• Nonfood-vendor space available at fair

    Nonfood vendors and others selling or displaying unique merchandise are sought for the 71st annual Middlesex County Fair set for Aug. 3-9 at the fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. For more information or to reserve, call 732-416-1929 or log on to www.middlesexcountyfair. org.

  • Queens Opera to perform June 4

    The Cultural Arts Council of the Borough of Sayreville will present The Queens Opera in concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. June 4 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St. Admission is free of charge. The public is invited. All ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 732-257- 6510.

  • Signups under way for Sunrise Exercise

    The Sayreville Recreation Department will offer a Guys and Dolls Sunrise Exercise program 6:35-7:35 a.m., Wednesdays- Fridays, beginning June 1 at Kennedy Park, Washington Road. Registration is taking place 8:30-3:30 p.m. daily at the rec office, Dolan Street. For more information, call 732-390- 7092 or 732-390-7096.

  • Main Street to stage ‘Music Man’ June 5-20

    The Main Street Theatre Company will present its production of “The Music Man” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, June 5-20, and 2 p.m. on Sundays, June 7 and 14, at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The musical follows the exploits of conman Harold Hill and his 76 trombones.…

  • Friends to sponsor Books and More Sale

    The Friends of the Old Bridge Public Library will hold its annual Books and More Sale during regular library hours, May 30- June 6, at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. A selection of items, including gently used books, videos, CDs and DVDs will be available for purchase. Proceeds…

  • Jersey Shore to be focus of exhibition

    The Natural History Department of the Thomas Warne Museum, 4216 Route 516, Old Bridge, will present an exhibit titled “Beachcombing Along the Jersey Shore” May 30-Aug. 30. The display will feature objects found on New Jersey beaches. A grand opening celebration is set for noon-8 p.m. May 30. Refreshments will be served. Suggested donation is…

  • Fundraisers

    May 28-June 16 • Spring-Into-Summer Book Sale, sponsored by the Spotswood Public Library, during regular operating hours, at the library, 548 Main St. Hardcover books, paperbacks, children’s books, VHS videos, audiocassettes. Paperbacks sell for 50 cents each or three for $1, hardcovers for $1 and up, VHS videos for $1. All-You-Can-Carryfor$ 10 Sale on the…

  • First aid squads oppose cut to training funds

    Volunteers could have to pay for own EMT training BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer F irst-aid volunteers around New Jersey are upset about the state’s proposal to cut the training funds for emergency medical technicians. Gov. Jon S. Corzine’s proposed reallocation of $4 million to the general treasury would not bring relief to taxpayers, said…

  • Right time to buy a home, for some

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Real estate brokers are often seen as eternal optimists, but those selling homes in the local area all agree that this is a great time to buy due to historically low interest rates. Opinions differ on whether the bottom of the market has been hit, or if things will improve…

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