• Samples of wine, beer, spirits part of OLV event on Oct. 21

    Samples of wine, beer, spirits part of OLV event on Oct. 21

    Our Lady of Victories (OLV) will hold a fall wine tasting event from 7-10 p.m. on Oct. 21 at Monsignor Dalton Hall, 42 Main St., Sayreville. There will be beer, wine and spirit samplings; food samples; music; a cork pull; and a 50/50 raffle. The cost is $35 per person in advance. Tickets can be…

  • Perrineville Road to be resurfaced in coming weeks

    Perrineville Road to be resurfaced in coming weeks

    The Middlesex County Department of Highways is scheduled to mill and resurface Perrineville Road in Monroe, starting from the entrance to Thompson Park to Prospect Plains Road, from Oct. 12-23. The approximate time is 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Milling is planned for Oct. 12-16, paving is set for Oct. 17-20 and striping is…

  • Bingo offered Sundays and Thursdays at St. Stan’s parish

    Bingo offered Sundays and Thursdays at St. Stan’s parish

    St. Stanislaus Kostka Church will hold bingo every week at the church hall, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. On Thursdays, doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 7:30 p.m. On Sundays, doors open at noon and games begin at 1:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open for homemade dinner and lunch specials, respectively. For more…

  • Scouts to collect food donations in Jamesburg

    Scouts to collect food donations in Jamesburg

    The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will hold its annual “Scouting for Food” in Jamesburg to collect donations for area food banks. Scouts from Troops 54, 3 and 60 and Packs 54 and 105 will go door-to-door on Oct. 28 to distribute food donation bags to borough residents. On Nov. 4, the scouts will again…

  • Local expert to share knowledge of East Brunswick bird population

    Local expert to share knowledge of East Brunswick bird population

    Local birder Steven Albert will share his knowledge of East Brunswick’s diverse bird population and habitats in an Option Green lecture co-sponsored by the library and Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission at 7 p.m. on Oct. 18 at the East Brunswick Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick. Admission is free. For…

  • Film, discussion to focus on racial tension

    Film, discussion to focus on racial tension

    Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center will present a new play, “Black & Blue,” at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at The Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. “Black & Blue” addresses racial issues in the United States, specifically focusing on interactions of young black men and police. Based on real events, the fictional story is told…

  • Four candidates in Monroe school board race

    Four candidates in Monroe school board race

    MONROE — Four candidates are vying for the three, three-year seats available on the Board of Education in the upcoming election. Incumbents Jill DeMaio, Kathy Kolupanowich and Steven Riback are joined by newcomer Michael Elgawly in the race. Jill DeMaio, 50, who is a 12-year resident of the township, is seeking her second term on…

  • ‘A Toast to Dennis’ raises $240K for memorial fund

    ‘A Toast to Dennis’ raises $240K for memorial fund

    A quarter of a million dollars was raised at the ninth annual Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski Memorial Fund gala, “A Toast to Dennis – A Night of Remembrance” held on Sept. 8 at the Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, Howell. The event celebrated the life and memory of Zilinski and honored the individuals from…

  • Joyce Kilmer students to present annual Haunted River Walk

    Joyce Kilmer students to present annual Haunted River Walk

    The Class of 2018 at Joyce Kilmer School, Milltown, will present the annual Halloween Haunted River Walk from 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 21, 27 and 28 at the Mill Pond Path, intersection of Washington Avenue and Main Street, Milltown. This year’s theme is “Milltown Asylum.” The event is not recommended for children under 10. Tickets…

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