Community Bulletin Board
Golf outing will benefit Lions' charitable causes

The East Brunswick Lions Club and the East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce invite the public to participate in their 11th annual golf outing on May 30 at Bunker Hill Golf Club, Griggstown section of Franklin. The entry fee is $105 and includes green fees, cart fees, refreshments, lunch, beverages, dinner, awards, prizes, and a complimentary weekday round of golf at Bunker Hill. This year will include a hole in one prize on every par three, including a 2007 Chevrolet Impala, sponsored by Laffin Chevrolet of South River.

The entry deadline is May 15. Sponsors are sought. For more information, call Fred Tomchuk at (732) 257-7425 or Howard Adams at (732) 548-3092 or (732) 991-3777.

Alborada to perform 'The Feast of Sarah'

Monmouth University will present the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre in "The Feast of Sarah: A Gypsy Festival" at 8 p.m. on May 5 at the university's Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch.

The cross-cultural performance will feature the entire Alborada company, the Daughters of Sofia Tribal Dance Company, Kalman Maygar Hungarian Dance Ensemble and the Gorcsi Brothers Band. Alborada principal dancer Ricardo Santiago and resident guest artist Peter Suarez will create a gypsy duel.

A re-creation of the oldest religious festival in Saint Maries de la Mer, Camargue, France, to which gypsies made their annual pilgrimage, the production will depict extended families of Spanish, Hungarian and Balkan origin meeting and celebrating with dance and music around a caravan and campfire.

There will be gypsy spiritual dances and music and dances from the Balkans. Spanish gypsies will use tambourines and "zills" (Arabic finger instruments) to highlight their Arabic background, and Spanish and Hungarian gypsy cultures will be joined in a fusion dance.

Funding for the production is provided in part by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and the American Music Center Live Music for Dance of New York.

Tickets cost $25 each, $23 for seniors, $12 for children.

For more information, to reserve and for discounts for groups and subscriptions, call the box office at (732) 263-6889 or log on to www.monmouth.edu/arts.

The mission of the nonprofit Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre (Eva Lucena, executive and artistic director) is the cultivation and preservation of dances and music from Spain.

For more information on the company, call Eva Lucena at (732) 255-4071 or e-mail alboradadance@aol.com.

St. Mary's choral society concert set for 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. Featured will be pieces by various composers. Refreshments will be provided. The concert is free and open to the public, but donations are appreciated.

The program has been made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State. For more information, please call (732)721-0179.

Milltown Lions Doo-Wop Night May 12

The Milltown Lions Club will hold a Doo-Wop Night May 12 from 7:30-11 p.m. at American Legion Post No. 25, JFK Boulevard, Milltown.

The benefit will raise funds for the visually impaired. it will feature the oldies group "Sidewalk Serenade." Admission is $20 and includes snacks, and door prizes. There will be a cash bar.

For tickets or more information, call (732) 545-1177. Tickets are also available at Milltown ice Cream Depot, Washington Avenue.

Wrestling fundraiser in South River May 11

National Wrestling Superstars (NWS) will present a fundraiser May 11 at 7:45 p.m. at South River Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 31 Reid St. Proceeds will benefit the Disabled Firefighters Fund and Sayreville Knights of Columbus Columbian Squires.

The event will be highlighted by Kip James, The Taskmaster Kevin Sullivan, Dastardly Danny Doring, and Slyck Wagner Brown. It will also feature a Crazy 8 Tournament. Tickets are $17 for children and seniors and $19 for all others.

For tickets or ticket locations, call NWS at (732) 888-1704. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.doubleplaytixx.com.

Events at Friday's to benefit OLOL School

Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will host Proceeds Night fundraisers from 5-9 p.m. on May 10 and 24 at T.G.I. Friday's, Route 1 south, North Brunswick.

The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each school supporter's check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present an event flier for the donation to count. For fliers or more information, call the school office at (732) 828-1951 or log on to www.ololschoolnj.org.

'Mafia Murder' event scheduled 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 drinks. Seating is limited; advance-ticket purchase is encouraged.

For more information, call (732) 721-2620.

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 "coffee table" books for sale. The sale will be during regular library hours.

Hours are May 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6 from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., May 7-10 from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and May 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call the adult and information services department at (732) 721-5600, ext. 5033.

Lag B'Omer barbecue slated for May 7

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge Teen Club, 770 Madison Gardens, will host a Lag B'Omer barbecue and marshmallow toasting cookout on May 7 at 7 p.m. For information, call (732) 316-7600 or visit www.brisavrohom.org/oldbridge.

Concert 'Days of Wine and Roses' May 6

The Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River, will present the concert, "The Days of Wine and Roses" May 6 from 2-4 p.m., with lunch served from noon to 2 p.m. For information, call (732) 238-0310 or visit www.theimperialmusiccenter.com.

Fathers Club to hold

card game fundraiser

The Immaculate Conception Fathers Club of Spotswood will sponsor a Texas Hold'em Tournament May 19 in the auditorium at Immaculate Conception School, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the tournament runs from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.

The event will feature licensed dealers and casino poker tables. Cost is $125 for "buy-ins," with "re-buys" at $50 during the first hour. Satellite games will be held. Payouts will be in the form of gift cards. Registration includes sandwiches, salads, beverages and dessert. Proceeds will be used for school technology improvements. For more information and to reserve, call (732) 626-0494.

'Cohan Show' coming to Marasco theater June 2

The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will present "The George M. Cohan Show," a one-man portrayal of the famous song and dance man, at the Richard P. Marasco Theatre for the Performing Arts, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe, at 7 p.m. June 2. Cohan, considered the "father of the American musical comedy," was an entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer, director and producer in the early 20th century.

General admission is $10; $8 for patrons; free for students. Tickets are available in advance at the Monroe Township Senior Center, One Municipal Plaza, and the Monroe Township Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road. Remaining tickets will be available at the door two hours before the performance.

Dance to the oldies

at O.B. Knights hall

A Spring Rock 'N' Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. on May 18 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 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 $9 per person and includes coffee, tea, soda and dessert. Singles are welcome.

For more information, call Tony at (732) 251-0970.

Lag B'Omer Fair

coming to synagogue

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge, 770 Madison Gardens, will host a Lag B'Omer Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 6.

The fair will feature a barbecue, a moon bounce, arts and crafts, game booths, raffles and prizes, marshmallow toasting, cotton candy and more.

For more information, call (732) 316-7600 or log on to www.brisavrohom.org/oldbridge.

'Godspell' opens May 10 at St. Thomas School

GB Productions will present "Godspell" May 10, 12, 17 and 19 at 8 p.m. at the auditorium at St. Thomas School, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Tickets are $15, and $12 for seniors, students and children. Group rates are available. For more information, call (732) 238-4028.

Activities scheduled for Old Bridge seniors

The Old Bridge Township Office on Aging, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, will offer a variety of upcoming programs.

An Ice Cream Social featuring music by Edgar is planned for May 4.

Middlesex County's "90s Birthday Bash" will be May 9 (George Bush Center will be closed for activities). Yoga will also be May 9, but held at the civic center. A glaucoma and cataract screening will be May 10. A trip to Patel's Mini Mart will be May 15, and a shopping trip to Kohl's May 16. A full body screening for skin cancer will be May 21. A health fair will be at Bush Center May 23. The mayor's Memorial Day ceremony will be May 25 in the courtyard. A parade will be held in Laurence Harbor May 28. "National Senior Health & Fitness" will be celebrated and feature free yoga for attendees May 30.

For times or locations, call the Office on Aging at (732) 721-5600, ext. 6615.

Triple H to present 'High School Musical'

Triple H Productions of Sayreville will stage "Disney's High School Musical" at 8 p.m. on May 5 and 6 at St. Stanislaus Kostka School, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville.

Tickets cost $12 for students, $14 for adults, and are available in advance or at the door.

For more information and to reserve, log on to www.triplehproductions.com.

Unitarian Society

festival, sale May 12

The Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick, will hold a spring festival and rummage sale May 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature household items, small furniture, glassware, plants, books, clothing, toys, baked goods, hot dogs and veggie dogs.

For more information, call (732) 246-3113 or visit www.unitariansociety.org.