Schirra PTA slates Spring Tricky Tray       The Walter M. Schirra School PTA will sponsor its first Spring Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. on April 27 at Carl Sandburg Middle School, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Admission cost is $5 in advance, $7 at the door, and includes a free coffee and dessert. The event... More ... Painting demo next up for Suburban Artists       Artist Ellen Gavin, who works primarily in oils, will offer a painting demonstration at 2 p.m. on April 13 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, during the next monthly meeting of the Suburban Artist Guild (SAG) of Central New Jersey. SAG board members will meet a... More ... Donations sought for pet shelter garage sale       Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold a Giant Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 15 (the date was incorrect in last week's newspaper) in the shelter's parking lot. Donations of items for the sale will be accepted at the shelter from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on ... More ... Perry Brothers band to perform in Sayreville       The Sayreville Cultural Arts Council will present The Perry Brothers four-piece band in concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. on April 19 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St. Admission is free of charge. The public is invited. All ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be se... More ... German Fest to raise funds for mission trip       Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, (next to Central Elementary School), will sponsor a German Fest Dinner beginning at 5 p.m. on April 21. Dinner will include sauerbraten (marinated beef roast) with red cabbage and boiled potatoes, bread/rolls, dessert, soft... More ... Benefit car shows, cruise nights to begin       The Just Us Cruisers Classic Car Club will hold its annual benefit Cruise Nights/Car Shows from 6-9 p.m. every Friday night, April 20-Oct. 12, in the parking lot at 1980 Route 35 North, next to F-1 Motoring, South Amboy/Sayreville. The weekly family-oriented events will feature more tha... More ... Historical Society hosts local sculptor's exhibit       The East Brunswick Historical Society will present the works of sculptor Edmund Spiro from 2-4 p.m. on April 15, May 13 and June 16. Spiro, of East Brunswick, works with wood, steel and a combination thereof, to create new expressions. His works have been seen in numerous galleries, shows a... More ... Vendors sought for Bandit's Spring Bazaar       Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold its fourth annual Bandit's Spring Bazaar and Flower Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 6 in the shelter parking lot. Spaces are available for $15 each. Crafters and new-merchandise vendors are welcome. No garage-sale vendors, pl... More ... 'Earth Songs' on tap at Sayreville Library       A program titled "Earth Songs: Saving the Environment Through Music" is set for 2 p.m. on April 14 at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The play, which is designed to be educational and entertaining, will feature earth-friendly songs and ... More ... Safe-driving course on tap at senior center       An AARP-sponsored driver-safety program will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 26 and 27 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St. Cost is $10. Checks should be made payable to AARP. More ... Holocaust observance scheduled for April 15       In accordance with state legislation, the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education, in coordination with the Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee and the Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County, will hold a Yom HaShoah (Holocaust) Commemoration Program at 1:30 p.m. on April 15... More ... Circus to raise funds for Hemophilia Association       The Phills Brothers Sunshine Magic Circus fundraiser to benefit the Hemophilia Association of New Jersey, originally set for March 16, has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. on April 20 at South River High School, Montgomery Street. Two children will be admitted free of charge with one paid... More ... Vendor space available for April 21 flea market       Vendors are sought for the United Methodist Women of Trinity United Church Spring Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 21 at the church, 70 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Indoor table-rental cost is $15 per table. Outside spaces cost $10 each; outdoor vendors must pr... More ... Public invited to dance to big-band era music       The Imperial Dance Band will play music of the big-band era at a dance set for 7:30-11 p.m. on April 21 at the Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. The event will feature dancing, light dining and refreshments. Cost is $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door. Fo... More ... Omer to be topic of April 18 lecture in E.B.       The Mekor Chaim Hesder Ambassador Program will sponsor a community lecture by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, founder of the Mekor Chaim network of educational institutions in Israel, at 8:30 p.m. on April 16 at Young Israel of East Brunswick, 193 Dunhams Corner Road. More ... American-Indian panel to sponsor open house       Intertribal Indians of New Jersey will hold an open house at 2 p.m. on April 14 in the log cabin located opposite the deer enclosure at Thompson Park, Monroe. The event will feature American-Indian music, dancing, a crafts display and craft demonstrations. Indigenous Mohawk speakers Mon... More ... Morgan Lions Club sets Pancake Breakfast       The Morgan Lions Club will sponsor a Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on April 22 at Eisenhower School, Ernston Road, Sayreville. Admission is $5 for adults, $3.50 for children under age 12. For more information, call Edward Anderson at (732) 763-2527. More ... Tickets on sale for Irish Pub Night       The Ancient Order of Hibernians will sponsor an Irish Pub Night from 7-11 p.m. on April 28 at the AOH Hall, Stevens Avenue and Second Street, South Amboy. The event will feature food, beer and wine, prizes and live entertainment. Tickets cost $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Advan... More ...