• Theater group sets ‘Jungle Book’ tryouts

    Circle Players, 416 Victoria Ave., Piscataway, will hold auditions for its spring children’s show, “The Jungle Book,” 7 p.m. Dec. 21 and 23. The director is seeking energetic children and adults, ages 8 and up, to play human and animal roles. Performance are set for noon and 3 p.m. Feb. 20 and 27. Lisa Sudfield…

  • Applebee’s aiding Toys-for-Tots drive

    Applebee’s restaurants are working to generate additional donations for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots by offering paper “gift packs” for $1 each through Dec. 31. The packs are displayed prominently within the restaurants. To find an Applebee’s location, log on to www.applebees.com.

  • Library to host event for retiring director

    The Jamesburg Public Library and Cultural Center, 229 Gatzmer Ave., will sponsor an open house and party 2-4 p.m. Dec. 30 in honor of Cindy Yasher, library director, who will retire after 19 1/2 years of service. All are welcome to attend.

  • American Legion to ring in new year

    American Legion Post No. 253 will hold a New Year’s Eve party beginning at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at the post home, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood. The event will feature a cocktail hour, an open bar and a buffet dinner. Cost is $40 per person. For more information, call Rich at 908-227-8203.

  • Bariatric weight-loss group to meet Dec. 17

    Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor a Bariatric Weight-Loss Support Group meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 17 in Centennial Hall at the hospital’s Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. The meeting is designed for individuals who have had weight-loss surgery, are contemplating weight-loss surgery or are trying to maintain a healthy weight. Facilitator Lauretta Thompson,…

  • Tickets available for New Year’s Eve gala

    Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133 will hold a New Year’s Eve Party 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31 in the banquet room behind the bar at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Tony Pileggi and Kevin McGowan will provide live music. The event also will feature a buffet dinner, beer, wine and…

  • J’burg Elks to host New Year’s Eve Gala

    Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will hold its annual New Year’s Eve Gala from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner, dancing to the music of a DJ, an open bar, dessert, coffee and tea. Tickets cost $50 per…

  • Fundraisers

    Dec. 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 donates 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 school office at 732-828-1951 or…

  • Tamarack Hollow walk set for Dec. 19

    The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) will sponsor its second Nature Walk around the recently acquired Tamarack Hollow county open space, East Brunswick, beginning at 1 p.m. Dec. 19. Partnership naturalist Herve Barrier will lead the trip through the woodlands, wetlands, vernal pools and wildlife along Tamarack Trail. The Middlesex County Parks Department has challenged…

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