RCIA registration under way at church       St. Mary's Parish, South Amboy, is accepting registration for any adult (age 14 or older) who is interested in preparing for Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation. The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) begins with several weeks of inquiry sessions. More ... Vendors are sought for Old Bridge Day       The Old Bridge Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking vendors for Old Bridge Day 2007, set for Sept. 29. The event will feature amusements, food, crafts and live entertainment. For more information or to reserve, call (732) 607-7940 or log on to www.oldbridge.com. More ... Celebration will mark church's 50th birthday       St. Bernadette's Church, 20 Villanova Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge, will celebrate is 50th anniversary with a dinner-dance beginning at 1 p.m. (after the 11:30 a.m. Mass) on Sept. 30 at the Grand Marquis, Route 9, Old Bridge. The event will feature a cocktail hour, dinner an... More ... Cut-a-thon to benefit Couture for Cancer       Hair Together, 3107 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville, will host an Inspire Change Cut-a-Thon from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 13. Inspire Change is the partnership Redken Fifth Avenue has formed with Couture for Cancer, a nonprofit organization that donates custom-made, ... More ... Seniors offering excursion to Wildwood       St. Mary's Seniors, South Amboy, will sponsor a Sept. 16-19 trip to Wildwood. Cost is $233 and includes bus transportation, lodging for three nights, six meals (three full breakfasts and three full dinners) and side trips to Cape May, Smithville and an Atlantic City casino. More ... 'A String of Pearls' next up at music center       The Imperial Music Center Band will present its "A String of Pearls" concert at 2 p.m. on Aug. 5 at the music center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. Lunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m. For information, call (732) 238-0310 or log on to www.theimperialmusiccenter.com. More ... Fundraisers       July 26 • "Community Savings" Book Sale, sponsored by Sayreville War Memorial High School Bombers Basketball. Discount price: $10 per book, two for $15. Proceeds benefit Bombers basketball programs. More ... Students invited to join youth conservation corps       Middlesex County youth interested in working to improve and preserve area parks this fall may apply now for positions with the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps. The corps uses youth employment to work on the more than 6,000 acres of open space owned and maintained by the count... More ... Master Gardeners to offer advice at fair       Residents are invited to consult with members of the Middlesex County Master Gardeners from 5-10 p.m. Aug. 6-10, 2-10 p.m. on Aug. 11, and 2-7 p.m. on Aug. 12 in the agriculture tent at the Middlesex County Fair at the county fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. More ...