Home-based travel agents seminars set       A variety of upcoming New Jersey Home-Based Travel Agents Seminars are planned at the East Grand Buffet, 6 Edgeboro Road, East Brunswick. Each event will begin at 6:15 p.m. All travel agents and associates are invited. Cost of each seminar is $13, including dinner, beverage, tax and tip. More ... English conversation groups forming at library       Registration is open for East Brunswick Public Library English Conversation Groups set to meet on Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. or 7:30-9 p.m., Jan. 24-March 13, at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The groups are designed for those who have a basic knowledge of English and want to practice thei... 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 ... Drop-In Story Times coming to Old Bridge Library       The Youth Services Department at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, is offering Drop-In Story Times for youngsters on Wednesdays beginning Jan. 16. Children up to age 12 months will attend at 10 a.m.; 2- to 3-year-olds are welcome at 11 a.m.; 4- and 5-year-olds... More ... Participants sought for March for Life trip       Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 will sponsor a Jan. 22 bus trip to Washington, D.C., for individuals who wish to participate in the annual March for Life. The day will begin with a 6:45 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Victories Church, Main Street, Sayreville. A light continenta... More ... Nominees sought for OBHS Wall of Fame       The Old Bridge High School (OBHS) community, in an effort to recognize and honor outstanding graduates, is seeking nominations for induction into the Old Bridge High School Wall of Fame. More ... Bariatric weight-loss support group to meet       Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor a Bariatric Weight-Loss Support Group meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 17 in Centennial Hall at the hospital's Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. The meeting is designed for individuals who have had weight-loss surgery, are contemplating weight... More ... Fund-raisers       Jan. 10, ongoing • Adopt-A-Family, sponsored by the South River Elementary School PTA, to make the holiday season more enjoyable for disadvantaged children in South River. Monetary donations, new clothing, new toys, food are sought. Call Debbie Zemann at (732) 390-0678 or Donna Geesey at ... More ... Registration under way for library story times       Winter story-time registration is going on at the Old Bridge Library Laurence Harbor Branch, Shoreland Circle. Sessions are planned for Wednesdays beginning Jan. 16. Youngsters ages 12-24 months will attend at 10:30 a.m.; ages 2-5 will gather at 11:30 a.m. More ... O.B. temple plans Tu B'Shvat teen events       BrisAvrohom of Old Bridge, 770 Madison Gardens, will host two upcoming Tu B'Shvat programs for teens. The temple's Boys Teen Club event is set for 7 p.m. on Jan. 21. The Girls Teen Club program will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 23. More ... Seniors offering trip to casino, musical show       Our Lady of Victories Seniors will sponsor a Feb. 10 bus trip to Tropicana Resort and Casino, Atlantic City, to see the musical show "How Sweet It Is." The bus will depart at 11 a.m. from the lower parking lot at OLV Parish, Main Street, Sayreville. Return will be at approximately 9 p.m. More ... Dancing to the oldies coming to Knights hall       ARock 'N'Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8- 11 p.m. on Jan. 18 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the sounds of the '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s. More ... Alzheimer's support group slates meeting       TheAlzheimer'sDisease SupportNetwork ofMiddlesex County will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. on Jan. 10 at the Piscataway SeniorCenter, Hoes Lane. For more information, call Mildred Potenza at (732) 235-8400. More ... Free autism workshops on tap in East Brunswick       Parents Of Autistic Children (POAC), a nonprofit organization located in New Jersey, offers help to families struggling with autism. The panel provides free training sessions and workshops to parents, teachers and other care providers of autistic children. The scientifically based training is desi... More ... Quilters invited to Jan. 14 meeting       The Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 14 at Neff Chapel, Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road, Tennent section ofManalapan. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The club is made up of quilters who share ideas, learn fromprofessional quilters using a variety of techniques, sew ch... More ... Circle Players' show runs Jan. 18-Feb. 3       Circle Players, 416 VictoriaAve., Piscataway, will present "Moonchildren," a comedy by Michael Weller, Jan. 18, 19, 25, 26 and Feb. 1 and 2 at 8 p.m., and Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. "Moonchildren" takes place in 1965 in an American university town, where seven students in their final college year share mor... More ... Individuals sought for snow-removal program       The Sayreville Senior Center hopes to reactivate the Senior Citizens/Disabled Snow Removal Programto help provide assistance to borough residents in need. The office will attempt to connect seniors with residents who are willing to provide the services.Afee would be negotiated and agreed upon bef... More ... Tree-identification event next up at Cheesequake       A 'Winter Tree Identification" program will begin at 1 p.m. on Jan. 13 at Cheesequake Park Interpretative Center, Gordon Road, Old Bridge. Participants will learn how to identify trees during the winter months, when leaves are not present and the bark and buds are often the only clues to unlockin... More ... Blood drive set for Jan. 12 at St. Thomas       St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Route 18, Old Bridge, will sponsor its winter blood drive Jan. 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish auditorium. The drive is being held in cooperation with the Knights of Columbus Council 4815. More ... Pro-wrestling event to aid Special Olympics       South River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451, Reid Street, will be the setting for a National Wrestling Superstars Show set for 7:45 p.m. on Jan. 25. Proceeds will benefit the New Jersey Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge. More ... 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. More ... Donors sought for Jan. 15 blood drive       St. Peter's University Hospital and the NewBrunswickAffiliatedHospitals (NBAH) Blood Centerwill conduct a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 15 in the Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center at the Hospital, 254 EastonAve., New Brunswick. More ...