• Big Band Concert on tap at music center

    The Imperial Music Center will present a Big Band Concert 2-4 p.m. Sept. 5 at the center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River, across from the South River Public Library and the firehouse. A light lunch will be available for purchase noon-2 p.m. A $5 per person concert donation would be appreciated. For more information, call…

  • Pet-adoption event scheduled for Aug. 21

    The Purina Pro Plan Rally to Rescue Across America tour will make a stop at the seventh annual Because Your Dog Is Worth It Too Day set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 21 at L’Oréal USA Facility, 35 Broadway Road, Cranbury. The nationwide tour is dedicated to finding homes for animals in need. Pro Plan…

  • Tiki Night on tap for Aug. 21 at Elks lodge

    The South Amboy Elks will host a Tiki Night 7-11 p.m. Aug. 21 at the lodge, Washington Street. Cost is $25 per person and includes food, a DJ and limited open bar. For tickets, call 732-727-7170 or visit the lodge.

  • Slots remain in OLV ad journal

    The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) 125th Anniversary Ad Journal Committee has extended the deadline for purchasing an ad to Aug. 31. Prices are: $200, full page; $100, halfpage; $75, quarter-page; $50, business card; $10, benefactor. For more information or to place an ad, call Michael at 732-727-7639.

  • Ticket sale to benefit scholarships, charities

    The East Brunswick Woman’s Club is selling tickets for the 3 p.m. Oct. 10 performance of “How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” at Playhouse 22, East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Tickets cost $30 each. Proceeds from the sale will support scholarships and local charities. Ticket holders are invited to partake…

  • Pirate Billy Bones’ coming to library

    Youngsters will learn how to become a true buccaneer when “Pirate Billy Bones” visits the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, at 11 a.m. Aug. 21. The show, which features David Engle, will offer children lessons on how to stand, talk, laugh, eat and sing like a pirate. There will be “on-your-feet” audience…

  • Breakfast benefit set for E.B. resident

    The American Legion Post 214 Auxiliary in South River invites the public to a Benefit Breakfast for the Tommie Lukowski Cancer Fund. Tommie, a 20-year-old resident of East Brunswick, is involved in his second battle with cancer. He was first diagnosed at 17. The breakfast will be held on Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. to…

  • ‘Monsters Inc.’ to be screened Aug. 21

    The Sayreville Recreation Department will sponsor an outdoor screening of “Monsters Inc.” at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Kennedy Park, Washington Road. Guests should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Vendors will be on site. Registration is not required. For more information, call 732-390- 7092 or 732-390-7096.

  • Reading club finale planned for Aug. 26

    The Sayreville Public Library Children’s Summer Reading Club Tricky-Tray Finale is set for 6 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St. Youngsters who join the club and log reading hours throughout the summer are invited to attend. The event will feature more than 50 prizes including books, DVDs and toys. Interested…

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