• ‘Nine German Arias’ to fill M’town church

    The United Methodist Church at Milltown Concert Series will present soprano Deborah Spinella in “G.F. Handel’s Nine German Arias” at 5 p.m. March 14 at the church, 47 North Main St. The program also will feature Jessica Peyton, violin; Dr. Timothy Urban, recorder; and Shea Velloso, organ. A post-concert reception will be held in the…

  • Miracle Network fundraiser set in O.B.

    Christine Giardina, Miss Avalon 2010, will host a Kids Night to raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network 5-9 p.m. March 16 at Friendly’s restaurant, 180 Ferry Road, Old Bridge. The restaurant will donate 15 percent of customers’ bills to the Children’s Miracle Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for children’s hospitals nationwide.…

  • Wiley to speak on news media, bias

    Journalist Charles Wiley will speak on the media, news bias, objective reporting and advocate journalists at the next meeting of the Old Bridge Toastmasters Club set for 7 p.m. March 25 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Wiley has appeared as a commentator and personality on numerous local…

  • Budget cuts lead to new hours at library

    The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will cut hours of operation on Wednesday evenings and Saturdays beginning March 13. New hours will close the library at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays instead of the current 9 p.m. closing. In addition, the library will be closed completely on Good Friday, Columbus Day,…

  • Indian Cultural Fest scheduled in Monroe

    The Monroe Township Library, in conjunction with the Indian Cultural Association of Monroe, will sponsor an Indian Cultural Festival noon-4 p.m. March 13 at the library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The event will feature food, performances and crafts. Guests will learn about the culture and history of India and observe the traditional festivities for Holi, a…

  • Palma to sing oldies, standards at concert

    “Patsy Palma and Friends” will be presented at 8 p.m. March 20 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Palma, assisted by some of his musical friends, will perform a concert of classic standards and oldies. Light Italian-American fare will be on sale in…

  • Jewish-music program coming to E.B. temple

    Temple B’nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick, will present Cantor Kenneth Gould and Cantor Jerry Korobow in a program titled “A Panorama of Jewish Music” (cantorial, Yiddish, Israeli, pop, theater and folk music) at 4 p.m. March 14. Cost is $20 for general admission, $15 for senior citizens. For more information, call…

  • Bargain Book Sale will mark 36th year

    The 36th annual Bargain Book and Media Sale, sponsored by the East Brunswick Friends of the Library, will take place 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. March 15-20 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 21 in the J.C. Penney court at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. The East Brunswick Library Puppeteers will offer free puppet shows for…

  • Women’s leadership event set for March 18

    The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce will present its annual Women’s Leadership Summit 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 18 at the Crowne Plaza, 110 Davidson Ave., Somerset section of Franklin. The all-day event, titled “Making the Connection: Caring for the Total Woman,” will kick off with a breakfast panel, followed by a choice of two…

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