• Art at the library

    Carl Frankel’s “Aftermath” and Leonard Hoiland’s “Colorful Flowers” are among the many works included in the Suburban Artist Guild’s ongoing display at the East Brunswick Public Library. From watercolors to pastels, the pieces line the walls for all patrons to enjoy. The guild, formed in Central Jersey in 1963, focuses on helping artists exchange ideas…

  • ‘Fall Prevention’ to be topic in Monroe

    The Gardens of Monroe will present a lecture titled “Fall Prevention” at 12:30 p.m. March 24 at Waterside Villas, 1 Overlook Drive, Monroe. Topics of discussion will include the warning signs among older adults at risk for falls; helpful tips for home safety; and the seriousness of falls in the older population. A light lunchwill…

  • Theater fundraiser will benefit LBWP

    The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) will present A Watershed Evening at the Playhouse, a fundraiser set for March 23 at the George Street Playhouse, New Brunswick. A wine-and-cheese tasting will kick off the evening at 7 p.m. A performance of “The Fox on the Fairway,” a comedy adventure about love and golf, will follow…

  • Chili Cook-Off planned for March 29

    The Chelsea at East Brunswick and Cranbury Center will sponsor a Chili Cook- Off 5-7 p.m. March 29 at Chelsea Assisted Living, 606 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The event will feature a friendly competition between the Chelsea chef, Cranbury chefs and some local restaurants including Jack’s Corner Market and Chili’s. Judging will be based on…

  • Tickets on sale for April 2 Casino Night

    The Spotswood Education Foundation will sponsor an April Fool’s Casino Night April 2 at Spotswood Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent Avenue. The event will feature a variety of casino games including roulette, craps, blackjack, poker and Texas Hold ’Em; food; and beer and wine. Raffle prizes will include a 42-inch flat-screen LED TV, tickets to…

  • Adults invited to March 29-31 auditions

    Tryouts for the upcoming Berdanhand Productions presentation of “Fade Out at Clo-Achers,” a two-act spoof on life in an adult community, are set for 7:30 p.m. March 29-31 at the Mercer County Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor, in Twin Rivers, next to CVS. Adults of all ages are invited to audition. Rehearsals will begin…

  • Churchill to stage comic ‘Vampire High’

    The Churchill Junior High School Drama Club will present “New Kids at Vampire High” 7 p.m. March 23-25 at the school, 18 Norton Road, East Brunswick. The play, a comic look at the “Twilight” series and teenage pop culture, will be directed by Lynne Elson and Christina Maffa. General-admission cost is $8, $5 for students…

  • Potential candidates’ résumés due March 26

    Individuals who are interested in running for the South River Borough Council as a Republican candidate should forward their résumés by March 26 to the South River Republican Organization, P.O. Box 373, South River, NJ 08882.

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    Left: Patrick Tully, as Kenickie, performs “Grease Lightning.” Above: Peter Ogrodnik, as Danny, rehearses a scene from the Spotswood High School Drama Club’s production of “Grease” Monday night. Shows are set for March 17, 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. and March 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10; $6 for students and seniors. Contact…

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