'Fear and Trembling' next up for summer film fest       The 25th annual Summer International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will continue July 24 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of the Japanese and French comedy "Fear and Trembling." The 2003 movie, which is not rated, has a running time of 102 m... More ... Salt Water Day set for Aug. 11 at beachfront       Old Bridge Salt Water Day is set for 4 p.m. to dusk on Aug. 11 at the Laurence Harbor beachfront, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. The event is a joint venture of the Laurence Harbor First Aid Squad, the township of Old Bridge and the Middlesex County Parks Department. More ... Assemblyman to offer mobile office in O.B.       Assemblyman Sam Thompson (R-13) will sponsor a mobile office from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 24 at the George Bush Senior Center in the Old Bridge municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. More ... Participants sought for home-arts fair event       The Middlesex County Fair Association invites residents to participate in the Home-Arts Festival at the 69th annual Middlesex County Fair set for Aug. 6-12 at the fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The Home-Arts Festival affords an opportunity for the nonprofessional to enter h... More ... After-hours party to welcome 'Harry Potter' book       T he East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will mark the publication of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," the final book in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series, with a celebration featuring entertainment, activities and refreshments from 10 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. on Ju... More ... Summer concert series will conclude in Old Bridge       The Old Bridge Cultural Arts Committee will close its annual summer concert series with a Double Concert Night featuring Rag Doll and Ric Prince in tributes to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and Rod Stewart beginning at 7:30 p.m. on July 25 at Geick Park, Route 516. More ... Tickets, space available for networking party       The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce 15th annual Largest Networking Party is set for Sept. 18 on the roof of the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick. Limited table space for exhibitors is still available. Individual tickets cost $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Tables cos... More ... Red Knights ride to aid children's hospital event       The Red Knights Motorcycle Club, New Jersey-Chapter 10, Spotswood, will hold its second annual Ride for the Children Poker Run on Aug. 4 beginning with registration from 8-10 a.m. at the Center 18 Plaza/Burger King parking lot, Route 18 north, (just south of Rues Lane, across from the S... More ... SWMHS class of 1972 to celebrate at reunion       The Sayreville War Memorial High School class of 1972 will hold a 35th reunion from 6-11 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. Festivities will begin on Oct. 26 at the SWMHS homecoming football game. More ... Fun Day to feature healthy-living tips       In an effort to help battle childhood obesity and get families on a healthy track, Middlesex County 4-H will host a Get Moving-Get Healthy 4-H Family Fun Day at 2 p.m. on July 22 at the 4-H Center, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Fun Day is a component of the 2007 Healthy Living Grant, i... More ... Blood drive scheduled at Goddard School, O.B.       The Blood Center of New Jersey (BCNJ) will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 21 at The Goddard School, 1480 Englishtown Road, Old Bridge. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, present signed or photo identification, and know their Social Sec... More ... Curtain to rise on 'Fame' in Spotswood       Saint Genesius Players Inc., a local community theater group, will stage the musical "Fame" at 8 p.m. on Aug. 3, 4, 10 and 11 and 3 p.m. on Aug. 5 and 12 at Spotswood High School, Summerhill Road. The production is directed and choreographed by Patrick J. Starega and musically di... More ... Parade of Ponds tour will benefit charities       The New Jersey Parade of Ponds pond tour, sponsored by Grounds Keeper Inc., a design and landscape firm located in Matawan, will take place on July 28 as part of the North American Water Garden Society's Parade of Ponds pond tours. More than a dozen private water gardens will be open t... More ... Performers sought for 'Wait Until Dark'       Auditions for the Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company's upcoming production of the thriller "Wait Until Dark" are set for July 24 and July 25 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Callbacks, if needed, are planned for July 26. More ... Post office to host July 21 Passport Fair       Residents are invited to apply for a passport at a Passport Fair set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 21 at the Parlin post office, 778 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. For more information, call (732) 257-0045. More ... Main Street car wash to feature 1950s theme       The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will sponsor a '50s Car Wash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 21 in the Main Street Theatre parking lot, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The event will feature music, refreshments and more, all with a 1950s theme. More ... Middlesex County Fair Aug. 6-12 in East Brunswick       The 2007 Middlesex County Fair will take place Aug. 6-12 at the fairgrounds at 655 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick. Amateur crafters, artists, photographers, bakers, canners, and those who sew are invited to take part in "home arts" competitions at the event. There are also catego... More ... County will present free summer concerts       The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Department of Parks and Recreation will sponsor a variety of free summer concerts. The schedule is as follows: • The John Lesniak Polka Band - July 22, 3-4:30 p.m. More ... 'Autism Charity Golf Outing' Aug. 6       The New Jersey Center for Outreach & Services for the Autism Community (COSAC), a nonprofit autism agency, will hold its ninth annual "Autism Charity Golf Outing" Aug. 6 at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. More ... Dog Days adoption event on tap at shelter       Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will host a Dog Days of Summer adoption evening from 6-9 p.m. on July 26. Complimentary hot dogs, homemade lemonade, popcorn, lollipops and ice cream will be served. The event also will feature raffles, door prizes and goodies for youngste... More ... Performers sought for 'Wait Until Dark' production       Auditions for the Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company's upcoming production of the thriller "Wait Until Dark" are set for July 24 and July 25 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Callbacks, if needed, are planned for July 26. More ... Summer adult programs on agenda at library       A variety of summer events for adults are scheduled at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The schedule is as follows: • July 20 at 1:30 p.m. More ... Budgerigar/Parakeet Show coming to Monroe       The Tri-State Budgerigar Society will sponsor its 17th annual Budgerigar/Parakeet Show from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 21 at Knights of Columbus Hall, 83 E. Lincoln Ave., Monroe. Registration will close at 10 a.m. Judging will follow. More ... Installation dinner next up for Knights of Columbus       Sayreville Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 will host its annual Installation Dinner from 7 p.m. to midnight on July 21 at the council home, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The event will feature the installation of the 2007-08 officers of the 3rd degree, a full sit-d... More ...