• 100th anniversary gives retailer P.C. Richard reason to celebrate

    BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer In a year of economic turmoil that has taken a toll on many businesses throughout the United States, one company found reason to celebrate. P.C. Richard and Son, an appliance and electronics retailer with 2,800 employees and stores in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, is marking its 100th anniversary…

  • ‘Guys and Dolls’ coming to E.B. stage

    Playhouse 22 will present its production of “Guys and Dolls” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays, Oct. 30-Nov. 22, at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. The musical stars Christopher Pica as Sky Masterson, Debbie Lingel as Sarah Brown, Michael Sundburg as Nathan Detroit and Jen Hanselman as…

  • Country Fair, Ham Dinner set at church

    Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main St., will hold its annual Country Fair and Ham Dinner Nov. 6 and 7. The fair, which is set for 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 6 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7, will feature jewelry, toys and surprise packages in the Trash and Treasure Room. The Country Cafe will offer homemade…

  • MCFOODS seeking food donations

    Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS), 101 Interchange Plaza, Cranbury, is seeking help in replenishing the supply of food at the county site to guarantee that all Middlesex County residents in need have access to nutritious foods and necessities. Needed items are: tuna fish, cereal, macaroni and cheese, condensed milk, canned meats…

  • Post-traumatic stress to be discussed Nov. 1

    Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge, will honor those who have served the United States and remember the POWs and MIAs who have sacrificed for their country in an event planned for Nov. 1. Keynote speaker will be Richard Dvorin, who has 30 years of service with the New Brunswick and Old Bridge…

  • 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…

  • Greater Media slates Halloween event

    Greater Media radio stations WJRZ-FM (100.1) and WRAT-FM (95.9) will host a Haunted Halloween House Party 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 31 at Martell’s, Point Pleasant Beach. The event is sponsored by Pepsi and will feature live music from Daddy Pop. A fourpack of passes can by won by listening to 95.9 WRAT or…

  • Ticket sale to benefit scholarships, charities

    The East Brunswick Woman’s Club is selling tickets for the 8 p.m. Nov. 20 performance of “Guys and Dolls” at Playhouse 22 in the new East Brunswick Community Arts Center, Cranbury Road. Proceeds from the sale will support scholarships and local charities. Tickets cost $20 and must be purchased before Nov. 1. For more information…

  • Sacred Heart HSA sets Spaghetti Dinner

    The HSA of Sacred Heart School, South Amboy, will sponsor its Spaghetti Dinner 4- 7 p.m. Nov. 14 in the school cafeteria. Guests should enter on Walnut Street. HSA parent volunteers will serve up homemade Italian sauce and meatballs. Dinner choices will be spaghetti and meatballs/ sausage, $8; chicken parmigiana, $10; kids meals (for youngsters…

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