• Thousands are expected for Italian Festival at Shore

    Spring Lake may be known as the “Irish Riviera,” but on one day each year the downtown is transformed into an Italian piazza with food, music and retailers. The Greater Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce will present the fifth annual Italian Festival on Oct. 12 from noon to 5 p.m. along Third and Morris avenues.…

  • South River sets 72nd high school reunion

    The South River High School class of 1941 will hold its 72nd reunion at 1 p.m Oct. 17 at the Portuguese Fisherman, Jackson Street, South River. Call 732-257-7477 or 732-254-5147 to make a reservation.

  • Chicken and fish fry slated for Oct. 18

    The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville will hold a chicken and fish fry Oct. 18. Takeout will begin at 5 p.m. and dining room seating will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Chicken is available by advance order only. Tickets are $13 in advance. For tickets, call 732-257-6353. There will be limited tickets at the…

  • Tickets on sale for doo-wop dance in Old Bridge

    St. Ambrose School, 81 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge, will hold a doo-wop dinner and dance 7-11 p.m. Nov. 8 in the school’s gymnasium. The Echoes will perform live music, from doo-wop to classic rock. 1950s-style dress is optional. There will be food, but patrons must bring their own alcohol. There will also be a 50/50…

  • Last call for vendors at Nov. 2 library sale

    The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library recently issued a final call for participants at its Vendor Sale planned for Nov. 2 at the Jamesburg Presbyterian Church, 175 Gatzmer Ave. A light lunch and bake sale will be available at the event. For more information, call 732-521- 0440 or visit www.jamesburglibrary.com.

  • Dance to the oldies at Halloween gala

    The annual Knights of Columbus Halloween Oldies Dinner-Dance is set for 7:30- 11:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the oldies. Costumes are optional. A chicken dinner, a salad, coffee, tea, soda, wine, tap beer…

  • A case of conspicuous consumption

    Last month, millions of individuals lined up to buy Apple’s two new smartphones: the iPhone 5s and its less-popular little brother, the iPhone 5c. Customers paid anywhere from $100 to $850 to own one of the most drooled-over darlings of the tech industry, depending on the model, the specs and the wireless plan. They racked…

  • Haunted Woods Walk begins in Monroe

    The Evil Spirits Haunted Woods Walk will be held 7:30-11 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning Oct. 11 at 53 Hoffman Road, Monroe. The cost is $13 for adults or $10 for children 17 and under. A children’s fun haunt day will be held noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 26. Rain date is Oct. 27.…

  • Run/walk to benefit brain-injured youth

    The 11th annual Hit the Bricks 5-Mile Run or Walk, sponsored by the Sayreville Recreation Department, will begin at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 12, rain or shine, at Sayreville Borough Hall, Main Street. The event will feature a morning of food, music and sport. Proceeds will benefit the Sayreville Association for Brain Injured Children. For more…

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