Bowling benefit to aid children with cancer       A Prodigal Foundation Inc. benefit for children affected by cancer is planned for 2 p.m. onApril 12 at theWoodbridge Bowling Center, 346Main St. Bowlers of all skill levels are welcome. The event will feature three games of bowling (no-tap format), food, a tricky tray and a chance to win a 50-inc... More ... Community invited to Healthy Kids Day       The Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick, will hold its annual Healthy Kids Day celebration from noon to 3 p.m. on April 12. Community members are invited to attend and "Put Play in Their Day. More ... Sandburg students will present 'Annie'       Carl Sandburg Middle School will stage its production of "Annie" at 7 p.m. on April 10, 11 and 12 at the school, Route 516, Old Bridge. Tickets, which cost $8 each, are available in advance and at the door. For more information, call (908) 759- 6523. More ... Tickets available for Patriots Baseball Dinner       The first Old Bridge Patriots Baseball Dinner will be held from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on April 18 at the Buttonwood Manor, 845 Route 34, Matawan. Organizers hope to make the dinner an annual event. The fundraiser will feature hot hors d'oeuvres, pasta and carving stations; fruit, vegetable and cheese d... More ... Tickets on sale for St. Stan's Spring Fling       The St. Stan's Little People's Spring Fling will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. on April 19 at St. Stanislaus Kostka School, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. The event is open to children in prekindergarten, kindergarten and first grade only. Youngsters must be accompanied by an adult. More ... Fundraiser to aid families of volunteer firefighters       The Madison Park Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner and Tricky Tray to benefit the families of Sonny Sorcher and Mike Donahue, volunteer firefighters who have been stricken with cancer, from 3-9 p.m. More ... Car Wash for Charity planned for April 12       The Builders Club of Carl Sandburg Middle School, Old Bridge, will hold its first Car Wash for Charity from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 12 at the field house near Lombardi Field, off Ticetown Road, Old Bridge. Donation is $5. All proceeds will go to charity. More ... Boy Scouts will offer April 15 open house       Boy Scout Troop No. 129, Old Bridge, will hold an open house for boys in grades 5-8 at 7:30 p.m. on April 15 at St.Ambrose School, 26 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. Boys and their parents are welcome to attend the event and learn about Scouting. More ... Dancing to the oldies slated at Knights hall       A Rock 'N' Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. onApril 18 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815 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. There will be 50/50, door prizes and a cash bar for mixes. More ... Sayreville AARP slates meetings, seeks members       Sayreville AARP Chapter No. 4853 holds meetings at noon on the third Thursday of every month at the Sayreville Senior Center, Main Street. The next gathering is set for April 17. Events feature guest speakers. Food and coffee are available for purchase at reasonable prices. More ... Veterans will share World War II experiences       World War II veterans Fred Niclas, William Stephens and Frank Maltese will be the guest speakers at an event set for 2- 4 p.m. on April 13 at the East Brunswick Historical Society Museum, 78 Milltown Road. Niclas served as a private first class with the U.S.Army 2nd Division, 9th Regiment. Stephe... More ... Plays-in-the-Park tryouts to begin April 18       Open auditions for the summer musical season of Plays-in-the-Park,Middlesex County's community theater, will be held beginningApril 18 at the Stephen J. Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Edison. More ... Main Street Theatre to present 'Oliver!'       The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will present its production of "Oliver!" at 8 p.m. on April 11, 12, 18, 25 and 26 and 2 p.m. on April 13, 19, 20 and 27 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. More ... 'Mysterious Migration' coming to Cheesequake       A program titled "Mysterious Migration" is set to begin at 1 p.m. on April 13 at the Cheesequake Park Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road, Old Bridge. Participants will learn about animal migration during a one-hour hike in the park. The program is open to individuals age 8 and up. More ... Seder to be conducted in Russian and English       BrisAvrohom of Old Bridge, 770 Madison Gardens, will hold a Passover Communal Seder at 8 p.m. on April 19. The seder, which will be conducted in English and Russian, is open to the public. Cost is $25 per adult, $10 per child. Reservations are required. More ... Community invited to free Wellness Fair       The Innovative Wellness Center and Nutrition Solutions, both 220 Forsgate Drive, Jamesburg, will celebrate their first anniversary with a Wellness Fair set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 26. Many health and wellness services will be offered free of charge. There will be complimentary healthy food... More ... Teen board to sponsor 'Go Green at Library'       The Sayreville Public Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will host "Get Down to Earth and Do Your Part - Go Green at Your Library," a community event designed to promote environmental awareness, from noon to 5 p.m. on April 19 at the library, Washington Road. More ... Hepatitis support group will gather at hospital       The Saint Peter's University Hospital Hepatitis Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. on April 16 in the third-floor conference roomat the Center forAmbulatory Resources (CARES) Building, 254 Easton Ave., New Brunswick, adjacent to the hospital. The group meets on the third Wednesday of every month. More ... Spaces available at Giant Flea Market       Vendors are sought for the St. Lawrence Church Giant Spring Flea Market set for 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 17 at the church, 109 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. Spaces and tables cost $20 each and are available inside the parish hall and outside in the church parking l... More ... Registration to begin for summer rec programs       The Sayreville Recreation Department will conduct summer-program registration beginning May 5 at the Mickey Sedlak Recreation Office, Dolan Street. Summer programs are set for 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, beginning the week of June 23. Sessions will run for six weeks. More ... African Violet Show planned for April 18, 19       The Central Jersey African Violet Society will hold its 29th annual African Violet Show and Sale from 3-7 p.m. on April 18 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 19 at First Baptist Church, 232 Main St. (Route 79), Matawan. The event will feature judged plants and interpretive designs. Unusual African vi... More ... Woman's Club to raise funds for Women Aware       The East BrunswickWoman's Club will hold a Charity Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 15 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Proceeds will benefit Women Aware. A $10 donation is requested. Participants are asked to bring a dish to share, if they wish. Gu... More ... Fundraisers       April 11 • Tricky Tray, sponsored by the Chittick Elementary School PTA, East Brunswick, doors open at 5:30 p.m., event begins at 7 p.m., at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. More than 200 prizes: an iPod, a 19-inch LCD television, digital photo frame, Wii game system, American G... More ... Two-day yard sale will aid shelter animals       All Star Pet Rescue will sponsor a Super Fantastic Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 19 and 20 at 19 S. Hill Road, off St. George's Ave., near the Colonia Dairy Maid, Colonia section of Woodbridge. The event will feature merchandise including electronics, games, candy, toys, furniture, po... More ... Donations sought for pet-shelter garage sale       Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold a Giant Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 20 in the center's parking lot. Donations of items for the sale will be accepted at the shelter from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. onApril 11, 12, 18 and 19 only (no exceptions). Clothing, linens and s... More ... Chamber seeks vendors for wellness, fitness expo       Vendors are sought for the East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce fourth annual Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Expo set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 10 at the Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. The East Brunswick Health Advisory Council and the East Brunswick Recreation Department wi... More ... Family Bingo, Pizza Party set at synagogue       Temple B'nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick, will host a Family Bingo and Pizza Party from4-6 p.m. on April 27. Families, parents and children of all ages are invited. All are welcome. The event will feature prizes for all bingo winners. Cost is $5 per family. More ... Retired federal workers plan April 16 luncheon       National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) ChapterNo. 1533 will hold its Spring Luncheon at noon on April 16 at the LakesideManor, Route 36,Hazlet. Guest speaker will be Assemblyman Sam Thompson (R-13). For more information and to reserve, call Larry at (732) 264-2459. More ... Donations sought for school clothing drive       Sacred Heart School, South Amboy, will sponsor a clothing drive on April 26 and 27. Donations may be brought to the Sacred Heart Church parking lot, located between Washington Avenue and Main Street, after Masses on both days. More ... Alborada sets April 13 Gala and Fundraiser       The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, Old Bridge, will hold its fourth annual Gala and Fundraiser from 5:30-10:30 p.m. on April 13 at Ria Mar Restaurant, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. The evening will feature Spanish and Portuguese cuisine, performances by Alborada troupe members, a silent auctio... More ...