• Resident’s photos on display at library

    A collection of photographs by Martin Goldberg will be presented during the month of November in the lobby exhibit case at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The collection, titled “Fanciful Flowers,” is made up of realistic images as well as floral interpretations. Goldberg, a retired businessman residing in East Brunswick, has been…

  • Date change for Trunk-or-Treat

    The Monroe Township Girls Softball Trunk-or-Treat Halloween event, originally set for Oct. 24, has been rescheduled to 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Monroe softball field complex, 76 Gravel Hill/Spotswood Road, next to the recycling center. The event will feature more than 30 cars to trunk-or-treat, a DJ, games, candy, hamburgers, hot dogs, hot cider,…

  • ‘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.

  • Historical society plans Apple Festival

    The Madison Township Historical Society will sponsor its annual Apple Festival noon- 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Old Bridge Municipal Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The event will feature vendors, baked goods, a snack bar and more. Proceeds will support the Thomas Warne Museum. Admission is free of charge.

  • Used-Bike Collection on tap for Nov. 14

    The South River-East Brunswick Rotary Club will sponsor a Pedals for Progress (PFP) Used-Bike Collection 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 14 (rain or shine) at East Brunswick High School, 380 Cranbury Road. Adult or children’s bicycles in repairable condition are sought. “Bikes for parts” or disassembled bikes will not be accepted. PFP collects 8,000-9,000 bicycles annually. To…

  • Public invited to meet candidates

    LAPAC (Luso-American Political Action Committee) will hold its third annual candidates forum Oct. 30 at the South River Portuguese Club, 100 John St. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to meet the candidates for South River Borough Council and learn what they hope to accomplish. Admission is free of charge. Questions…

  • Holocaust program planned for Nov. 1

    The Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee will sponsor a library program titled “God, We Missed You: Did You Miss Us? — Reflections on God and the Holocaust” at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The event will feature a panel of two Holocaust survivors and two members of…

  • EBPD offering Halloween safety tips

    Barry Roberson, East Brunswick director of public safety, is stressing the importance of safety during the Halloween holiday, Oct. 31. The following safety tips are recommended by the National Confectioners Association: • Wear light colored clothing and make sure the length will not affect the ability to walk. • Use reflective tape on the front,…

  • Memory screening available in Spotswood

    The Spotswood Office on Aging, Arlington Avenue, will host an Alzheimer’s presentation and free memory screening at noon Nov. 4. The screening, to be conducted by the University Medical Center at Princeton, will be made up of a series of questions and/or tasks designed to test memory, language skills, thinking ability and other intellectual functions.…

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