• June – Make things happen!

    GREEN SCENE GOTTI KELLEY “Green fingers are the exterior of a verdant heart.” — Russell Page Aperfect twist of silk scarf can catapult an ordinary outfit into a fashion achievement. Joy prevails in such moments. We gardeners can achieve a similar moment by planting summer bulbs. Placed with strategic aplomb, these subtropical plants lend glamour…

  • Sayreville salon grows cut-a-thon

    Above: Carrie Foster trims the hair of Adrianna Bolk, 6, of Sayreville, during the third annual Cuts for a Cure cut-a-thon at The Hair Shop on Washington Road, Parlin. The event raises money for the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Right: Stylists who volunteered their time during the June 6 event kept busy throughout…

  • fundraisers

    June 17 • Proceeds Night, sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes School, Milltown, 5-9 p.m., at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. Restaurant will donate 20 percent of each school supporter’s check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present event flier for donation to count. For fliers, call the school office at…

  • Community Yard Sale scheduled for June 19

    The Friends of the East Brunswick Public Library will hold its Community Yard Sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 19 at Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane, East Brunswick. Rain date is June 26. Refreshments will be offered for sale. Indoor restrooms will be available. For more information, call 732-390- 6767 or log on to www.ebpl.org…

  • Rec offers summer trips and programs

    The Milltown Department of Recreation will sponsor several upcoming events. All trips and programs are open to borough residents and nonresidents. Tickets are available for the Trenton Thunder vs. Binghamton Mets game set for 5 p.m. Aug. 8 at Waterfront Park, Trenton. Cost is $25 and includes ticket and bus transportation from Milltown Borough Hall.…

  • In the Bag Sale coming to hospital

    The Ernest R. Hansen Chapter Auxiliary at Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor an In the Bag Sale 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. June 22 at the hospital’s Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. A portion of the proceeds will benefit patient care services. For more information, call 732-324-5006.

  • Belarusian Festival on tap in South River

    St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Greek Orthodox Church, South River, will hold its 11th annual Belarusian Festival 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 26 at the Belarusian-American Center, 284 S. Whitehead Ave., South River. The event will feature ethnic food, music and dancing. There will be raffles, tricky trays, home-baked goods, prizes and more. For more information, call Lillian…

  • Symphonic Band to appear in concert

    The East Brunswick Arts Commission will present the Garden State Symphonic Band in an outdoor summer concert, “The Best of Movies, Musicals and More,” at 6 p.m. June 19 on the lawn at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Rain location will be Central Elementary School, 371 Cranbury Road. The band is…

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