• Defensive-driving course scheduled

    The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will sponsor a two-day Defensive- Driving Course 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 5 and 6 or Dec. 14 and 15 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Registration is required. Seating is limited to 30 people. Eligible motorists may erase 2 points from their driver’s license and/or…

  • Christian Center to host English Tea

    The Golden Rule Christian Center at Trinity United Methodist Church, 815 Bordentown Ave., South Amboy, will sponsor an English Tea 2-5 p.m. Sept. 20. The event will feature sandwiches, desserts and music. Cost is $15 per person. Seating is limited. For more information and to reserve a table, see Nancy Berry or Phyllis Gilbert or…

  • St. Stan’s Oktoberfest, hayrides scheduled

    St. Stanislaus Kostka HSA will sponsor its annual Oktoberfest 3-9 p.m. Sept. 19 on the St. Stan’s School grounds, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. In case of inclement weather, the event will take place 1-8 p.m. Sept. 20. Highlights will include live music, games, wheels, pay-one-price ride specials, a beer garden and food including a porkloin…

  • Youngsters invited to bully-prevention class

    Brill’s Karate, 508 Main St., Main Street Marketplace, Spotswood, will present its Bully-Prevention Workshop for Children 5- 6 p.m. Sept 25. The free event will focus on physical, mental and cyber bullying. Participants will learn simple strategies to help diffuse and resolve bullying problems. Focus will be on the use of direct verbal commands, learning…

  • Public urged to go ‘car free’ week of Sept. 21

    Keep Middlesex Moving Inc., New Brunswick, will celebrate Car Free Week by encouraging commuters to reduce auto use by going “car free” or “car lite” for one day during the week of Sept. 21. World Car Free Day is Sept. 22. Suggested modes of transportation are public transportation such as a train, bus or light…

  • Men’s club schedules Fish and Chips Dinner

    Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church Men’s Club will hold a Fish and Chips Dinner 5-7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the church hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. Donation is $10 per person. Takeouts will be available. For more information and tickets, call Jim at 732-672-5718.

  • ‘The Soloist’ next up at library film fest

    The Fine Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will continue on Sept. 22 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of the 2009 film “The Soloist” starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. “State of Play,” a 2009 political thriller featuring Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck and Helen Mirren, will be…

  • Indoor Flea Market set for Sept. 19, 26

    St. Mary Church, South Amboy, will hold its Indoor Flea Market 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19 and 26 in the school cafeteria, Stevens Avenue and Second Street, South Amboy. Parking is available in the school lot; entrance is on Second Street. The cafeteria is air-conditioned. Food is available. For more information or to reserve a…

  • Diocese to begin senior Bible study

    The Diocese of Metuchen Office of Family Life will sponsor an eight-week Bible-study program for seniors (above age 55) beginning Sept. 23 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway. A nominal $5 fee is requested. Emphasis will be on the New Testament and the letters of St. Paul. Winifred Klimek, M.A.,…

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