• Driver-safety course slated at senior center

    The AARP-sponsored Driver Safety Program will be offered 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion, whichwillentitlethemtoa5percentdiscount on the major portion of their automobile insurance premium for three years. In addition, two points will be deducted…

  • Parish, company heads to be honored

    In recognition of their contributions to disaster-recovery and relief efforts in the Middlesex County area following superstorm Sandy, representatives of a Roman Catholic parish community and a securities services company will be honored at the Diocese of Metuchen’s 29th annual Flame of Charity Dinner scheduled for Oct. 24 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, New Brunswick.…

  • Cultures collaborate at new fusion café

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — For Shanti Shankar, traveling to the far ends of the earth is less about seeing spectacular sights than it is about indulging in cuisines that are intertwined with world culture. From Peru and Morocco to India and France, Shankar has tasted it all. Now, she is bringing…

  • Blessing of Animals scheduled for Oct. 5

    The Rev. Nanci Nardi will conduct her annual Blessing of the Animals service at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 on the front lawn at Messiah Lutheran Church, 3091 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Community members and their pets are invited to attend.

  • Vendors sought for Shepard Garage Sale

    The Alan B. Shepard PTA Garage Sale is set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 12 at Shepard School, 33 Bushnell Road, Old Bridge. Rain date is Oct. 13. Vendors are welcome. Spaces cost $25 each; vendors must bring their own table. For more information and to reserve, call Antonietta Vega at 732-607-9250. Reservation deadline is…

  • Dubinin panel to host fundraiser at Rita’s

    The Sara Dubinin Foundation will hold its first fundraiser 5-9 p.m. Sept. 30 at Rita’s Italian Ice, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Rita’s will donate 20 percent of the sales from supporters’ “big scoops” to the foundation, which funds four scholarships annually, three of them to area schools.

  • Sports card, collectible show set for Sept. 28

    The Sayreville First Aid Squad will hold a Sports Card and Collectible Show fundraiser 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 28 at the First Aid Squad Building, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The event is designed to help raise money for the squad. Dealer tables are available by calling 732-614-8639. The public is invited to attend…

  • 4-H to sponsor Sept. 28 Yard Sale

    The 4-H of Middlesex County Fall Yard Sale is set for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 28 at the 4-H Center, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Rain date is Sept. 29. The event will feature a variety of vendors selling new and used items, crafts to collectibles. Refreshments will be sold. Vendor fee is $20 for a…

  • Tickets offered for Oktoberfest gala

    Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Parish will hold its annual Oktoberfest 6:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 5 in the parish’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. German music will be provided by Bernie’s Orchestra. The Bayern Verein dancers will entertain. A German dinner will include desserts, beer, wine and soda. Tickets cost $35 each and may be…

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