County JFVS offering basic computer classes       Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County will sponsor basic computer literacy classes in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and Power Point beginning July 2 in the JFVS computer lab, 200 Metroplex Drive, Suite 200, Edison, across the street from the Edison train station. Bo... More ... Top prize is $15,000 in Milltown school raffle       Our Lady of Lourdes School, Milltown, invites the public to participate in the school's second annual Powerball Raffle. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. Each ticket costs $50. A total of 20 prizes, including the grand prize of $15,000 (or 60 percent of the prize portion of ticket sales)... More ... Kidsworks to stage 'Beauty and the Beast'       Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will present its Kidsworks production of "Beauty and the Beast" at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on July 7 and 14 and 2 p.m. on July 8 at the Main Street Theatre, Garden Friends, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. More ... Summer reading kickoff party planned at library       The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will sponsor a Summer Reading Club Kickoff Day on June 30. The community is invited to attend. This year's reading club, "Get a Clue @ Your Library," will feature a series of "mystery" events throughout the su... More ... Independence Day fest scheduled for June 30       The Sayreville Recreation Department will sponsor its 2007 Independence Day Celebration beginning at 3 p.m. on June 30 at Kennedy Park, Washington Road. Rain date is July 1. The event will feature games, live music and food. Fireworks are scheduled for approximately 9 p.m. For mor... More ... Brandeis Women will travel to 'Pharaohs'       The Brandeis University National Women's Committee will sponsor a July 17 trip to the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, to see "The Golden Age of the Pharaohs." The 11-gallery exhibit features rare artifacts and treasures. Cost is $60 per person and includes an audio guide. Partic... More ... O.B. Library trustees will meet on July 11       The Old Bridge Library board of trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on July 11 at the Old Bridge Main Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The public is welcome. Formal action may be taken on agenda items or other matters before the board. More ... O.B. church to sponsor vacation Bible school       Old Bridge Baptist Church, 21 Kossman St., East Brunswick, will host a vacation Bible school from 6:30-8:45 p.m., July 9-13. Classes will be available for youngsters in kindergarten-sixth grade. This year's theme, "Avalanche Ranch," will feature a Western backdrop for Bible craft... More ... Salute to military next up at music center       The Imperial Music Center Band will offer a "Salute to the American Armed Forces" concert at 2 p.m. on July 1 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.theimperialmus... More ... Outdoor Yard Sale scheduled at church       Community Covenant Church, 22 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge, will hold an Outdoor Yard Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 14. In the event of rain, the sale will be moved indoors. More ... Patients invited to 'Look Good, Feel Better'       The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, in collaboration with the American Cancer Society, will host a "Look Good, Feel Better" workshop from 1-3 p.m. on July 9 at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany St., New Brunswick. More ... Rosary society seeks vendors for flea market       St. Thomas Rosary Society, Old Bridge, is seeking vendors for its 17th annual Giant Flea Market set for 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 8 in St. Thomas the Apostle Church parking lot, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Rain date is Sept. 15. Spaces cost $15 each, $25 for two. Table-rental fee is... More ... Retired federal workers plan July 10 luncheon       National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1533 will its annual summer luncheon at noon on July 10 at the Lakeside Manor, Route 36, Hazlet. The event will feature a Big-Band Theater. For more information and to reserve, call Larry at (732) 264-2459. More ... 'Peace With Justice' to be topic at meeting       The Rev. Carlton Branscomb of Princeton will offer a presentation titled "Peace With Justice at Home and Abroad" at the next meeting of the Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township set for 10 a.m. on July 18 at the Monroe Township Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. More ... Top prize is $15,000 in Milltown school raffle       Our Lady of Lourdes School, Milltown, invites the public to participate in the school's second annual Powerball Raffle. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. Each ticket costs $50. A total of 20 prizes, including the grand prize of $15,000 (or 60 percent of the prize portion of ticket sales)... More ... Sayre Woods to offer vacation Bible school       Sayre Woods Bible Church, Route 9, Old Bridge, will host a vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon, July 9-13. This year's theme will be "Avalanche Ranch: A Wild Ride Through God's Word." Sessions are open to youngsters entering first-sixth grades. The program will feature Bible stor... More ...