'Mafia Murder' event on tap for May 5       The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will present a "Mafia Murder" mystery-dinner fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. on May 5 at Garden Friends Early Learning Center, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Cost is $40 per person and includes the show, dinner and soft drink... 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 vendo... More ... Tickets available for Tea and Gift Auction       The Cardinal McCarrick High School Eagle Parent Association will host its annual Tea and Gift Auction from 2-5 p.m. on April 29 at the school, Second Street and Stevens Avenue, South Amboy. Doors will open at noon. Admission is $10 per person. Complimentary coffee, tea and desser... More ... Registration begins April 23 for story time       Old Bridge Public Library will offer preschool "Storytime" April 30-May 24. Registration begins April 23 at 9:30 a.m. at the Central Library, and at 1 p.m. at the Laurence Harbor branch. Storytime schedule at the Central Library is as follows: ages 12-24 months (with an adult, no ... More ... Registration for Sayreville Rec begins April 30       Sayreville Recreation Department will begin registration for its summer programs April 30, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Programs are for Sayreville residents, begin June 25, and run for six weeks. Programs offered include Burkes Park camp for children age 4-11, and craft pr... More ... Friends of Old Bridge Library sale begins May 5       The Friends of the Old Bridge Public Library will hold its annual book sale May 5-11 at the central branch of the library at 1 Old Bridge Plaza. Proceeds benefit the programs and services of the library. There will be thousands of paperbacks, hard covers, children's books, videos, and "... More ... Alzheimer's support group meetings May 3, 7       The Alzheimer's Association will hold a support group meeting May 3 at 7 p.m. at The Cranbury Center, 292 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township. A meeting will also be May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Old Bridge Medical Center, 1 Hospital Plaza. For more information, call the helpline at (800) 88... More ... St. Mary's Choral Society concert May 20       The St. Mary Choral Society will present "From the Sublime to the Ridiculous: Serious and Silly Choral and Instrumental Music" May 20 at 4 p.m. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. There will also be a special performance by the church's bell choir. Feature... More ... Youth group seeking vendors for flea market       Vendors are sought for the Simpson United Methodist Church Youth Group Outdoor Flea Market planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 5 at the church, Route 516 and Owens Road, Old Bridge. Rain date is May 12. Spaces cost $15 each. For more information and to reserve, call (908) 7... More ... Cheesequake Park slates hikes, talks, programs       Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge, will hold an Arbor Day celebration April 28 at 11 a.m. and will feature a tree planting, hike and discussion about the history of Arbor Day. Participants will receive a tree seedling for planting. "Mysterious Migration" for children ages 8 and older ... More ... SUES fundraiser at restaurant May 4       Samsel Upper Elementary School (SUES) character education committee will hold a fundraiser May 4 from 4-8 p.m. at T.G.I. Friday's, 1001 Route 9, Old Bridge. The event will consist of pre-game dining before the Harlem Wizards. Twenty percent of attendee's fare will be donated to the Committee ... More ... Prayer service at South River church May 3       The South River Council of Congregations will hold a prayer service on the National Day of Prayer, May 3, at 7 p.m. at First Reformed Church of South River, 40 Thomas St. The event is open to the community. More ... Fund-raisers       April 26 + Scholarship Dinner, sponsored by the Prodigal Foundation Inc., to benefit high school seniors affected by cancer, at Colonia Country Club, Colonia section of Woodbridge. Distinguished Community Service award honorees: Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac, J.J. Elek Realty own... More ... SUES Harlem Wizards game, fundraiser May 4       The Samsel Upper Elementary School (SUES) character education committee is sponsoring a rematch game of the Harlem Wizards vs. SUES teachers and staff May 4 at 7 p.m. at the school at 298 Ernston Road, Parlin. (The game has been rescheduled from April 16. More ... OLL raffle winner will take home car       Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL) School, Milltown, will raffle off a new 2007 Saturn Vue in its Lucky 7s Car Raffle. Chances cost $7 each. The winning ticket will be drawn after the 7 p.m. Mass on May 7 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Our ... More ... Registration under way for Garbarini golf event       Milltown Fire Department will present the fifth annual Charles Garbarini golf outing June 11 at Cranbury Golf Club, 49 Southfield Road, West Windsor. The shotgun scramble begins at 10 a.m. Charles Garbarini was a Lieutenant with the New York City Fire Department, and was lost on S... More ... 'College Do's and Don'ts' April 30       Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Municipal Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will hold "College Do's and Don'ts," a workshop hosted by Angela Fleyzor, college consultant and founder of College Choice Consultants, LLC April 30 at 7 p.m. More ... Corpus Christi Church carnival opens May 9       Corpus Christi Church, South River, will hold its annual carnival May 9-11 at 5 p.m., and May 12 at 4 p.m. at the school grounds on Morningside and Kamm Avenues. The event will feature 50/50s, a super 50/50, a basket wheel with prizes, rides, games and various foods. Wednesday night is ... More ... B'nai B'rith couples to gather for dinner       The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (age 40-plus) will meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. on April 29 at Iberia Peninsula, 63-69 Ferry St., Newark. The cost will be divided evenly among those attending; bar bill will be separate. Prospective members are welcome. More ... Fred Lehotay Ragtimers to perform May 3       The Cultural Arts Council of the Borough of Sayreville will sponsor a performance by the Fred Lehotay Ragtimers May 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Sayreville Senior Center, Main Street. All ages are welcome to the free performance and light refreshments will be served. For more information, call (73... More ... Monroe Hadassah fashion show April 30       Regency at Monroe Hadassah Chapter, Route 522, will sponsor a spring fashion show and dinner April 30 at 7 p.m. Admission is $40, which includes dinner catered by Donal Caterers of North Brunswick and Marlboro. Fashions are by Sigrid Olsen. For reservations, call Phyllis at (732) 521-07... More ... Sponsorships available for Scouts' golf classic       Boy Scout Troop 3 will hold its first golf classic May 21 at 1 p.m. at Concordia Golf Club, Monroe. Hole sponsorships are still available. The format will be four-man scramble, and the fee is $100 per player. Individuals may enter alone and will be placed on a team. A dinner and prizes ... More ... Monroe H.S. to present 'Pippin' April 26-29       Monroe Township High School Footlights Club will present the musical "Pippin" April 26-28 at 7:30 p.m., and April 29 at 4 p.m. at The Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe Township. Tickets are $10, $7 for seniors and $5 for students. More ... 'Jukebox Saturday Night' dance April 28       The St. Thomas Holy Name Society will present "Jukebox Saturday Night" April 28 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. The '50s dance will be held in the church auditorium at Route 18 south, Old Bridge, and will feature live music from Band of Gold. Tickets are $35 per couple or $18 per person. For more... More ... Host families sought for exchange students       ASSE International Student Exchange Program is seeking local host families for boys and girls ages 15-18 who will be arriving from other countries for the upcoming high school year or semester. The students have good English skills, are fully insured, and bring their own personal spendi... More ... 'Go Fly a Kite' April 28 at Thompson Park       Monroe Township Recreation will hold "Go Fly a Kite" April 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at Thompson Park opposite the high school (rain date May 5). The free event is open to Monroe residents only, of all ages, and children younger than age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Attendees may br... More ... Knights' spring dance slated for May 4       Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Victory Council 2061, 775 Washington Road, Parlin, will hold its spring dance May 4 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The dance will feature The Fog with Brian Earls, Jack Godowski, Joe Halmi, Ken Jones and Joe Timpone performing classic music from the '60s to t... More ... N.J. Folk Festival at college April 28       Douglass College of Rutgers University, George Street and Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, will present the 33rd annual New Jersey Folk Festival April 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (rain or shine). The free event will be headlined by Irish flute player Mike Rafferty, and the Dominican a cappell... More ...