Tag: Calendar

  • Local temple holds casino night in June

    Local temple holds casino night in June

    Temple B’nai Shalom will hold its Casino Night at 8 p.m. on June 3 at the temple, 15 Fern Road, East Brunswick.  Attendees can try their luck at blackjack, roulette, craps, poker and a money wheel. Admission is $40 per person and includes snacks, dessert and coffee. BYOB. Registrants will receive complimentary prize tickets for early…

  • Rise Up Chorus hosts community sing June 4

    Rise Up Chorus hosts community sing June 4

    Rise Up Chorus, Metuchen’s newest non-profit organization, will set its sights high with a kickoff event — a Community Sing — from 2-5 p.m. June 4 at St. Luke’s Church, 17 Oak Ave., Metuchen. Under the direction of Edison resident Matthew LaPine, founder and artistic director, youths and adults alike will learn new choral music…

  • Police department seeking applicants for junior academy

    Police department seeking applicants for junior academy

    The South River Police Department will hold its 10th annual Junior Police Academy on weekdays from July 10-20 at South River Middle School, 3 Montgomery St. The academy is open to all residents of South River who will be in the sixth, seventh or eighth grade in the fall of 2017. This eight-day academy is taught by South…

  • YMCA offers camp programs

    YMCA offers camp programs

    The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) will offer 11 camps this summer that will make sure kids and teens in the community are adventurous, active and healthy in both body and mind. Camp locations include Edison, Metuchen, Woodbridge, South Amboy, Avenel, Piscataway, Colonia and Fords. YMCA camps offer traditional, specialty and…

  • Elks lodge will hold Memorial Day picnic

    Elks lodge will hold Memorial Day picnic

    East Brunswick Elks Lodge 2370 will hold its annual Memorial Day picnic from 1:30-6 p.m. on May 28 at the lodge, 21 Oakmont Ave. The event will include hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and corn on the cob. DJ Harry will provide music. Adults are $20, children ages 11-18 are $10 and children ages 10 and under are…

  • Monroe Township Chorus to honor Armed Forces May 18

    Monroe Township Chorus to honor Armed Forces May 18

    The Monroe Township Chorus will honor veterans and members of the Armed Forces through songs and music at 7:30 p.m. May 18 at the Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center, Monroe Township Middle School, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event is free.

  • East Brunswick AARP chapter to host summer luncheon

    East Brunswick AARP chapter to host summer luncheon

    East Brunswick AARP Chapter 4855 will hold a “Summer Fun” luncheon at 12 p.m. June 13 at Ria Mar restaurant, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. Meal includes soup, salad, a choice of six entrees, dessert, soda, coffee and tea. Entertainment provided by Supreme Productionz. Service honor awards and installation of chapter officers will also be…

  • Spotswood church to hold blood drive June 4

    Spotswood church to hold blood drive June 4

    Immaculate Conception Church will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 4 in the campus cafeteria of the school, 23 Manalapan Road at Immaculata Drive, Spotswood. Bring an ID with a photo or signature. You may donate if you are in good health, free of cold symptoms, at least 18 years old,…

  • Author to discuss nostalgic sites

    Author to discuss nostalgic sites

      The East Brunswick Library will hold a special program with Retro Roadmap blogger and author Beth Lennon at 7 p.m. on June 1 at the library, 2 Civic Center Dr., East Brunswick. Retro Roadmap is a nationwide guide to finding vintage attractions. The website features restaurants, diners, five-and-dime stores, cabins, old fashioned movie theaters, motels…