• Jamesburg post seeks names for memorial

    Jamesburg residents are invited to arrange for additional names to be placed on the newly opened Jamesburg Veterans Memorial in Veterans Park (Triangle Park). The project, which was in development for three years, was dedicated on Memorial Day. The veteran must have been a Jamesburg resident at the time of his or her military service…

  • Casino Night to benefit Knights of Columbus

    Prince of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 5903 will hold a Casino Night 7 p.m. to midnight on July 19 at the John F. Carroll Columbian Club, 3 Lasatta Ave., Englishtown. The cost is $50 per ticket and includes hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and cash bar. Sponsors and auction donations are welcome. For more…

  • July Fourth celebration to include fireworks

    The township of East Brunswick will sponsor its Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Display 4-10 p.m. July 4 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. The events will celebrate the announcement of America’s independence and New Jersey’s 350th anniversary. Highlights will include various food vendors, an Emergency Services Touch-a- Truck, children’s…

  • Luau to support youngster’s treatment

    A Luau Buffet fundraiser for Zachary Nemeth, a child with multiple disabilities, is set for 2 p.m. July 20 at Elks Lodge No. 2370, 21 Oakmont Ave., East Brunswick. The buffet menu will include Kahlua roast pork (pulled pork) with a variety of sauces; Huli-Huli grilled chicken; teriyaki beef; vegetable fried rice; sweet potato casserole;…

  • Sophie B. Sczepanik

    Mrs. Sczepanik, 93, of East Brunswick, died June 24, 2014, at home. Born in South River, she resided in East Brunswick all her life. Before her retirement, she was employed as a seamstress with Kozak Coat Factory, South River. She was a volunteer at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills section of Pemberton, and…

  • Charles Lafitte Foundation sponsors summer essay contest

    The Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF) has announced the return of its Kid’s Corner Summer Reading Adventure Essay Contest. Students in grades 3-12 who are attending a public or private school in the United States are invited to participate in the contest, according to a press release. To enter the contest, students must read a book…

  • Oceanfest offers fun, food and fireworks for July 4th

    The 24th annual Oceanfest celebration will take place on July 4, rain or shine. An Independence Day tradition in Long Branch, the free, familyfriendly festival runs 10 a.m.-10 p.m. along the half-mile stretch of the oceanfront promenade between Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park and the Ocean Place Resort & Spa. The festivities will end with a…

  • Car-show proceeds to benefit shelter pets

    New Beginnings Animal Rescue, East Brunswick, will host its annual Rods and Paws Car Show 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 20 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. The event will feature homemade food and refreshments, giveaways, prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Trophies will be awarded. Vehicle entry fee is $10…

  • ‘Shrek the Musical’ premieres in park

    Middlesex County’s summer theater, Plays-in-the-Park, will continue its 2014 season of musicals with a production of “Shrek the Musical” at 8:30 p.m. July 9-19 at the Stephen J. Capestro Theater in Roosevelt Park, Edison. The box office is open 5:30-9 p.m. on performance days. Patrons must bring a low-back lawn chair; chair-back height may not…

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