• 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…

  • Grant-writing workshop slated for Sept. 23

    Arts grants applications to fund projects taking place January-December 2010 are now available through the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Deadline to apply is Oct. 21. The Commission is offering a grantwriting workshop 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at East Jersey Olde Towne Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway. An arts grants help clinic will be…

  • Local flu, pneumococcal vaccines offered

    The Middlesex County Public Health Department will hold influenza and pneumococcal immunization clinics 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 25 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place, and 9:30- 11:30 a.m. Oct. 20 at the New Brunswick Senior Resource Center, 81 Huntington St. The immunization is for seasonal influenza, not the H1N1 (swine flu).…

  • Hazardous waste drop-off day planned

    The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold a household hazardous waste drop-off day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 19 at Woodbridge Public Works, 225 Smith St., Keasbey section of the township. Household hazardous wastes that are improperly disposed of are identified as a danger to children and animals, a potential…

  • Yard sale at Georges Road Baptist Sept. 19

    Georges Road Baptist Church, North Brunswick, will hold a giant yard sale, “Something for Everyone,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 19. It will feature a wide variety of clothing, appliances and furniture. Proceeds benefit the ministries of the church. For more information, call the church office at 732-297 0867.

  • Karaoke at American Legion Post Sept. 18

    American Legion Post 401, 148 Major Road, South Brunswick, will resume its karaoke dances 8:30 p.m. Sept. 18. The free dances are will also be Oct. 16, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18; each month will also celebrate the birthdays of attendees with birthday cake for all. The event is open to the public. For more…

  • Oktoberfest Oct. 3 at American Legion

    American Legion Post 401, 148 Major Road, South Brunswick, will host an Oktoberfest dinner 3-7 p.m. Oct. 3. The event will feature a variety of German foods such as knockwurst, bratwurst, red cabbage, potato salad, bread, coffee, tea, soda, desserts and hot dogs, as well as German music. The dinner is open to the public.…

  • Autumn Fest Sept. 26 in South Brunswick

    Miller Memorial Presbyterian Church, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, will hold an Autumn Fest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Monmouth Junction Fire Station on Ridge Road. The event will feature various foods, baked goods, games, vendors and a silent auction. For more information call 732-297-1107.

  • Cut-a-Thon at New Brunswick salon Sept. 28

    Indigo Salon, 354 George St., New Brunswick, will hold its eighth annual Cut- A-Thon to benefit the Jimmy D Foundation, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 28. Deputy Chief James D’heron was a firefighter in New Brunswick who lost his life Sept. 3, 2004. His family has since raised thousands of dollars to benefit burn victims at…

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