Knights to celebrate at Fourth-Degree Ball       Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council Fourth Degree Assembly No. 2061, Parlin section of Sayreville, will sponsor its annual Fourth Degree Ball from 7 p.m. to midnight on Nov. 17 at the council home, Washington Road. More ... St. Thomas HSA to host basket raffle/gift auction       St. Thomas the Apostle HSA will sponsor its fourth annual Basket Raffle and Giant Gift Auction (formerly Card Party) fundraiser beginning at 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. More ... Historical society to open WWII exhibit       The East Brunswick Historical Society will host the opening of its World War II exhibit from 2-5 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Historical Society Museum, 78 Milltown Road. Refreshments will be served. The display will feature World War II memorabilia and artifacts. More ... Date change for talk on altruism, Jewish values       Dr. Elizabeth Midlarsky, Ph.D., co-chairwoman, Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, Columbia University, New York City, will offer a presentation titled "Altruism and Jewish Values" at the next meeting of East Brunswick Hadassah set for 7:45 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the East Brunswick Jewis... More ... Milltown salon to host HopeCuts fundraiser       Hair Event, 120 N. Main St., Milltown, will host a HopeCuts fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. on Nov. 4 to benefit the City of Hope. Salon hair stylists will donate their time and offer women's, men's and children's haircuts and manicures. More ... NHS chapter sets Nov. 3 Craft and Vendor Fair       The Sayreville War Memorial High School Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) will host a Craft and Vendor Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 3 in the cafeteria at Samsel Upper Elementary School, Ernston Road. The event will feature various crafts and vendors, a raffle table and food. More ... School seeks vendors for Dec. 7 Holiday Bazaar       Vendors are sought for the Madison Park School Holiday Bazaar set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the school, 33 Harvard Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge. For more information and to reserve, call Julie Riecks at (732) 789-4134 and leave a message. More ... Tricky Tray to raise funds for wrestling team       The Sayreville War Memorial High School wrestling team will hold a Tricky Tray from 6-10 p.m. on Nov. 10 in the high school cafeteria, Washington Road. Admission is $5 per person; children under age 5 will be admitted free of charge. Refreshments will be sold. More ... Vendor space available at Holiday Gift Market       Vendors are sought for the annual Old Bridge High School Holiday Gift Market set for 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the school, Route 516. More than 100 vendors will offer a variety of merchandise. Photos with Santa will be available. More ... Rosary society bazaar scheduled for Nov. 9       The St. Bartholomew's Altar Rosary Society Craft Bazaar is set for 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 9 in the church hall, Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. For more information, call Lucy at (732) 846-4771. More ... O.B. Office on Aging schedules activities       The Old Bridge Office on Aging will offer a variety of upcoming programs at the George Bush Senior Center in the municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The schedule is as follows: • Nov. More ... Flea market, bake sale coming to Parlin church       Messiah Lutheran Church, 3091 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville, will hold an Indoor Flea Market and Youth Group Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 3. Proceeds, which will be matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, will go to the church's renovation fund. More ... Pro-wrestling to aid marching unit, Squires       The Columbian Squires and the Sayreville War Memorial High School Marching Unit will host a professional wrestling fundraiser with National Wrestling Superstars at 7:45 p.m. on Nov. 9 at Knights of Columbus Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Proceeds will benefit the Squires ... More ... Program to focus on postpartum depression       The Diocese of Metuchen and the Central New Jersey Maternal and Child Health Consortium Inc. will sponsor a New Jersey State Postpartum Depression Awareness Program from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway. More ... Craft bazaar on tap Nov. 10 and 11 in O.B.       St. Thomas Seniors will hold a Craft Bazaar, Cake Sale and White-Elephant Sale after the 4 and 5 p.m. Masses on Nov. 10 and after all Masses, 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Nov. 11 in the auditorium at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. More ... Rosary society flea market on tap for Nov. 3       The St. Bernadette's Altar Rosary Society Flea Market is planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 3 in the church's O'Dea Hall, Princeton and Villanova roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Refreshments will be sold. There will be a 50/50 drawing. More ... Columbiettes to hold Communion Supper       Our Lady of Victory Columbiettes will sponsor its annual Mass and Communion Supper beginning at 5 p.m. on Nov. 25 at the Knights of Columbus Victorian Hall, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Dinner will be served after the Mass. More ... Coffeehouse to feature music of the '50s, '60s       A Conklin Coffeehouse is set for 7-10 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Conklin United Methodist Church, corner of Main and Gordon streets, South River. The evening of fellowship and song will feature Reunited performing music of the '50s, '60s and more. More ... Gourd-crafting program coming to Cheesequake       A gourd-crafting program will begin at 1 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the Cheesequake State Park Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road, Old Bridge. Participants will learn the techniques used in transforming a gourd into a birdfeeding platform or a piece of artwork. More ... Garage sale will raise funds for Scout activities       Sayreville-South Amboy Girl Scouts Brownie/Junior Cadette Troop No. 1386 will hold a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 3 at 35 S. Ed- ward St., Sayreville. All proceeds will benefit communityservice projects and troop program activities. More ... Charleston concert next up at music center       The Imperial Music Center Band will present a concert of Charleston dance music at 2 p.m. on Nov. 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. More ... Spaghetti Dinner on tap for Nov. 10 at school       Sacred Heart School will host a Spaghetti Dinner from 4-7 p.m. on Nov. 10 in the cafeteria at the school, Cedar Street, South Amboy. Takeouts will be available For more information, call Sister Anne at (732) 721-0899. More ... 'Joseph' will be staged Nov. 9, 10 in Sayreville       Triple H Productions will present "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at 8 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 10 in the gymnasium at St. Stanislaus Kostka School, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. In celebration of its fifth anniversary, Triple H has created a production of the classic musical featuring... More ... Adults invited to bowl for children with cancer       The first Prodigal Foundation Inc. Adult Bowling Tournament to benefit children affected by cancer will be held 2 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Woodbridge Bowling Center, 346 Main St. All individuals, regardless of skill level, are invited to participate. The tournament will have two divisions. Participants... More ... MTHS to present 'Showcase 2007'       The Monroe Township High School (MTHS) Footlights Club will stage "Showcase 2007" at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 and 2 and 3 p.m. on Nov. 4 in the auditorium at the high school, 1629 Perrineville Road. More ... Tickets available for Beatles tribute show       Beatlemania Now 2 will present a new Beatles tribute show, "When They Were Fab," at 8 p.m. on Nov. 17 in the gymnasium at St. Mary's School, corner of Second Street and Stevens Avenue, South Amboy. More ... Auxiliary to sponsor Nov. 9 tricky tray       The Old Bridge Elks Lodge No. 2229 Ladies Auxiliary will host a tricky tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the lodge, Old Amboy Road, off Ferry Road. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Cost is $5 and includes admission, coffee, cake and one tricky-tray ticket. Sandwiches and snacks will be available... More ... Ladies auxiliary offers Nov. 11 bus trip to A.C.       The Spotswood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a Nov. 11 bus trip to the Showboat Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart from the Main Street Firehouse. Participants should arrive at 8 a.m. for doughnuts and coffee. More ... Rosary society sponsors fresh pierogi, blintz sale       St. Stanislaus Kostka Rosary Altar Society, Sayreville, is holding a fresh pierogi and blintz sale for the holidays. Many different varieties of pierogi, including cheese (low sugar), cottage cheese, potato, potato and cheese, sauerkraut, sauerkraut and mushroom, potato and sweet cabbage and more... More ...