• Author to shed light on Houdini, silents

    Matthew Solomon, author of “Disappearing Tricks: Silent Film, Houdini, and the New Magic of the Twentieth Century,” will discuss his book beginning at 7 p.m. July 22 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Solomon will offer a presentation on Houdini’s 30-year career through images and short video clips. The event is…

  • Flea-market vendors and crafters sought

    The South River Office on Aging is seeking vendors and crafters for its Indoor Community Flea Market set for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 88 Jackson St., South River. Rental cost is $10 per table for South River residents, $15 per table for nonresidents; proof of residency required. Space…

  • Book-signing proceeds will aid local theater

    Pete Trabucco, author of “America’s Top Roller Coasters and Amusement Parks,” will hold a benefit book signing 1-7 p.m. July 17 at the Main Street Theatre Company, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Trabucco, a pilot and roller-coaster enthusiast, offers an inside look at where the best thrill rides and amusement parks in the…

  • Holt will conduct telephone town hall

    Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th District) will host a telephone town-hall meeting with central New Jersey residents at 7:30 p.m. July 20. The one-hour meeting will provide participants with an opportunity to ask questions and share views on the issues facing New Jersey and the country — the economy, health care reform, energy sustainability, retirement security,…

  • Holt will conduct telephone town hall

    Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th District) will host a telephone town-hall meeting with central New Jersey residents at 7:30 p.m. July 20. The one-hour meeting will provide participants with an opportunity to ask questions and share views on the issues facing New Jersey and the country — the economy, health-care reform, energy sustainability, retirement security, the…

  • Readers going on ‘Blind Date’ at library

    Visitors are encouraged to participate in “Blind Date With a Book” by checking out one or more books individually wrapped in brown paper at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. The program will run through July 17. The mysterious packages are designed to offer patrons a chance to discover a new author or try…

  • Participants sought for home-arts event

    The Middlesex County Fair Association invites county residents to participate in the Home- Arts Festival at the Middlesex County Fair set for Aug. 2-8 at the fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Home-arts categories include photography, art, vegetables, fruits, flowers, baking and canning, crafts, sewing, quilts, needlework, knitting and crochet, handwork and woodworking. Prizes will be…

  • Public invited to shelter Kitten Shower

    Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., Sayreville, will host its annual Kitten Shower noon-4 p.m. July 24. Guests are asked to bring a can of Purina kitten/cat chow, canned cat/kitten food, kitten milk/formula, bedding, treats and cat litter for the “wishing well.” All supplies are needed. Kittens and adult cats will be available for…

  • Fishing Derby planned in Monroe

    The Monroe Township Recreation Department will hold its annual Fishing Derby for Monroe residents 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 10 at Molders Fish Farm, John Wall Road, Monroe. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Hooks, bobbers and worms will be provided. Participants must bring their own fishing poles. The free event will include refreshments. Prizes will…

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