• Story of Holocaust heroes to be screened

    “Defiance,” a film that tells the true story of Asael, Tuvia and Zus Bielski, brothers who saved more than 1,000 Jews during the Holocaust, will be shown 2-5 p.m. June 7 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The American film, which was directed by Ed Zwick, was released in 2008. Molly…

  • Diabetes group to meet at hospital

    The Raritan Bay Medical Center Marion Tanzman Diabetes Center will sponsor a free diabetes support group meeting 7-8 p.m. June 10 in Auxiliary Hall B and C, lower level of the Old Bridge Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the medical center, off Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18. Individuals coping with the disease are…

  • Bike collection to aid individuals in need

    A Pedals for Progress Bike Collection, sponsored by Jake Werb of Boy Scout Troop No. 68, Sayreville, is set for 9 a.m.-noon June 6 (rain or shine) in the St. Stanislaus Kostka Church parking lot, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. The collection is part of Jake’s Eagle Scout community-service project. Individuals are asked to donate unwanted…

  • Pet shelter plans Giant Yard Sale

    Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold a Giant Yard Sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 7 in the center’s parking lot. Donations of items for the sale will be accepted at the shelter 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 5 and 6 only. Clothing, linens and shoes will not be accepted. Proceeds from the event…

  • E.B. Fine Arts Festival to feature show, sale

    The township of East Brunswick, Division of Recreation and Community Services and the East Brunswick Arts Commission and Visual Arts Celebration Committee will sponsor the seventh annual Fine Arts Festival, an outdoor juried show and sale of fine art and handmade crafts, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 6 around the pond at the…

  • Tickets on sale for Comedy Night

    The Sacred Heart School HSA will sponsor a Comedy Night fundraiser beginning at 7:30 p.m. June 6 at Sacred Heart School Memorial Hall, Washington Avenue, South Amboy. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. Cost is $25 per ticket; price includes cake and coffee. There will be a cash bar. Guests may bring their own snacks.…

  • Theater group to hold auditions for ‘Nuts’

    The Main Street Theatre Company will conduct auditions for its upcoming production of “Nuts” at 7:30 p.m. June 8 and 10 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The adult courtroom drama focuses on a prostitute on trial for manslaughter. Producers are seeking three women and six men, ranging in…

  • Registration under way for Lego Robotics Camp

    Registration is now being accepted for 2009 Lego Robotics Camp 12:30-3 p.m. July 6-17 in North Brunswick. Camp is open to all students entering grades five-nine. Members of the Raider Robotics team will guide participants in fundamentals of designing, building and programming minirobots using the Lego RCX and NXT platforms. For more information, visit http://lego.timeoff.org,…

  • Memory loss to be focus of discussion

    A presentation on memory loss is set for 1:30 p.m. June 5 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Seniors and other interested members of the public are invited. Barbara De Angelis of the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater New Jersey will explain the difference between normal age-related memory changes…

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