Vendor space available at Monroe Country Fair
     Vendors are sought for the Monroe Township Country Fair set for noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 10 at Thompson Park, Perrineville Road. The event is sponsored by the Monroe Township Mother's Club and the Monroe Township Recreation Department.
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Holy Trinity to offer vacation Bible school
     Youngsters ages 3-10 are invited to attend a vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon, July 31-Aug. 4, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River.
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Mexican-American dance group to perform
     The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Folklife Program for New Jersey will present "Guelaguetza!" featuring the Mexican American Organization Folkloric Dance Group at 1:30 p.m. on July 30 at the Crossroads Theatre, 7 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick.
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Donors sought due to critical blood shortage
     The Blood Center of New Jersey is asking residents to donate blood during the month of July due to a critical shortage of inventory. There is an immediate need for all types of blood, and there are serious shortages of types 0 positive, O negative, A positive, A negative and B negative.
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John Davidson at Marasco PAC July 22
     The Marasco Performing Arts Center, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe Township, will present the John Davidson Show July 22 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
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Cancer support group will meet on July 24
     The Jacqueline M. and Robert N. Wilentz Cancer Center at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, will offer a support group meeting for individuals with cancer from 6-7 p.m. on July 24 in Auxiliary Hall B, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital's Old Bridg
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Blood drive scheduled at Goddard School, O.B.
     The Blood Center of New Jersey (BCNJ) will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 22 at The Goddard School, 1480 Englishtown Road, Old Bridge.
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Oldies dance July 21 at Old Bridge Knights
     The Knights of Columbus, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge, will hold a rock 'n roll oldies dance 8-11 p.m. July 21.
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St. John's plans July 22 flea market/garage sale
     St. John's Baptist Church will hold its Garage Sale and Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 22 in the church parking lot, 24 Lake St., Jamesburg. The event will take place rain or shine.
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Diabetes support group will meet at Raritan Bay
     The Marion Tanzman Diabetes Center of Raritan Bay Medical Center will hold a free diabetes support group meeting from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on July 26 in Raritan Rooms C and D at the hospital's Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave.
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Register for Ketubah barbecue by July 20
     The B'nai B'rith Ketubah married couples unit (40 and older) will hold its annual barbecue July 23 at 2 p.m. at a member's home in Marlboro. The price is $25 per member couple and $30 per nonmember couple. If a nonmember couple joins Ketubah at the event, the couple may attend the barbecue for free.
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Volunteers sought to assist Women Aware
     Women Aware Inc. is seeking volunteers to work with the facility in conjunction with local police departments at headquarters to provide support, information, and referrals to the victims of domestic violence at the time of crisis.
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Participants sought for fair Charity Challenge
     The Middlesex County Fair Association invites all local charities to participate in the Charity Challenge to be held at the 2006 Middlesex County Fair set for Aug. 7-13 at the fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.
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Library will offer free summer youth events
     A variety of youth programs are offered as part of the Claws, Paws, Scales and Tales summer reading clubs at the Laurence Harbor Branch of the Old Bridge Public Library, Shoreland Circle.
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Dancers to entertain at O.B. Senior Center
     The Old Bridge Township Office on Aging will present a performance by the Old Bridge School of Dance at 10:30 a.m. on July 21 at the George Bush Senior Center, in the municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Dancers will perform in a show featuring a variety of dance styles. Call (732) 721-56
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Catholic Women sets Aug. 6 blood drive
     The Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women, in conjunction with New Jersey Blood Services, will host a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 6 in the cafeteria at Sacred Heart School, Cedar Street and Washington Road, South Amboy. A platelet machine will be available for individuals intereste
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Vendors needed for Aug. 27 garage sale
     Vendors are sought for the American Legion Post No. 253 Ladies Auxiliary Garage Sale set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 27 at the post home, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood.
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'Into the Woods' on tap for Villagers' teen group
     Villagers Theatre, a nonprofit center for the performing and cultural arts located at 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin, will present its TeensVill production of "Into the Woods" at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays, July 28-Aug. 13.
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Jamesburg Elks will sponsor July 22 Family Picnic
     Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will hold its first Family Picnic from noon to 4 p.m. on July 22 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave., Jamesburg.
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St. Mary's Parish accepting RCIA signups
     St. Mary's Parish, South Amboy, is accepting registration for any adult (age 14 or older) who is interested in preparing for Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation.
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'Chess, Chess, Chess' coming to O.B. Library
     Beginners and advanced players are welcome to attend "Chess, Chess, Chess" set for Mondays through Aug. 14 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road.
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Classic car show coming to Spotswood
     The Cruisin' Knights Car Club and the Spotswood Drug and Alcohol Alliance will present a Classic Car Show from 6-9 p.m. on July 26 in the parking lot at Spotswood High School, Summerhill Road. The theme of the show will be the Corvette.
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Auxiliary will host sock hop, karaoke night
     Elks Lodge No. 2220 Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor "Let's Stroll Down Memory Lane - A '50s and '60s Sock Hop and Karaoke Night" from 7-10 p.m. on Aug. 18 at the lodge, Old Amboy Road, Old Bridge.
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Rosarians to sponsor Aug. 5 trip to A.C.
     The Immaculate Conception Rosary Society, Spotswood, will sponsor an Aug. 5 fund-raising bus trip to Showboat Casino and Hotel, Atlantic City.
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