Friends seeks donations for Jan. 13 book sale
      The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library will sponsor its Winter Book Sale from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Jan. 13 in the conference room at the library, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Books may be purchased separately or for $5 a bag. Selections will include fiction, nonfiction, myste...
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Alzheimer's caregivers will gather for support
      Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor an Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Caregivers Support Group meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. on Jan. 7 in Auxiliary Hall C, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital's Old Bridge division, Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18.
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Actors sought for Neil Simon comedy
      Open auditions for the Villagers Theatre's upcoming production of Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs" are set for 7 p.m. on Jan. 9 and 10 at the theater, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin. Children under age 18 will be read during the first hour. Callbacks are planned for 7 p.m. on J...
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Hypnotherapy, weight loss to be focus at library
      A program titled "Jump-Start Your Weight Loss With Hypnotherapy" is set for 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 10 at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road. Presenter will be hypnosis expert Rosemary Conte. Admission is free of charge, but registration is requested. The public is invited. Refreshmen...
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'Emperor's New Clothes' to begin run on Jan. 12
      The Sayreville Main Street Theater Company will present "The Emperor's New Clothes" as part of its Kidworks series. The well-known children's show will be presented at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin, on Jan. 12 and 19 at noon and 3 p.m., and Jan. 13 and 20 at 3 p.m.
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TGIF Night to benefit SWMHS bowling team
      The Sayreville War Memorial High School Bombers will hold a TGIF Night fundraiser on Jan. 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. at TGI Fridays, Route 9. Patrons interested in supporting the team should tell their server and the team will then receive 20 percent of the total bill, excluding alcohol.
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Washington Irving to come alive at library
      Neill Hartley of the American Historical Theatre will appear as author Washington Irving and the character Ichabod Crane in "Ichabod Crane, Washington Irving and the Legend of Sleepy Hollow," a one-man, living-history presentation set for 1 p.m. on Jan. 12 at the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main...
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Church event to feature music, dancing, show
      St. Stephen Protomartyr Church, South River, will hold a Social and Fundraising Parish Night from 6-11 p.m. on Jan. 12 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 88 Jackson St., South River. The gala will feature a Christmas play, a talent show, live international music with three bands playing and dancing...
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Family Luau on tap at Milltown school
      Our Lady of Lourdes School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will host a Family Luau on Jan. 12. Doors will open at 5 p.m.; dinner and refreshments will be available for purchase. Music and dancing are set for 6-9 p.m. Participants are invited to dress in tropical-themed attire. Souvenir photos and c...
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Community invited to financial forum at library
      A program titled "Will You Outlive Your Money?" is planned for 7-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 10 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. A trio of experts will describe the proper steps to take to prepare for all stages of life, up to and through retirement.
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Club seeks DVDs for troops overseas
      A large donation of DVDs, to be sent to U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, recently was given to the Spotswood High School History Club. The club invites community members to contribute to the shipment. New and used DVDs may be dropped off through the end of January at the high school, Summerhi...
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Winter activities slated at senior center
      The Old Bridge Office on Aging, George J. Bush Center for Human Services, in the municipal center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will offer a variety of upcoming programs. The activity schedule is as follows: • Jan.
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Seniors will travel to Asheville, N.C
      Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors will sponsor a May 4-9 trip to Asheville, N.C. The bus will depart at 8 a.m. on May 4 from the OLV lower parking lot, Main Street, Sayreville.
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'Mideast Update' to be topic at meeting
      Martin Raffel, senior associate executive director, Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), will be the guest speaker at an East Brunswick Hadassah program set for 7:45 p.m. on Jan. 10 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane.
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Dancers invited to Jan. 6, 13 auditions
      The New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble will hold company auditions on Jan. 6 and 13 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 10-11:30 a.m.; tryouts for ages 13-18 will take place from ...
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'Music of the Andes' will be heard Jan. 5
      The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Folklife Program for New Jersey will present "Music of the Andes With Urama Shikan" at 1 p.m. on Jan. 5 at Plainsboro Middle School, 55 Grovers Mill Road.
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Philomusica Choir auditions begin Jan. 7
      Philomusica Choir, an East Brunswickbased auditioned community choir, is seeking singers with good reading skills for its May 31 and June 1, 2008 concerts featuring Michael Haydn's "Requiem" and Mozart's "Dominican Vespers" with soloists and orchestra.
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Club seeks DVDs for troops overseas
      A large donation of DVDs, to be sent to U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, recently was given to the Spotswood High School History Club. The club invites community members to contribute to the shipment. New and used DVDs may be dropped off through the end of January at the high school, Summerh...
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Tickets available Jan. 4 for library puppetry fest
      Two professional puppetry shows are planned for The East Brunswick Friends of the Library's eighth annual Phyllis Noar Puppetry Festival on Feb. 10 and 24 at the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Tickets will go on sale Jan. 4.
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