• School band sets car wash, clothing drive

    The Sayreville War Memorial High School Marching Band will hold two fundraisers June 21 in the parking lot at the high school, Washington Road. A car wash is set for 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. A clothing drive will run 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Car-wash donation is $5. Clothing, linens, coats, shoes, purses and backpacks are sought for…

  • Ladies auxiliary plans clothing drive

    The Ladies Auxiliary of the South Old Bridge Fire Department will sponsor its annual Clothing Drive 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 28 in the parking lot at the Engine No. 2 firehouse, 14 Throckmorton Lane. Items sought include wearable and used clothing, shoes, handbags, belts, linens, baby accessories, hats, scarves, ties, briefcases, blankets, towels, pillows, curtains,…

  • The write stuff

    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Chelle Martin signs her name for analysis as Terry Antoniewicz teaches others about the meaning of their handwriting during Signature Analysis for Fun at the Sayreville Public Library on May 21.

  • Student discovers unknown gene in duckweed plant

    Pooja Shah, a senior at Old Bridge High School, was recently published for discovering an unknown gene in the duckweed plant. She presented her findings at Rutgers University on June 4. PHOTO COURTESY OF LORI LUICCI OLD BRIDGE — An Old Bridge High School senior has discovered an unknown gene in duckweed. Pooja Shah, nine…

  • Applications offered for 5K run and walk

    The 37th annual Frog Hollow Swim and Tennis Club 5K Run and Health Walk will take place June 28 at the club, Ferris Street, off South Pine Avenue, South Amboy. Inperson registration is set for 7:30 a.m. The 5K will begin at 9 a.m. The event also will feature a free Youth Fun Run, awards,…

  • Animal reiki class to support shelter

    Peace-By-Peace will host a training course titled “Animal Reiki I” 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 28 in the Sayreville area. Reiki is a Japanese form of holistic healing. It is maintained that animals can benefit from reiki, whether at home or in a shelter environment. The class will be taught by Caly Lehrer, reiki master/teacher and…

  • Comedian, vocalist to appear in Monroe

    The Whittingham Homeowners Association will present comedian Modi and vocalist Valerie Pettiford in a show set for 8 p.m. June 21 at Monroe Township High School, 200 Schoolhouse Road. Tickets cost $25 each. For more information or to reserve, call 609-395-0404, ext. 220 or 221.

  • Brunswick Women to host dinner party

    The Brunswick Women’s Connection will sponsor a Beautiful Yards Dinner Party 7-8:30 p.m. June 18 at The Chateau, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Representatives of Crossroads Nursery, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, will offer landscaping tips and ideas for a beautiful yard. Inspirational speaker Georgia Basko will share how she learned to cope with life’s…

  • Monroe temple to host open house on June 27

    Congregation Etz Chaim-Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave., will hold an open house during Shabbat services 6:30 p.m. June 27. Guests will have an opportunity to meet the temple’s rabbi and members of the board while learning more about the synagogue. For more information, call 732-251-1119.

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