Community Bulletin Board
Young artists to present 'Narnia: The Musical'

The Saint Genesius Players (SGP) young people's group, SGP Generations, will present "Narnia: The Musical" at 8 p.m. on June 1 and 8 and 7 p.m. on June 2 and 9 at Sampson G. Smith School, Amwell Road, Somerset section of Franklin.

The show, a musical version of the classic story of Narnia based on the book "The Chronicles of Narnia," is staffed by students under the age of 18. Director is Tim Price, 17, of Bridgewater. Musical director is Christopher Sabol, 17, of Marlboro. Choreographer is Mandy Crawford, 11, of Linden.

Tickets cost $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, $8 for children under age 12, may be purchased in advance or at the door.

For more information and tickets, call (732) 744-6653 or log on to www.saintgenesiusplayers.org.

St. Vincent de Paul

Walkathon planned

The annual St. Vincent de Paul Society Walkathon is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. on June 2 in the parking lot at St. Bartholomew's Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick.

Three scenic routes, ranging from one-fourth of a mile to approximately three miles, have been mapped out. The event, which is open to all family members, will feature the walk and prizes.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay organization of volunteers dedicated to helping those in need, regardless of religious affiliation.

All proceeds from the walk will go directly to assisting those in need within the community.

For more information, call (732) 257-7722, ext. 8.

Travolta film on tap

for Movies in the Park

The Sayreville Recreation Department will sponsor a Movies in the Park event with the screening of a musical starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John at 9 p.m. on June 23 at Kennedy Park, Washington Road.

Participants should bring their own chairs. Refreshments will be sold.

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

Law panel to offer wills,

estate planning seminar

The New Jersey State Bar Foundation will present a free public seminar on wills and estate planning from 7-9 p.m. on June 5 at the New Jersey Law Center, One Constitution Square (off Ryders Lane), New Brunswick.

Topics will include wills and trusts, gift and tax planning, New Jersey probate procedures, power of attorney, living wills, federal estate tax and New Jersey inheritance tax.

A question-and-answer period will follow the presentations.

The seminar is open to the public. Advance registration is required.

For more information and to register, call (800) FREE-LAW.

Curtain to rise on 'Lost in Yonkers'

The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will stage its production of Neil Simon's "Lost in Yonkers" at 8 p.m. on June 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 and 2 p.m. on June 10 at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville.

Winner of a Pulitzer Prize, the play is set in 1942 Yonkers, N.Y., and features the battle between an older woman and her 35-year-old daughter. The Main Street production is directed by Michael Driscoll of Linden, artistic director of Alliance Repertory, a professional theater company in residence at the Union County Arts Center. Actors include Lona Alpert of Far Hills as Grandma Kurnitz, Michelle Riklan of Marlboro as Bella, Catherine Rowe as Aunt Gert, Michael Vogel of the Colonia section of Woodbridge as Uncle Louie and Kevin Gunther as the father. Joseph McKiernan of South River and Ben Shutman of Ocean County narrate the story as the two young sons.

For more information, tickets and group sales, call the box office at (732) 553-1153 or log on to www.smstc.org.

Sounds of Harry James to fill S.R. music center

The Imperial Music Center Swing Band will offer a "Salute to Harry James" concert at 2 p.m. on June 4 at the music center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River.

Lunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m.

For more information, call (732) 238-0310 or log on to www.theimperialmusiccenter.com.

Richard Reiter Band to perform in Sayreville

The Sayreville Cultural Arts Council will present the Richard Reiter Swing Band in concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. on June 7 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 served.

For more information, call (732) 257-6510.

Senior class seeking used printer cartridges

South River High School Class of 2007 Project Graduation is collecting empty inkjet- and laser-printer cartridges.

Donations may be dropped off at 19 Leonardine Ave., corner of Garden and Leonardine.

For more information or to make other drop-off arrangements, call Debbie at (732) 238-2849.

Alborada to dance in 'Sephardic Connection'

The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre will present its production of "The Sephardic Connection: The Story of the Spanish Jews" at 8 p.m. on June 9 at George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick.

The cross-cultural performance will bring together the traditions of the Sephardic Jews (Sephardim) with Spanish, Turkish and Moroccan dance and music in an effort to depict the Sephardim's lives prior to and after their exodus from Spain in 1492.

Sephardic Jewish families were already found in Spain when the Romans settled the Iberian Peninsula in the second century. In the ninth century the Moors (Moroccan Arabs) conquered southern Spain, and for the next 500 years their culture dominated the region.

Sephardic music ensemble The Noga Group and cantorial singer Laurie Fechter also will appear in the production. Albroada will perform the "petenera," a dramatic flamenco dance about the suffering of the Sephardim. Other dances will include the "siguiryas," a flamenco dance with noticeable Middle-Eastern rhythms, and the "bulerías," featuring Moroccan rhythms.

Guest artists the Daughters of Sophia Tribal Dance Troupe and Ramzi Edlibi will perform dance forms in the Sephardic style.

Other highlights will include a fusion music-and-dance piece set to the traditional Jewish dance "miserlou" by Alborada executive and artistic director Eva Lucena, and a new music composition, "Tangos de Oliva," by Alborada music director Carlos Revollar.

Tickets cost $23 per person, $20 with group discount, $17 for seniors/students. Golden Circle tickets (preferred seating and post-show champagne reception) are available for $50 each.

To order tickets and for more information, call (732) 416-1647 daytime, (732) 255-4071 evenings, or log on to alboradadance@aol.com.

The program has been funded in part by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and the American Music Center Live Music for Dance Program.

Sacred Heart Carnival planned for May 23-26

The annual Sacred Heart Parish Carnival will be held from 6-10 p.m. on May 23, 24, 25 and 26 in the church parking lot, Washington Avenue, South Amboy.

The event will feature carnival rides and games. A food tent will offer homemade Polish food. There will be live entertainment nightly. Bracelet Nights for rides are set for May 23 and 26.

For more information, call Sister Anne at (732) 721-0899.

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.

Rummage sale planned for June at E.B. temple

The East Brunswick Jewish Center Sisterhood will sponsor its spring rummage sale at the synagogue, located at 511 Ryders Lane. Items for sale will include clothing for children and adults, household items, small appliances, toys, books, etc. The rummage sale will be held June 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and June 18 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Rummage sale next up for Sayreville church

The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville, 172 Main St., will hold a One-Day-Only Church Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 2.

All items will be priced to sell; shoppers should feel free to make an offer. The kitchen will be open for limited breakfast and lunch items.

OLV alumni to sponsor

trip to Mets ball game

Our Lady of Victories Alumni Association will offer a June 2 trip to see the New York Mets vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks at Shea Stadium, Flushing, N.Y. Game time is 1:10 p.m.

The bus will depart at 10:30 a.m. from the parking lot at Our Lady of Victories Church, Main Street, Sayreville.

Cost is $40 per person and includes the game tickets, roundtrip transportation, sandwiches and soda.

For more information and to reserve, call Joe at (732) 257-4351.

Flag Day ceremony

slated at Elks lodge

The South Amboy Elks will hold its annual Flag Day Commemoration at noon on June 10 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave.

The public is encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Mummer String Band

will perform in S.R.

St. Mary's Altar Rosary Society, South River, will sponsor a Mummer String Band Show at 2 p.m. on June 24 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 88 Jackson St., South River.

Cost is $10 per person.

For more information and tickets, call Barbara Hayes at (732) 254-8375.