• 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: • July 25, 6-7:30 p.m. — Mark Heter and His Band, Warren Park Mini Theater, Florida Grove Road, Woodbridge;…

  • Starfish, sea urchins coming to library

    The Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, will host a “Fish Tales and Ocean Oddballs” show at 6 p.m. July 22. Youngsters of all ages are invited to touch live starfish, spiny sea urchins, horseshoe crabs, decorator crabs and other animals. To register, log on to www.sayrevillelibrary. org.

  • Date change for Seniors Tricky Tray

    The Old Bridge Friends of Seniors Tricky Tray, originally planned for July 16, has been rescheduled to July 23 at the George Bush Senior Center in the township municipal complex, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Ticket sales will begin at 10:30 a.m. Calling is set to start at 12:30 p.m. For…

  • VFW ladies auxiliary plans July 27 meeting

    The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Sayreville, will hold its next monthly meeting at 8 p.m. July 27 at the post home, Jernee Mill Road. Refreshments will be served. All women are invited. For more information, call 732-264-3041.

  • Tickets on sale for Elks Pig Roast

    South Amboy Elks will host its annual Pig Roast 3-7 p.m. Aug. 7 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave. The event will feature music by the Southern Steel Band, hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, corn on the cob and pig. Draft beer and soda also will be provided. Tickets, which cost $25 per adult in advance,…

  • Teens invited to Publishing Panel

    The Old Bridge Public Library Teen Writing Group invites young people in grades 6- 12 to a Publishing Professionals Panel set for 7 p.m. July 30 at the Old Bridge Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Editors, publicists and other professionals from Simon and Schuster and Penguin will be at the library to…

  • Vendors sought for Sept. 25 Elks event

    East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 is seeking vendors to participate in an event set for Sept. 25. Unusual or unique merchandise, including spiritual and holistic jewelry, crystals, etc., is sought. For more information, email Karen at thecrow12358@ aol.com.

  • Donors sought for Aug. 7 blood drive

    St. Thomas the Apostle Church, in cooperation with Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, will hold a summer blood drive 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 7 in the parish auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Donors must be between the ages of 17 and 75, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in reasonably good health.

  • Sign up ongoing for vacation Bible school

    The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville, 172 Main St., Sayreville, across from Borough Hall, is accepting registration for its vacation Bible school set for 6:15-8:30 p.m. Aug. 16-20. This year’s theme will be “Travel Around the World With Noah by Ark.” Cost is $15 per child, plus $2 for a T-shirt; $40 per family of…

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