Mass, picnic to mark nun's silver jubilee       The silver jubilee and 20th anniversary in Catholic education of Sister M. Kateri, Sacred Heart School, South Amboy, will be celebrated on Sept. 8 and 9. A Mass will be offered at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 8 at Sacred Heart Church, Washington Avenue, South Amboy. Family and friends also are invited to a... More ... Jazz panel will offer tribute to Dizzy Gillespie       The Central Jersey Jazz Association will present an audio and visual tribute to Dizzy Gillespie with the Kenny Clarke and Francy Boland Big Band from 7-9:30 p.m. on Sept. 19 at the Chuck Costello Complex, Old Bridge. For more information, call (732) 679- 1280 or e-mail iclavering@netzero.com. More ... Prospective Eagle Scout, troop to hold blood drive       An Eagle Scout Project Blood Drive, sponsored by Chris Selover and Boy Scout Troop No. 33, Milltown, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 22 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 233 N. Main St., Milltown. For an appointment, sign up online at www.pleasegiveblood.org/donate (use sponsor code 5V98... More ... Suburban Artists slates meeting, seeks members       The Suburban Artist Guild of Central New Jersey (SAG) will hold open registration at its first regular meeting of the 2007-08 year set for 1 p.m. on Sept. 7 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Returning SAG members are encouraged to bring their membership dues to the... More ... Our Lady of Victories plans Oktoberfest gala       The annual Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Parish Oktoberfest will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Oct. 14 in the parish's Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. German music will be provided by Bernie's Orchestra. The Bayern Verein dancers will entertain throughout the evening. A German meal and G... More ... Dancers invited to Sept. 9, 16 auditions       The New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble will hold auditions for its fall season on Sept. 9 and 16 in the dance studios at the Simon Forum and Athletic Center at Drew University, 26 Madison Ave., Madison. Auditions for dancers age 9-12 will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon; tryouts for ages 13-18 wil... More ... Saturday fitness classes coming to Sayreville       Registration will begin on Sept. 4 at the Sayreville Recreation Office, Dolan Street, for "Fitness and You: Yoga and Relaxation," set for 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturdays, and "Fitness Over 50," set for 10:45-11:45 a.m., also on Saturdays, at the rec center. Interested individuals may sign up from 8:3... More ... Outlet-mall trip will benefit church       Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St., will sponsor a Sept. 8 fundraising bus trip to The Crossings Premium Outlets, Tannersville, Pa. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the parking lot at the Sayreville Senior Center, Main Street, across from the church. Departure from the outlet mall ... More ... Woman's Club plans Covered-Dish Dinner       The East Brunswick Woman's Club will hold its annual Covered-Dish Dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 at The Chelsea of East Brunswick, 606 Cranbury Road. All members are asked to bring a covered dish.Call Janet at (732)-821-7466 or Jean at (732)-545-3719. More ... Wolverines seeking golfers and sponsors       The Monroe Wolverines will sponsor its second annual Golf Outing beginning at 8 a.m. on Sept. 10 at the Concordia Golf Club, Monroe. A buffet lunch, including prime rib and lobster, will follow at the Cambridge Inn, Summerhill Road, Spotswood. Prizes will be awarded at the luncheon. More ... Beginners Spanish class on tap for O.B. seniors       A new 20-week Beginners Spanish class will begin at 10 a.m. on Sept. 7 at the Old Bridge Senior Center in the municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Instructor will be Maru deKeely. The teaching method is designed for adults. Classes will run for 45 minutes per week. More ... Reformed Church Home plans Sept. 17 golf event       The Reformed Church Home, Old Bridge, will hold its 16th annual Golf Outing on Sept. 17 at Colts Neck Golf Club. Entry fee will include breakfast, green fees, cart, buffet lunch, gifts, prizes and a silent auction. Advance registration is required by Sept. 10. More ... Live auction to raise funds for women's panel       A live auction to benefit Women Helping Women, New Brunswick, will begin at 8 p.m. on Sept. 8 at the Unitarian Center, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. A preview is set for 7 p.m. Ross Galleries will be the presenter. The event will feature the auction, hors d'oeuvres, wine and cheese, a door priz... More ... David Aaron to perform Sept. 6 in Sayreville       The Sayreville Cultural Arts Council will present David Aaron in concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 6 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St. The event will feature live music from the swing era in the style of the Benny Goodman small bands. Call (732) 257-6510. More ... KMM to offer traffic alerts via text message       Commuters will soon be able to receive road emergency notices on their cell phones, Keep Middlesex Moving announced last week. KMM plans to introduce the Emergency Traffic Network (ETN) text messaging system this fall. More ... O.B. Office on Aging schedules activities       The Old Bridge Office on Aging will offer a variety of upcoming programs. All sessions will take place at the George Bush Senior Center, Old Bridge municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, unless otherwise indicated. More ...