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Bulletin BoardFebruary 28, 2008 


Watershed panel to offer chemical-free products
      The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership is conducting an Organic (chemicalfree) Fertilizer andHome-Cleaning Product Sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays beginning March 1 at the group's headquarters building, 85 Washington Ave., Milltown.
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Curtain will rise on 'Pirates of Penzance'
      The East Brunswick High School Drama Club will present its production of "The Pirates of Penzance" at 7 p.m. on March 7, 8, 14 and 15 in auditorium at the high school, Cranbury Road. The production is directed by Jeffrey Alan Davis.
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Alumni sought to mark Irwin School anniversary
      A spring celebration will observe the upcoming 50th anniversary of Irwin Elementary School, East Brunswick. The anniversary committee plans to make a video of Irwin alumni sharing stories about their time at the school. Photos, artifacts and items from Irwin through the years are sought for displ...
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Depression glass show planned for March 7, 8
      The Garden State Depression Glass Club 26thAnniversary Show and Sale is set for 6:30-9:30 p.m. onMarch 7 and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on March 8 at the St. Lawrence Parish Center, Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge.
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Tickets on sale for Lions Pancake Breakfast
      The Sayreville Lions Club will hold its annual Spring Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on March 16 at Sayreville Middle School, 800 Washington Road. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children. Tickets will be available at the door or from Lions Cub members.
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Hadassah to sponsor Etrog Jam performance
      Etrog Jam will present a mix of instrumental klezmer music and Yiddish theater and Israeli songs in a performance set for April 3 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center 511 Ryders Lane. The event is sponsored by the East Brunswick Chapter of Hadassah.
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OLV Seniors to meet on March 7 in Sayreville
      Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Seniors will hold its next meeting at 1 p.m. on March 7 in the church's Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. Members are asked to wear shamrocks or something green in honor of the upcoming celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Future trips will be discussed. Lig...
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OLV Seniors to sponsor five-day Wildwood trip
      Our Lady of Victories Seniors will offer a five-day, four-night trip toWildwood from Sept. 22-26. Cost is $399 per person and includes bus transportation; hotel accommodations with four full breakfasts and dinners; and side trips to an Atlantic City casino, a whalewatching boat ride and a visit ...
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Plays will shed light on race and identity
      The Performing Arts Department at Middlesex County College, Edison, will present two upcoming one-act plays featuring pointed observations about race and identity. Limited tickets are available for "Los Vendidos" and "The Meeting" to be performed at 8 p.m. on Feb. 29 and March 1 and at 2 p.m. on ...
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Rosarians holding Easter Babka Sale
      St. Mary's Altar Rosary Society, South River, is offering an Easter Babka Sale though March 15. Cost is $9 per babka. Available varieties include poppy seed, prune, raisin, cheese, apricot and cheese and raspberry and cheese.
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Bravest vs. Finest game scheduled for March 13
      Our Lady Of Victories (OLV) Athletic Association will present a Bravest vs. Finest Charity Basketball Game at 7:30 p.m. on March 13 at Our Lady Of Victories Monsignor Dalton Hall, 42 Main St., Sayreville. Tickets cost $8 for adults, $4 for children; advance purchase is available. Proceeds will be...
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Event at Friday's to aid St. Stan's School
      St. Stanislaus Kostka School, Sayreville, will sponsor a fundraiser onMarch 12 at TGI Friday's, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. Participants should tell their server they are there to support St. Stan's. The restaurant will then donate 20 percent of each supporter's bill to the association.
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Lenten Fish Fries on tap at Knights home
      St. Thomas Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815 will host Lenten Fish- Fry Dinners from 6-9 p.m. on Feb. 29, March 7 and 14 at the council home, 61 Pine St., off Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The events will feature English-style, all-inclusive, fish-and-chips dinners. There will be a 50/50 drawing...
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Congressman schedules town hall meetings
      Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) will hold a public town hall meeting at 10:30 a.m. on March 2 at the Spotswood Municipal Building, 77 Summerhill Road. Topics will include Social Security, economic development, hometown security, health care, education and any other issues that may be of interest to citizens...
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Crafters and vendors needed for March 8 show
      Crafters and vendors are sought for the St. Thomas the Apostle HSA annual Spring Crafts and More Show set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. onMarch 8 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Rental tables are available at a cost of $15 or $30.
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Breakfast, egg hunt, petting zoo set in O.B.
      The South Old Bridge Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a holiday event featuring a breakfast with the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, a petting zoo and pony rides from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on March 8 at Engine No. 3 Firehouse, Englishtown Road and Vantines Lane. Youngsters up to age 10 are eligi...
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Dinner to raise funds for couple fighting cancer
      The Friends of Alan and Doretta Skrynka will hold a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. on March 13 at South Amboy Middle School/High School, Governor Hoffman Plaza. Proceeds from the event will benefit Allen and Doretta Skrynka in their fight against cancer.
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Residents invited to garden workshop
      The Middlesex County Office of Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service will present a garden workshop from 1-3 p.m. on March 8 at the EARTH Center in Davidson's Mill Pond Park, South Brunswick. Topic will be "Your Houseplants: Care and Propagation.
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Tale of 'Aladdin' to come to life in Parlin
      The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will present its Kidworks production of "Aladdin and theWonderful Lamp" at noon and 3 p.m. on March 8 and 15 and 3 p.m. on March 9 and 16 at the Main Street Theatre, Garden Friends Early Learning Center, 3018 Bordentown Ave. Tickets cost $6 each. For more...
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St. Pat's Oldies Dance scheduled for March 15
      A St. Patrick's Day Oldies Dance is planned for 7:30 p.m. to midnight on March 15 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature a corned beef and cabbage dinner, tap beer, soda, dessert, coffee and tea. A DJ will provide dance music of the '50s, '60s, '7...
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Avoiding psychic fraud will be topic at library
      Psychic Barbara Lee will be the featured speaker at a program set for 1:30 p.m. on March 1 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Lee's topic will be "How To Avoid Psychic Fraud." The event is free of charge and open to the public. Seating is limited.
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Students will stage 'Guys and Dolls Jr.'
      The SayrevilleMiddle SchoolMusic Department will present its production of "Guys and Dolls Jr." at 7:30 p.m. on March 8 and 2 p.m. on March 9 at Sayreville War Memorial High School, 820 Washington Road. For more information, call (732) 525-5290.
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Fundraisers
      Feb. 28-March 10 • Easter Babka, Pierogi, Blintzes and Chrusciki Sale, sponsored by St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Greek Orthodox Church, Whitehead Avenue, South River. Food pickup scheduled for 3-7 p.m. on March 20 at the church. Order deadline is March 10. Visit the Belarusian-American Ce...
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Tickets available for Breakfast With Bunny
      The Immaculate Conception Fathers Clubwill host its annual BreakfastWith the Easter Bunny from9 a.m. to noon onMarch 9 in the Immaculate Conception School cafeteria, 23Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Abuffet breakfast will be served.Activitieswill include arts and crafts, photoswith the Easter Bunny a...
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St. Bart's offering tours, new-student registration
      St. Bartholomew School, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, is accepting newstudent registration for the 2008-09 school year. The school, which offers prekindergarten classes, full-day kindergarten and instruction for students in grades 1-8, serves approximately 370 students from East Brunswick and ...
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Law panel to sponsor Medicare, Medicaid talk
      The New Jersey State Bar Foundation will present a free public seminar on navigating "TheMedicare-MedicaidMaze" from 1-3 p.m. on Feb. 28 at the New Jersey Law Center, One Constitution Square (off Ryders Lane), New Brunswick.
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Dart tournament will aid OLOL School
      Our Lady of Lourdes Knights of Columbus Council No. 7250 will sponsor its fourth annual March Madness Dart Tournament beginning at 7 p.m. on March 8 at Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for practice and a buffet.
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