Community Bulletin Board
Teen Career Day on tap for May 19 at library

Students in middle school and high school are invited to the Old Bridge Public Library's first Teen Career Day set for 1-5 p.m. on May 19 at the library main branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road.

The event will offer teens the opportunity to ask questions and get answers about careers and occupations that interest them. Professionals from law enforcement, health and fitness, medicine, finance, communications and other areas will be in attendance.

Registration will be held from 1-2 p.m. on the day of the program. Speakers will offer presentations throughout the library from 2-5 p.m.

The event is sponsored by the Old Bridge Public Library, the Kiwanis Club of Old Bridge, the Old Bridge/Sayreville Rotary Club and the Old Bridge Township High School Interact Club.

For more information, call Theresa Wordlemann, teen librarian, Old Bridge Public Library, at (732) 721-5600, ext. 5044, or e-mail theword@oldbridgelibrary.org.

Teens sought for roles in Villagers' 'Seussical'

Auditions for the upcoming Villagers Theatre TeensVill production of the musical "Seussical" are set for 7 p.m. on May 17 and 20 at the theater, DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin.

The production will be cast with teens ages 13-19 only. Performance dates will be July 27, 28, 29, Aug. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12.

Interested teens should prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show (no songs from "Seussical" may be used) and are encouraged to be familiar with the show. Readings will be from the script.

For more information, call (732) 873-2710 or log on to www.villagerstheatre.com.

Boating-safety exam scheduled for May 12

Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 2-1, 167 Main St., Sayreville, will conduct a Boating Safety Test Out Examination at 9 a.m. on May 12.

Individuals who take the exam must have been born prior to 1979 and certify that they have at least 100 hours of boating experience. Proof of age must be provided prior to taking the examination.

Cost for the test is $25. Successful completion will certify an individual for the New Jersey State Boating Safety Certificate that is now a state law. The exam may be taken only one time.

For more information and to register, call (732) 698-2222 or (732) 771-7104.

Register by May 16

for garden workshop

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will hold the first Earth Center plant sale and "Basics of Tree Care & Pruning" garden workshop May 19 beginning at 10 a.m. at the EARTH Center, 42 Riva Ave., Davidson's Mill Pond Park, South Brunswick.

The sale will feature starter plants raised by the Middlesex County Master Gardeners. The selection includes heirloom tomatoes, perennials, annuals, flowering vines and vegetables. The sale will end at 4 p.m.

The two-hour workshop will teach how to maintain the health and shape of plants. Fee is $20, and preregistration is required by May 16.

For more information, visit www.co.middlesex.nj.us/extensionservices .

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. 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.

Nativity of BVM rummage sale May 12

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) Catholic Church, 80 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, will hold an outdoor rummage sale May 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date May 19). The sale will include clothing, household items, bicycles and other items. For more information, call the church at (732) 246-1516.

Health fair coming to Old Bridge Senior Center

The Saint Peter's University Hospital Mobile Health Unit will be on hand at the Senior Week Health Fair set for 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on May 23 at the Old Bridge Senior Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road.

A bone-density test will be available to determine if an individual is at risk for fractures or osteoporosis.

Cost is $15. Advance registration is required. For more information, call Nancy at (732) 721-5600, ext. 6615.

Participants sought for community flea market

The Sayreville Recreation Department will sponsor a community flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 2 at the Borough Hall Soccer Fields, Main Street.

Fee is $10 per table for residents, $20 for nonresidents. Registration is going on from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, at the Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center, Dolan Street.

For more information, call (732) 390-7092.

Safe-boating course

coming to 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, May 14-23. Cost of the four-lesson course is $55, including textbook. A New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.

For more information and to register, call (732) 698-2222 or (732) 771-7104.

Walk 'n' Roll to mark building of new hospital

Children's Specialized Hospital, the country's largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital, will celebrate the construction of its 10th and newest facility, PSE&G Children's Specialized Hospital-New Brunswick, with a Walk 'n' Roll set for May 19 in Johnson Park, Piscataway. Registration will begin at 9 a.m.

Walk courses are 1, 2.5 or 5 miles. Wheelchairs, bikes and wagons are welcome.

The public is invited. There will be free food, music and children's activities following the walk.

The new hospital will care for children affected by traumatic brain and spinal-cord injuries as well as special needs due to premature birth. The 60-bed inpatient center is expected to open in early 2008, joining Children's Specialized sites in Mountainside, the Toms River section of Dover, Fanwood and Hamilton.

To register for the walk, call (908) 389-5646 or log on to www.forchildrens.org.

Advance tickets offered for St. Stan's Carnival

Discounted ride tickets and advance 50/50 raffle tickets for the upcoming 2007 St. Stan's Carnival to be held on the St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish grounds, MacArthur Avenue and Main Street, Sayreville, may be purchased at several area locations according to the following schedule:

+ prior to Sunday-Afternoon Bingo at St. Stan's Parish, noon to 1:30 p.m. on June 3, 10 and 17;

+ prior to Tuesday-Night Bingo at St. Stan's Parish, 6-7:30 p.m. on June 5, 12 and 19;

+ Foodtown of South Amboy, Bordentown Avenue, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 9;

+ Sayreville Seafood and Deli, Washington Road, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 16 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 17.

For more information, call the parish office at (732) 254-0212.

Cyclists sought

for MS Bike Tour

The Mid-Jersey MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Coast the Coast Bike Tour is set for May 19 and 20. Cyclists may choose from a 25-, 50-, 85- or 170-mile tour.

Proceeds from the event will raise money to fund research and programs to address the challenges of MS.

For more information and to register, log on to www.mjcms.org or call (732) 660-1005 or (800) FIGHT-MS.

Teens invited to library programs

The Old Bridge Public Library Teen Services Department will sponsor a variety of upcoming programs for teens in grades 6-12. All events will take place at the Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road.

The schedule is as follows:

+ May 17 at 7:30 p.m. - "Teen Writers, Poets and Artists" (registration not required);

+ May 20 at 1 p.m. - Teen Advisory Board meeting, with new members welcome to advise the library on book selections, teen programming and community-service activities (registration not required);

+ May 24 at 6:30 p.m. - "Teen Book and Movie Discussion," featuring a discussion on "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz and a viewing of the film "Alex Rider - Operation: Stormbreaker," call (732) 721-5600, ext. 5033 to register.

For more information, log on to www.oldbridgelibrary.org.

Tickets on sale for Polish-Style Dinner

St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church Holy Name Society will sponsor a Polish-Style Dinner from 5-7 p.m. on May 19 in the cafeteria at St. Mary's School, Jackson Street, South River.

The menu will include homemade pierogi, stuffed cabbage, sauerkraut and kielbasi, potato, vegetable, rye bread, coffee and dessert.

Cost is $15 for adults, $7 for children under age 12. Seating is limited to 120 diners. Proceeds will benefit the Holy Name Society Scholarship Fund.

For more information and tickets, call Mark Krempecki at (732) 254-6975.

Cleanup will raise

awareness of Darfur

The Committee on Conscience-New Jersey will sponsor a cleanup of Summerhill Road between Cranbury Road and Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on May 19.

Interested individuals, who will meet at the Bagel Cafe, 647 Route 18, East Brunswick, are invited to pick up trash and raise awareness about the genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Participants should wear a T-shirt that makes a statement. The event will begin with a letter-writing campaign to local newspapers. Talking points will be provided.

For more information, log on to http://CoC-NJ.home.comcast.net or call Leslie at (732) 613-7263.

Mill. 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.

Belarusian Festival

coming to South River

St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Greek-Orthodox Church, South River, will hold its annual Belarusian Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 23 at the Belarusian-American Center, 284 Whitehead Ave., South River.

The event will feature ethnic food and music, tricky trays, prizes, baked goods and more.

For more information, call Tanya at (732) 516-8661.

Harlem Wizards

to appear in Old Bridge

The St. Ambrose School PTA, Old Bridge, will sponsor a fundraising basketball game, featuring the Harlem Wizards vs. St. Ambrose faculty and basketball coaches, on May 17 in the gym at Carl Sandburg Middle School, Route 516, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

Advance tickets cost $12 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, and are available through St. Ambrose School or the St. Ambrose Church Rectory. Tickets also may be purchased at the gate at a cost of $15 for adults, $12 for students and senior citizens.

Souvenirs and refreshments will be on sale at the game. There will be a free autograph session.

For more information, call Donna Hegedus at (732) 727-7505.

Woman's club sets

installation dinner

The East Brunswick Woman's Club will hold its annual Installation Dinner at 6 p.m. on May 15 at the East Brunswick Chateau, Cranbury Road.

New members will be installed and honor-roll and 25-year pins will be awarded. The slate of new executive board members will be announced. Guests are welcome to attend.

Cost is $31 per person, with a choice of four dinner entrees.

For reservations or more information, call Rose at (732) 254-5294 or Virginia at (732) 565-0566.

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 will follow the classic. Proceeds will help to send the Scouts to the 2010 National Jamboree in Virginia.

For more information, call Tom at (732) 723-5000.

Monday Morning panel will meet on May 14

The Monday Morning Advocacy Network of Middlesex County will hold its monthly meeting 1-3 p.m. May 14 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive.

Members will have the opportunity to address code-enforcement and traffic-safety officials from three municipalities in Middlesex County on the topics of building accessibility and the enforcement of accessible parking laws. Plans for an activity in June to deal with problems at the New Brunswick train station will be discussed.

The meeting will feature a celebration honoring Larry Rivera on his retirement as director of the Middlesex County Office for the Disabled.

To register and/or for more information, call Anita at (732) 679-0393 or e-mail aclavering@netzero.com. For audio-visual accommodations, call David at (732) 549-0879. Middlesex County Area Transit consumers should call (800) 221-3520 for transportation to the meeting. NJ Transit Access Link consumers may call (800) 955-2321 (811 bus route).

Sons of Italy invites guests to May 15 dinner

The Order of the Sons of Italy, Sgt. John Basilone Lodge, will serve a homemade dinner at 6:30 p.m. on May 15 at the Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River.

The meal will include salad, escarole, bean and pasta soup, lasagna with ricotta cheese or plain pasta with sauce, coffee and cake. Cost is $9 per person. For more information, call (732) 238-0310 on the day of the event.

Molly Pitcher Stitchers

to sponsor Tricky Tray

The Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will hold a Tricky Tray during its monthly gathering on May 14 in Neff Chapel at Old Tennent Church, Tennent section of Manalapan. Doors will open at 7 p.m.

Prizes will include various items for quilting, such as books, patterns, fabric, tools and finished quilt tops that only need to be quilted and bound. For more information, call Gail at (732) 679-9627.

Villagers announces auditions for 'Tape'

The Black Box at Villagers Theatre will hold auditions for "Tape," a drama by Stephen Belber, May 14 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township Municipal Complex, 415 Demott Lane, Somerset. Two men and one woman, age 20-35, are needed.

Show dates will run June 29 through July 15. The play will be directed by Elaine Wallace, produced by Tina Lee and stage managed by Jen Wagner, with lighting design by Paul Carver. Executive Producer of the Black Box is Jonathan Wierzbicki. For more information e-mail tina@villagerstheatre.com.

Senior Fridays events planned at O.B. Library

In celebration of May as Older Americans Month, the Old Bridge Public Library will offer a variety of free Senior Fridays events at the library main branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. All programs begin at 1:30 p.m.

The schedule is as follows:

+ May 11 - "Retirement Income Strategies," talk and discussion featuring John T. Pollack and Sorie Knox, New York Life;

+ May 18 - "Grandma Moses: America's Senior Artist," presented by Allan M. Kleiman, librarian;

+ May 25 - "The Gin Game," a film starring Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore.

Registration is not required. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call the library reference desk at (732) 721-5600, ext. 5033, or log on to www.oldbridgelibrary.org.

Cheesequake auxiliary schedules fundraiser

The Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor its annual Tricky Tray/Buffet Dinner/Fashion Show fundraiser beginning at 7 p.m. on May 15 at the firehouse, Route 34.

Donation is $15 and includes dinner, show and tricky tray. All tickets will be sold in advance. For more information, call Donna at (732) 290-1993.