• Library trustees will meet July 14

    The Old Bridge Library board of trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. July 14 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The public is welcome to attend. Formal action may be taken on agenda items or other matters before the board.

  • Free summer concerts slated at county parks

    The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders’ free summer concert series will continue with upcoming performances in four county parks. All concerts are free of charge and open to the public. The schedule is as follows: • July 7, 2-3:30 p.m. — The Scott Michaels Quartet will present “Pop Music Through the Years” with leader…

  • Holistic Moms panel sets Ice Cream Social

    Holistic Moms Network, Middlesex County Chapter, will hold an Ice Cream Social 6:30-9 p.m. July 6 at the Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Guests are asked to bring their favorite ice cream, popsicle, raw ice cream, nondairy frozen dessert, etc., to share. County parents/caregivers who are interested in holistic living, alternative health care,…

  • Barbecued chicken on menu at church

    The First Reformed Church of South River, 40 Thomas St., will hold a Barbecued Chicken Dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m. July 10. The fundraiser menu will include chicken (thigh, wing, drumstick), green salad, coleslaw, potato salad, rice, green beans, roll, dessert and beverage. Takeout orders will be available. Cost is $12 for adults, $5 for children under…

  • Christian Center plans Ham Dinner

    The Golden Rule Christian Center at Trinity United Methodist Church, 815 Bordentown Ave., Sayreville, will host a Ham Dinner 4:30-7 p.m. July 17. Dinner will include potatoes, vegetables, rolls and butter, a beverage and homemade desserts. Takeout dinners will be available. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-12; youngsters under age 5…

  • Toastmasters Club will meet at library

    The Old Bridge Toastmasters Club will meet 7:30-9:30 p.m. July 1 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The “learn-by-doing” public-speaking club is designed to improve an individual’s speaking, listening and presentation skills in a comfortable atmosphere. Participants proceed at their own pace. New members are always welcome. For more information, call…

  • Tickets on sale for Circle Line trip

    Sayreville AARP Chapter No. 4853 will sponsor a Sept. 21 Circle Line trip around Manhattan. Cost is $55 per person and includes bus transportation and the three-hour boat excursion. For more information and to reserve, call Sarah at 732-238-8049 or Chan at 732-721- 1572.

  • Stitchers will sew quilts for charity

    The Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet 7:30-9:30 p.m. July 12 at Grace Lutheran Church, 200 Park Ave., Freehold. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The group will bring in machines and other supplies for members to sew quilts for charity. Interested individuals should register by calling Gail at 732-679-9627. Participants will be placed…

  • ‘Herbal Medicine’ to be topic at library

    A program titled “Introduction to Herbal Medicine” is planned for 7 p.m. July 7 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Guest presenter will be Virginia Ahearn, a practitioner and teacher of herbal medicine. The program is free of charge and open to the public. Registration is not required.…

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