• Residents invited to free concerts in parks

    The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders free summer concert series will continue with performances in four county parks. All concerts are free of charge and open to the public. The upcoming schedule is as follows: • Aug. 8, 6-7:30 p.m. — The Great Rootin’Tootin’ High Falutin’ Puttin’ on the Ritz Novelty Band, Warren Park…

  • ‘High School Musical’ to close Plays-in-Park

    Middlesex County’s summer theater, Plays-in-the-Park, will conclude its 48th season of musicals with a production of “Disney’s High School Musical” 8:30 p.m. through Aug. 14 at the Stephen J. Capestro Theater in Roosevelt Park, Edison. There will be no performance Aug. 8. An audio-described performance is planned for Aug. 6 (rain date: Aug 7). A…

  • Around-the-world meals set at church

    Old Bridge Baptist Church, 21 Kossman St., East Brunswick, will host a series of Breakfasts Around the World 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sundays in August. Families are invited to partake of breakfasts in the style of China, Russia, South America and the United States. Family activities, designed to teach more about missions in the selected country, will…

  • Walk-in days set for at McCarrick h.s.

    Cardinal McCarrick/St. Mary’s High School will hold walk-in application days Aug. 11 and 12 from 8 a.m. to noon at the school, 310 Augusta St., South Amboy. The walk-in days are an opportunity to meet with an admission counselor and receive an admission decision that day. During the visit, those interested may tour the school…

  • Participants sought for conservation unit

    Applications are being accepted for the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps, whose mission is “to protect and preserve natural areas from misuse, polluters and the forces of nature” at the more than 7,000 acres of open space owned and maintained by Middlesex County. Conservation Corps crew members earn $8.50 per hour and will work 9…

  • Looking for ‘Trout in Classroom’ teachers

    Freehold Soil Conservation District, in partnership with the N.J. Division of Fish and Wildlife, is looking for teachers in Middlesex and Monmouth counties who are interested in raising trout in the classroom. “Trout in the Classroom” (TIC) is a supplementary, handson activity that engages students and helps to connect them to real-life water quality, fish…

  • ‘Stuart Little’ auditions Aug. 7

    Plays-in-the-Park is proud to announce auditions for its 18th annual indoor children’s musical “Stuart Little” Saturday, Aug. 7, at 2 p.m. at Plays-in-the-Park. Auditions will held backstage at the Roosevelt Park Amphitheater, 1 Pine Drive, Roosevelt Park, Edison. There seven roles available. “Stuart Little” (is not performed by children) can be played by a small…

  • Musical to raise funds for Daisy Association

    The East Brunswick Young Adult Charity Players (EBYACP) will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a production of “The Stars of Sunset Studios,” an original musical revue based on musical-theatre standards and top-40 songs, at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7 and 2 p.m. Aug. 8 at the East Brunswick Cultural Arts Center, 210 Dunhams Corner…

  • PAVA band shell open for Sunday dancing

    The Polonka picnic grove at PAVA (Polish Army Veterans Association of America) Post No. 208, William Street, South River, is open 4-8 p.m. every Sunday through Labor Day for dancing under the band shell. Music will be provided by a DJ., and Polish food will be available. Admission is $5 per person. All are welcome…

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