —The Palma Family Vocalists, is set for 7:30 p.m. April 16 at Sayre Woods Bible Church, 2290 Route 9 south, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Admission is free of charge. Complimentary refreshments will be served. A…
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Polio Network slates April 16 conference
“Polio and Post-Polio: A Family Affair” will be the theme of the 21st annual conference of the Polio Network of New Jersey, to be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 16 at the Bridgewater Marriott Hotel, Bridgewater. Dr. StuartA. Hirsch, orthopedic surgeon and a partner in BioSport Orthopedics, Bridgewater, will give the major address on issues…
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Nominees sought for rec/parks award
The township of East Brunswick is accepting nominations for the 2010 Friends of Recreation, Parks and Community Services Award. Created to recognize the efforts of individuals, organizations and corporations who have assisted the township’s recreation, parks and community-service programs, the awards are presented annually as part of the July Is Recreation and Parks Month campaign.…
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Three running for two seats on Spotswood BOE
Voters will also decide on $25.1M school budget during April 27 election BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Bill Loschiavo SPOTSWOOD — Three candidates are seeking two terms on the Board of Education on April 27, and in an unusual turn of events, all three are already in office. Donna Faulkenberry, who was first elected in…
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‘Lucky’ cat adoption will run April 15-23
Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will host Lucky Colors of Spring Cat Adoption Days April 15-23. Every day a different “lucky color” will be featured, and adopters who select a “lucky-color” cat will pay only $5 to adopt the animal. All cats are spayed/neutered, up-to-date with vaccines, FELV/FIV/heartworm negative and dewormed. Available cats…
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