• HMFA offers loan for first-time buyers

    With the Nov. 30 deadline looming for prospective first-time homebuyers to purchase a home and receive the benefit of the federal government’s $8,000 tax credit, the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) is reminding residents that the agency is offering a loan to assist with closing costs, down payments and other expenses. The…

  • Rib Fest to raise funds for veterans, charity

    The Level Club of South River and Philo Masonic Lodge No. 243 will hold a Rib Fest 1-5 p.m. Oct. 17 on the picnic grounds at the Masonic Temple, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. Proceeds will benefit the New Jersey Veterans Home at Menlo Park and the Masonic Service Association and Hospital Visitation Program.…

  • Reading-skills session set at library

    “Help Your Child Succeed,” a program for parents of schoolchildren in third-fifth grades, is set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Heather Pidan, a teacher and reading specialist, will offer reading strategies and skills, information on decoding sentences and paragraphs, and test-taking tips.…

  • Bike Tour to benefit Healthy Communities

    The fourth annual Pedaling for Prevention Bike Tour, to support the Coalition for Healthy Communities, is planned for Oct. 18 beginning at Grove 4, Johnson Park, Piscataway. Registration for all events will begin at 9:30 a.m. Activities are set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine. The day will feature the 50-Mile Bicycle Ride through…

  • Tickets on sale for Cabaret Evening

    The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge, will hold a Cabaret Evening at 8 p.m. Oct. 17. The event will feature comedy, music and magic. The G Man, Allan Gitlin, will serve as comedian and emcee. Singers Jilly Sentino and Bobby Ballack and magician Ryan Shapiro will perform. Snacks and soft…

  • Paranormal, public speaking to be topics

    A variety of upcoming events for adults are planned at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. “Public Speaking 101: Overcoming Your Fears” is set for 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 in the library meeting room. “Paranormal Investigating: Capturing Ghost Pictures and Voices” will be presented 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 22. Participants will…

  • Comedy Night to raise funds for dance team

    The Old Bridge School of Dance Competition Team will sponsor a Comedy Night Dinner and Show beginning at 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Headliner will be comedian Buddy Fitzpatrick. Tickets cost $35, advance sale only. Proceeds will benefit the dance team. For more information or to purchase…

  • Domestic-violence team seeks volunteers

    The Sayreville Domestic Violence Response Team will hold an open house at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Sayreville Police Department, Main Street. Female and male volunteers are sought to work with the team. For more information, call Detective Sgt. Sean O’Donnell at 732-525-5422 or email [email protected].

  • Rosary society seeking flea-market vendors

    Vendors are sought for the St. Bernadette’s Altar-Rosary Society Flea Market set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 24 in the church’s O’Dea Hall, Princeton and Villanova roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Refreshments will be sold. There will be a 50/50 drawing. Table-rental cost is $20 for one, $35 for two. For more information and…

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