• Marching-band event scheduled at MTHS

    The Monroe Township High School (MTHS) Marching Band/Color Guard will hold its third annual U.S. Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) Band Competition at 6 p.m. Oct. 17 on the football field at the high school, 1697 Perrineville Road. Gates will open at 5 p.m. Many high school marching bands are scheduled to perform. Participants will include…

  • Russian Festival planned for Oct. 24

    Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church will sponsor a Russian Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24 in the church hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. The event will feature ethnic foods such as babka, pierogi, borscht, kielbasi, potato pancakes and stuffed cabbage. Church tours will be conducted throughout the event. A variety of entertainment…

  • Dance to the oldies at Halloween event

    A Halloween Oldies Dance is planned for 7:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s. Sandwiches, salads, beer, soda, coffee, tea and desserts will be served. There will be…

  • 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…

  • Craft Show, Bake Sale scheduled for Oct. 17

    The St. Thomas the Apostle HSA annual Fall Craft Show and Bake Sale is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 17 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The event will feature handmade crafts, baked goods, a tricky tray and a 50/50. Gold buyers from Diamond Castle will be on site to offer…

  • Antique Appraisal coming to Dowdell

    The Friends of the Dowdell Library will present an Antique Appraisal 1-3 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. Appraisals will be done by Barbara’s Unique Boutique of Jamesburg. Cost is $5 per item, with a three-item limit. No weapons or furniture will be appraised. A…

  • EBHS to host Oct. 22 marching-band event

    The East Brunswick High School EBHS) Marching Band will present its annualMarching Band Competition and Food Drive beginning Oct. 22 at Jay Doyle Field at the high school, Cranbury Road. The event will feature more than 13 marching units from New Jersey and other states. Guests are asked to bring a food or cash donation…

  • Proceeds Night to raise funds for PTO

    A Proceeds Night to benefit the Sayreville Middle School PTO will be held 4:30-10 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29 at Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse, 986 Route 9 south, Sayreville. The restaurant will donate 15 percent of all supporters’ bills (eat in or takeout) to the PTO. Diners must present an event flier to their server for…

  • Indoor Flea Market continues Oct. 24

    St. Mary Church, South Amboy, will continue its Indoor Flea Market 7:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Oct. 24 in the school cafeteria, Stevens Avenue and Second Street, South Amboy. Numerous vendors will be on site. Food will be available. For more information or to reserve a vendor table, call 732-501-5133.

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