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Bulletin BoardApril 17, 2008 


Rec offers trip to see Yankees vs. Orioles
      The Sayreville Recreation Department will sponsor a May 22 trip to see the New York Yankees play the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium, the Bronx, N.Y. Cost is $55 and includes transportation and light refreshments. Tickets may be purchased from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,Mondays-Fridays, at the M...
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Tricky Tray next up at O.B. Senior Center
      The Old Bridge Friends of Seniors will hold a Tricky Tray from 3-5 p.m. on April 27 at the George Bush Senior Center in the township municipal complex, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Doors will open at 2 p.m.
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Two-day Rummage Sale set at Spotswood church
      The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church will hold its annual twoday Rummage Sale from 4-8 p.m. on April 18 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 19 at the church, 429Main St., across from the post office. Clothes and small household items will be available for purchase.
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PTO seeks crafters, vendors for May 17 sale
      Vendors and crafters are sought for the Wilson School PTO Playground Sale set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 17 in the school playground, 65 Dane St., Sayreville. Rain date is May 18. Space-rental cost is $15. Food vendors are not sought. Space is limited and will be assigned on a first-come basis.
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Residents invited to design logo for library
      The Old Bridge Public Library is holding an open competition for Old Bridge residents to design a new logo for the library. The competition began at the beginning of April. The deadline has been extended to May 9. Judging will be done by a panel representing the library and the community.All lo...
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Yard Sale to raise funds for Sayreville Scouts
      Cub Scout Pack No. 97, Sayreville, will sponsor a Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 26 at Arleth School,Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Rain date is April 27. A variety of items will be offered for sale. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
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Morgan Lions Club sets Pancake Breakfast
      The Morgan Lions Club will sponsor a Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on April 27 at Eisenhower School, Ernston Road, Sayreville. Admission is $5 for adults, $3.50 for children under age 12. For more information, call Ed Anderson at (732) 607-7686, ext. 229.
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Tickets available for Memorial Gift Auction
      Memorial School, Old Bridge, will sponsor a Gift Auction on April 26 at Old Bridge High School, Route 516. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $5 each; price includes a piece of cake and coffee. Seating is limited. For more information and to reserve, call (732) 290-0058.
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VFW Ladies auxiliary will meet on April 22
      The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699 will hold its monthly meeting at 8 p.m. on April 22 at the post home, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. The meeting will feature elections of new officers for 2008-09.
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Sisterhood to sponsor fashion show, dinner
      The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Ohr will present Hot Fashions by Coldwater Creek beginning at 7 p.m. on April 30 at the synagogue, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. The show also will feature a buffet dinner by Jesse and David's, Manalapan.
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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.
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Wilson students will stage 'Seussical'
      The Wilson Elementary School Drama Club will present "Seussical" at 7 p.m. on April 25 at the school, 65 Dane St., Sayreville. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children.
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School volleyball game to benefit MS research
      The Spotswood High School Octagon Service Club and History Club will sponsor their annual Volleyball Game to Fight Multiple Sclerosis (MS) from6-8 p.m. onApril 22 in the gym at the high school, Summerhill Road.
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Garage-sale proceeds to aid animals at shelter
      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. on April 18 and 19 only (no exceptions). Clothing, linens and shoes wi...
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McCarrick parents group to host Craft Fair/Bazaar
      The Cardinal McCarrick High School Eagle Parent Association will hold its second annual Craft Fair/Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 19 in the joint parking lot at St. Mary's Elementary School and CardinalMcCarrick High School,Augusta Street, South Amboy.
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Safe-boating course coming to Sayreville
      Coast Guard Flotilla Auxiliary 2-1, 167 Main St., Sayreville, will offer "America's Boating Course" from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 26 and May 3. Cost is $55, including textbook. A New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
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Dancing to the oldies slated at Knights hall
      A Rock 'N' Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8- 11 p.m. on April 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. Admissi...
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Tickets available for SUES Tricky Tray
      The Sayreville Upper Elementary School (SUES) PTO will host its second annual Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. on April 25 in the cafeteria at the school, 298 Ernston Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
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TGIF Night to raise funds for Samsel PTO
      The Samsel Upper Elementary School PTO, Sayreville, will sponsor a Proceeds Night from 5-9 p.m. on April 18 at TGI Friday's, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. Participants should tell their server that they are there to support the Samsel Upper Elementary School PTO.
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Earth Day fest planned at Cheesequake Park
      Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge, will hold an Earth Day Challenge beginning at 11 a.m. April 19. Participants will meet at the park's Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road. Event highlights will include guided nature hikes, a nature film festival, giveaways and tree plantings.
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Holy Name Society sets Polish-Style Dinner
      St.Mary of Ostrambrama Church Holy Name Society will hold a Polish-Style Dinner from 5-7 p.m. on April 19 in the cafeteria at St. Mary's School, Jackson Street, South River. The menu will feature homemade pierogi, stuffed cabbage, sauerkraut and kielbasa, potatoes, a vegetable, rye bread, coffee ...
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Signups to begin for adult fitness programs
      Registration for Sayreville Recreation Department adult fitness programs will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, at the Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center, Dolan Street. The eight-week classes, which will include "Strength and Tone," "Zumba" (Latin and international dance) and ...
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Sacred Heart HSA to sponsor Tricky Tray
      The Sacred Heart HSA will host its annual Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. on May 2 in Sacred Heart Memorial Hall, 531 Washington Ave., South Amboy. Doors will open at 6 p.m. For tickets or more information, call Lynne at (732) 316-0233.
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     Students at St. Thomas the Apostle School, Old Bridge, load bins of food to be sent to the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) office in New Brunswick. During a recent food drive organized by the Social Concerns Committee of the school's HAS, students coll...
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Fund-raisers
      April 18 • Proceeds Night, sponsored by the Samsel Upper Elementary School PTO, Sayreville, 5-9 p.m., at TGI Friday's, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. Participants should tell their server they are there to support the Samsel Upper Elementary School PTO. Restaurant will donate 20 percent of ea...
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Hazardous waste drop-off days scheduled
      The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold its spring household hazardous waste dropoff days from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 19 at theMiddlesex County Division of Highways, Apple Orchard Lane, off Route 130, North Brunswick, and on May 17 at the Middlesex County Division of H...
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Volunteers to clean up sections of Raritan River
      The New Jersey Community Water Watch will join with the Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership to sponsor a cleanup of sections of the Raritan River and the LawrenceBrook from10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 19. Participantswillmeet at 9:30 a.m.
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Rec office plans trips, Mother's Day cruise
      The Milltown Department of Recreation will sponsor a variety of upcoming events. All trips and programs are open to residents and nonresidents. Interested individuals are invited to a Mother's Day Cruise aboard the River Queen, out of Brielle, on May 11. Cost, including bus transportation, is $47...
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