O.B. Library trustees will meet on Feb. 13       The Old Bridge Library board of trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 at the Old Bridge Main Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The meeting date was incorrect in a previous edition of the Suburban. The public is welcome. Formal action may be taken on ... More ... Safe-boating course on tap in Sayreville       Coast Guard Flotilla Auxiliary 2-1, 167 Main St., Sayreville, will offer "America's Boating Course" from 7:30-9:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 19-28. Cost is $50, including textbook. A New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course. For m... More ... Public invited to Feb. 27 wine tasting       The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce (MCRCC) Women in Business Committee and Business After Hours Committee will present a wine tasting from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 at the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick. More ... Fund-raisers       Feb. 8 + Spaghetti Dinner, sponsored by St. James Knights of Columbus Council No. 6336, 5-8 p.m., at the council home, 83 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. Adult- and children's-menu prices available. All welcome. (732) 521-3366. Feb. More ... Call to purchase pavers for veterans walkway       The township of East Brunswick is taking orders for granite walkway pavers to be installed at the East Brunswick Veterans Monument in time for dedication at the township's annual Memorial Day observance. Reservation deadline is April 6 to ensure installation by Memorial Day. More ... Tickets available for Sweetheart Car Raffle       Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, 74 W. Railroad Ave., will hold its first Sweetheart Car Raffle from 1-4 p.m. on Feb. 10. Organizers hope to make the raffle an annual event. Tickets cost $100 each. Grand prize is a 2007 Hyundai Accent (4-door, automatic transmission, air conditionin... More ... Libraries will be open on upcoming holidays       The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, and the Laurence Harbor Branch, Shoreland Circle, will be open during regular hours on Lincoln's Birthday, Feb. 12, and Presidents Day, Feb. 19. Regular hours at the Main Branch are 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Laurence Harbor hou... More ... More Senior Fridays events planned at library       The Old Bridge Public Library will continue its new Senior Fridays program, featuring free events for older adults, at 1:30 p.m. every week at the Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. More ... Signups continue for 'Sesame Street,' ski trip       The Sayreville Recreation Department is still accepting registration for two upcoming trips. A ski trip to Big Boulder Resort in the Poconos is planned for Feb. 17. Individuals age 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. An excursion to see the 10:30 a.m. performance of "Ses... More ... Bible seminar scheduled for Feb. 10       The Diocese of Metuchen and Trenton will host "The Great Adventure Bible Timeline Seminar" from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, Metlars Lane, Piscataway. Jeff Cavins, a Catholic theologian and author, will lead the seminar. Registration fee is $45, a... More ... Tickets available for Shepard Tricky Tray       The Alan B. Shepard School PTA will sponsor a Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. on March 23 at the school, 33 Bushnell Road, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 each, advance-sale only. Reserved seating is available for parties of 10-12 guests only. Full payment i... More ... Thompson to offer mobile office in O.B.       Assemblyman Sam Thompson (R-13) will sponsor a mobile office from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 at the George Bush Senior Center in the municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, Old Bridge. More ... Teen programs on agenda at library       The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will host a variety of upcoming teen events. The schedule is as follows: + Feb. 10, 17 and 24 at 10 a.m. More ... Temple to conclude identity-theft series       Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge, will present the final installment in its series titled "Identity Theft: It Could Happen to You" at 7:45 p.m. on Feb. 12. More ... 'Godspell' auditions on tap in Old Bridge       Auditions for the upcoming GB Productions presentation of "Godspell" will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 and 13 at St. Thomas the Apostle School auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Youngsters ages 8 and up are sought for the children's chorus. Lead roles are open to a... More ... Dance to the oldies Feb. 16 at O.B. Knights       Knights of Columbus No. 4815 will hold a Winter Rock 'N' Roll Oldies Dance from 8-11 p.m. on Feb. 16 at the council hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the sounds of the '50s and '60s. Admission is $8 per person and includes coffee, tea, so... More ... Friendly Sons to sponsor trip to Ireland       The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, Old Bridge, will offer a fall trip to Ireland. Travelers will take advantage of off-season prices. For more information and cost, interested individuals should call Jackie at (732) 721-5471 or e-mail milvib@aolcom. More ... Curtain to rise on 'Adam Pascal Live!'       The Forum Theatre Company will present "Adam Pascal Live!" at 8 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the Forum Theatre, 314 Main St., Metuchen. Pascal, the award-winning original star of Broadway's "Rent" and "Aida" and the recent feature-film version of "Rent," will perform his solo concert for one perfo... More ... Main Street Theatre will stage 'Plaza Suite'       The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will present its production of Neil Simon's "Plaza Suite" at 8 p.m. on Feb. 9, 10, 16, 17 and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and ... More ... Tickets available for Shepard Tricky Tray       The Alan B. Shepard School PTA will sponsor a Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. on March 23 at the school, 33 Bushnell Road, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 each, advance-sale only. Reserved seating is available for parties of 10-12 guests only. Full payment is requ... More ... Presidential family foods to be discussed       A program titled "Favorite Foods and Libations of Presidential Families" is set for 2 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road. Participants will learn how presidents entertained at state dinners and how they entertained family and friends. The public is invited.... More ... Two-day rummage sale on tap at E.B. church       Aldersgate United Methodist Church will host a Church Indoor Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 9 and 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 10 in the white house next to the church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Parking will be available in the church parking lot. For more information, call (732)... More ... Bris Avrohom to host Women's Circle       Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge, 770 Madison Gardens, will sponsor a Women's Circle gathering beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the home of Dina Kanelsky. Topic will be "Rosh Chodesh Adar." Participants, who will learn about the month of Adar and the holiday of Purim, also will find out h... More ... VFW essay contest winners are honored       Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary District No. 8 recently held a Voice of Democracy and Patriotic Pens Awards program at Spotswood VFW Post No. 4589. Lucy Rossi of VFW Post No. 4699, Sayreville, is president of the District No. 8 Ladies Auxiliary. Program co-chairpersons were Mari... More ... Tickets available for McCarrick Valentine's gala       The Cardinal McCarrick High School Eagle Parents Association, South Amboy, will host a Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance for adults from 7:30-11:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 at South Amboy Knights of Columbus, 308 Fourth St. Tickets, which cost $45 per person, will not be sold at the door. Call the... More ... Donut Dance on tap at South Amboy church       The Sacred Heart Church Rosary Society will host a Pre-Lenten Donut Dance from 7-11 p.m. on Feb. 17 in the church hall, Washington Avenue, South Amboy. Food and drinks may be purchased beginning at 6 p.m. The event will feature music by Jolly Rich and the Polka Stars. More ... Knights to celebrate St. Patrick's Day       Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 will hold a St. Patrick's Day Dinner-Dance on March 10 at the Knights Victorian Hall, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The event will feature traditional food, beer and Irish songs and dance. Call (732) 257-2061 for ... More ... Valentine's open house slated at pet shelter       The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center will host a Valentine's Open House and Adoption Event from 1-4 p.m. on Feb. 10 and 11 at the shelter, 1400 Main St. Complimentary sweet treats, beverages and goodies will be given to all visitors. Participants will have an opportunity to shop the Valen... More ...