• MANVILLE: La Bionda to try eclectic décor — and menu

    MANVILLE: La Bionda to try eclectic décor — and menu

    By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer    With construction basically complete, and the only outstanding piece being a final approval for a liquor license, La Bionda, on North Main Street, is preparing to open, taking the place of what was once Mia Sorella.    But when customers enter, they will find no traces of how the building used…

  • Self-defense event to aid cancer research

    The Krav Maga Regional Training Center, East Brunswick, will conduct a Fight for the Cure Self-Defense Seminar 1-3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. Participants will learn the basics of Krav Maga, the official self-defense system of the Israeli defense forces, in a fun and safe environment. Cost is…

  • Alumni, staff invited to school’s 50th gala

    St. Thomas the Apostle School, Route 18, Old Bridge, will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the 5:30 p.m. Mass on March 13 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. A reception will follow immediately. All alumni, past teachers and staff are invited to attend the celebration. Student alumni should email Eileen Tabert at [email protected]. All faculty…

  • School seeks members for advisory council

    New members are sought for the Our Lady of Lourdes School Advisory Council (SAC), Milltown, which was organized in July 2006 to share in the governance of the parish school. The council was charged by the Diocese of Metuchen to make recommendations to the pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and the principal of…

  • EBHS class of 1970 to gather at reunion

    The East Brunswick High School (EBHS) class of 1970 will hold a 40-year reunion Sept. 25 at O’Connor’s, Amwell Road, Somerset section of Franklin. Individuals who graduated in 1970, have information regarding classmates or would like to be involved in planning the event should email Yvonne DeCarolis at [email protected]. Log on to the official EBHS…

  • LBWP fundraiser Dec. 3 at George St. Playhouse

    The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership (LBWP) Inc. will hold a fundraiser and social event at the performance of the play, “A Moon to Dance By” starring Jane Alexander Dec. 3 at George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. A wine and cheese reception will be held at 7 p.m. followed by the play at…

  • ‘Entertainment’ books available

    The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge, is selling “Entertainment 2010” books. Middlesex County and Monmouth County editions are available at $30 each through Dec. 1. For more information and to order, call the temple office 732-257-1523 or Sharen Silverman at 732-266-2389.

  • Visit with Santa to aid Toys for Tots

    Parents and children are invited to visit with Santa and view the holiday lights and decorations at a private home at 55 Valley Vale Drive, Old Bridge, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12. The house won the Clark Griswold Award each of the past two years in the Old Bridge Holiday Decorating Contest. Interested parents…

  • Christmas story set on church grounds

    The 26th annual A Drive Through the Christmas Story, an outdoor display of 10 life-size Bible scenes including live costumed characters, animals and holiday music, will be presented 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 5-9:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 27-Dec. 6, on the circular grounds of Sayre Woods Bible Church, Route 9 south, Old Bridge.…

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