• Jackson police to host National Night Out

    JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department is inviting residents of all ages to participate in National Night Out activities from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Jackson Shopping Plaza (ShopRite) at North County Line and Cook roads. National Night Out will be presented by Jackson PBA Local 168. The international event is celebrated in communities…

  • Declaration of Independence read during July 4 celebration

    Declaration of Independence read during July 4 celebration

    Church bells chimed while the public shared in reading parts of the Declaration of Independence on July 4 at the historic Allen House in Shrewsbury. The holiday event, which drew a crowd of 400, was the third annual Independence Day celebration that was sponsored by the Monmouth County Historical Association. The celebration started with the…

  • Sayreville Library to present info on New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program on Aug. 3

    Sayreville Library to present info on New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program on Aug. 3

    The Sayreville Library will present a lecture on how residents, businesses and the municipality can benefit by saving energy and money through New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program. Two representatives will speak about statewide rebate programs for energy efficiency upgrades at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. For…

  • Sayreville Library to hold blood drive July 25

    Sayreville Library to hold blood drive July 25

    The Sayreville Public Library will sponsor a blood drive from 3-7 p.m. on July 25 at the library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Community Blood Services will be onsite with its bloodmobile. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are suggested at donor.cbsblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/45051. For more information, call 732-727-0212, ext. 25.

  • Community service project will accompany book discussion group in East Brunswick

    Community service project will accompany book discussion group in East Brunswick

    The East Brunswick Library will hold its first “Reading To Action” program for teens and adults, combining a book discussion group with a related community service project. Taking a cue from the summer reading theme “Build A Better World,” the project is focusing on the environment. The library will be hosting a book discussion at…

  • Playhouse 22 performance to benefit Make-A-Wish on July 19

    Playhouse 22 performance to benefit Make-A-Wish on July 19

    Playhouse 22 will hold a special event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at 8 p.m. on July 19 at the theater, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. “Joe Lesky: Just Him and a Piano” will feature special guests Kevin Seamon and Molly Neff. Tickets cost $15 in advance on Eventbrite.com or $20 at the door. Fifty…

  • Summer events at the Jewish Community Center

    Summer events at the Jewish Community Center

    There will be a series of events  this summer at the Jewish Community Center, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. Duplicate Bridge with Al Steinberger, Director, from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesdays July 5 to Aug. 23. Cost per session is $6 for JCCMC Member; $8 for Non-member. Come with a partner or by yourself.  New players…

  • EARTH Center open house set for July 22

    EARTH Center open house set for July 22

    The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will hold its Garden Field Day/Open House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 22 at the EARTH Center, located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. The rain date will be July 23. The day will be filled with activities for the whole…

  • Husky House fundraiser July 28 in Matawan

    Husky House fundraiser July 28 in Matawan

    The Husky House will sponsor its Bingo and Beer fundraiser on July 28 at the Cheesquake Fire Department in Matawan. The Husky House is a non-profit K-9 rescue shelter that cares, nurture and helps adopt stray dogs and other animals, according to the organization’s website. The Husky House specializes in helping abandoned Siberian Huskies find homes.…

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