• Fools for Christ sets dinner, auction

    The Fools for Christ of The Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg will present its annual Pa-Sketti Dinner and Wonderful Wacky Auction beginning at 5 p.m. April 17 in the church hall, 175 Gatzmer Ave., corner of Church Street. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. The auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. Members of the clown…

  • Tickets available for Mr. Ray concert

    The Early Childhood Learning Center of Temple B’nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick, will present children’s entertainer Mr. Ray in concert at 4 p.m. May 2 at the temple. The event is appropriate for children up to age 8. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door; there is a…

  • Event at Friday’s will benefit OLOL

    Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will host a Proceeds Night fundraiser 5-9 p.m. April 22 at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each supporter’s check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present an event flier for the donation to count. For fliers or…

  • Students to sponsor Spaghetti Dinner

    The eighth-grade students at Grace M. Greckwedel School, Monroe, will hold a Spaghetti Dinner 4-6 p.m. April 25 at Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $6 for ages 5-17; children under age 5 will be admitted free of charge. Takeouts also will be available.…

  • EBJC to celebrate Israel independence

    The Israel Affairs Committee of the East Brunswick Jewish Center (EBJC), 511 Ryders Lane, will hold its annual Yom Haatzmaout (Israel Independence Day) event at 7 p.m. April 20. The celebration will include live music, dancing and Israeli food. Advance-purchase tickets cost $15 per person, $45 per family. For more information and to RSVP, call…

  • Yard sale to support YMCA scholarships

    The Raritan Valley YMCA will host an Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale to benefit its Strong Kids Youth Scholarship Fund 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. April 17 at the new YMCA facility, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. To date, the Raritan Valley YMCA has provided more than $20,000 in financial aid to youth and families in its service…

  • African Violet Club show and sale May 1, 2

    The Garden State African Violet Club will hold its 59th annual “Bloomin’Arts” show and sale noon to 6 p.m. May 1 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 2 at the Mercer County Community College Student Center, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Admission is free. For more information, contact the club at GSAVCmail@ gmail.com,…

  • War in Afghanistan will be focus of talk

    Peter Lems, associate for Iraq and Afghanistan with the American Friends Service Committee, a Nobel Peace Prizewinning organization, will offer a presentation titled “The War in Afghanistan: Should the U.S. Be There?” at the next meeting of the Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township planned for 10 a.m. April 21 at Monroe Township Municipal…

  • S.R. American Legion plans Chicken Festival

    American Legion Post No. 214 will sponsor its first Chicken Festival 2-6 p.m. April 18 at the post home, 264 Whitehead Ave., South River. The menu will include barbecued chicken, red potatoes, string beans, salad, cake, tea and coffee. Donation is $10 per adult, $4 per child under age 10. For more information, call the…

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