Tag: Jamesburg

  • Talk to address positive mind, life

    Talk to address positive mind, life

    The Friends of the Jamesburg Library will present a program titled “Positive Mind=Positive Life” 7 p.m. April 21 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. Guest lecturer Keri Zoumas will discuss the health of the brain and how thoughts influence life experiences. Light refreshments will be served.

  • Townwide Yard Sale scheduled for April 16

    Townwide Yard Sale scheduled for April 16

    The Jamesburg Historical Association and the Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg will sponsor the borough’s annual Townwide Yard Sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 16 in the parking lot at the church, 175 Gatzmer Ave., and at private homes throughout the borough. The event will take place rain or shine. Residents may sell on their own property…

  • Soup’s on at Taste of the Town event

    Soup’s on at Taste of the Town event

      The Jamesburg Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank all those who participated in the Taste of the Town event March 5. A special thank you goest out to the restaurants that provided soup. The winners are: first place, seafood bisque from Lakeside Pizza, Forsgate Drive, Jamesburg; second place, roasted tomato and eggplant soup from…

  • Seniors will travel to Lancaster, Pa.

    Seniors will travel to Lancaster, Pa.

    Jamesburg Senior Citizens will sponsor a May 11-13 trip to Lancaster, Pa. Cost is $392 per person, double occupancy. Nonmembers are welcome. For more information, call Liz at 732-251-2173.

  • Seniors plan trip to A.C. casino

    Seniors plan trip to A.C. casino

    Jamesburg Senior Citizens will host a March 28 trip to Resorts Casino, Atlantic City. Sign-in is set for 10:15-10:45 a.m. at the Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Ave. The bus will depart at 11 a.m. Cost is $25 per person and includes transportation and a $25 return in slot play. All are welcome to attend.…

  • Public helps East Brunswick police apprehend suspected shoplifter

    Public helps East Brunswick police apprehend suspected shoplifter

    EAST BRUNSWICK – The East Brunswick Police Department is grateful for the public’s assistance in helping officers capture a suspected shoplifter. On Feb. 8, a shoplifting occurred at Walmart on Route 18 in which an unknown male allegedly stole more than $1,000 worth of electronics, according to a statement prepared by the East Brunswick Police Department. The…

  • Seniors school students on reading skills

    Seniors school students on reading skills

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer JAMESBURG – For most seniors citizens, it has been decades since they have set foot inside an elementary school classroom. In Jamesburg, it seems this could change. “In the greater community, why not bring in our greatest resource, [which is] our seniors?” said Principal Pamela Hernandez of John F. Kennedy…

  • Tickets available for Dobenski Dinner

    Tickets available for Dobenski Dinner

    The 10th annual Henry “Spud” Dobenski Jr. Memorial Scholarship Awards Dinner will begin at 4:15 p.m. March 13 at Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, West Railroad Avenue. Cash scholarships will be presented to Monroe Township High School students living in Jamesburg and to Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School eighth-graders in recognition of their achievements in…

  • Library extends book sale, clothing drive

    Library extends book sale, clothing drive

    The Jamesburg Public Library Winter Book Sale and Clothing Drive will continue through March 5 at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. The event originally was set to conclude Feb. 29. The sale features gently used books including New York Times bestselling fiction; children’s picture books, easy readers and early chapter books; military-history books; cookbooks; craft…