• 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…

  • St. Stan’s to offer three open houses

    St. Stanislaus Kostka School, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville, will hold open houses 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 15-17. Registration for the 2014-15 school year will be accepted. For more information, call the school at 732-254-5819.

  • 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…

  • Relay for Life

    Walkers make their way around Lombardi Field during the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Old Bridge on June 21. Colette Carson, a paraprofessional aide at James McDivitt Elementary School, leads teachers as they make their way around the field. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN

  • ‘Cereal’ helpers

    PHOTOS COURTESY OF WANDA ACOSTA Girl Scout Troop 40806 recently visited the Old Bridge Food Bank at the urging of Eliana Acosta, who wanted to do something to help her community. Eliana decided to collect mainly breakfast foods and health and beauty supplies, which are greatly needed. With the cooperation of the Immaculate Conception School…

  • Luau Buffet 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;…

  • Ride on

    PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Above left: Kailey McFadzean of Parlin enjoys a pony ride at the annual St. Stanislaus Kostka Church carnival in Sayreville on June 18. Above right: Kids of all ages enjoy a ride on the Dragon Wagon.

  • Vendors wanted for Salt Water Day Aug. 9

    The Township of Old Bridge will hold Salt Water Day 2-10 p.m. Aug. 9 in Laurence Harbor. There will be amusements, food, crafts, live entertainment and fireworks. For vendor information, contact Lisa Valsera at 732-721-5600, ext. 4999, or email [email protected].

  • Tickets available for Sea-Doo Raffle

    Sayreville Engine Company No. 1, 250 MacArthur Ave., is holding a 100th Anniversary Sea-Doo Raffle through July 31. Tickets cost $25 each. First prize will be a Sea-Doo watercraft with trailer and accessories. Second prize is a $1,000 Visa gift card. For more information or to purchase tickets, log on to https://www.facebook.com/SayEngCO or email [email protected].…

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