Sacred Heart HSA to sponsor Tricky Tray       The Sacred Heart HSAwill host its annual Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. on May 2 in Sacred Heart Memorial Hall, 531WashingtonAve., SouthAmboy. Doors will open at 6 p.m. For tickets or more information, call Lynne at (732) 316-0233. More ... Watercolorist to share expertise at meeting       Artist Marie Natale will demonstrate her watercolor techniques at the next meeting of the Suburban Artists Guild set for 2 p.m. on May 9 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Natale, a member of the New Jersey Watercolor Society, specializes in portraying buildings an... More ... Safety-awareness fair coming to high school       The Middlesex County Education Association (MCEA) will present its Pride in Public Education Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Middlesex County Vocational and Technical High School, Rues Lane, East Brunswick. Teachers and support staff plan the annual free event as their way of offering an interacti... More ... Night at the Races to fight cystic fibrosis       A Night at the Races Gift Auction to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and 3- year-old Anthony Silvestri of Old Bridge and others who are battling cystic fibrosis, a progressive and life-threatening lung and gastrointestinal disease, is set for 7 p.m. on May 9 at Sayreville Veterans of Foreig... More ... 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. onMay 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. Ca... More ... Fundraisers       May 1 & 2 • Book andMedia Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Monroe Township Library, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 2 (Fill-A-Bag-for-$1), at the library, 4Municipal Plaza. Gently used books and media at bargain prices. More ... Summer-enrichment program slated at SUES       The six-week Summer Enrichment Program at Samsel Upper Elementary School (SUES), will begin on June 30 for incoming first-sixth grade Sayreville residents. The program will feature field trips, guest speakers and daily activities, including cooking, arts and crafts, digital photography and more... More ... Flea market, bake sale coming to Parlin church       Messiah Lutheran Church, 3091 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville, will hold an Indoor Flea Market and Youth Group Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 3. Proceeds from the flea market, which will be matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans,will be used for church improvements. More ... Youngsters to score goal against breast cancer       The Old Bridge Soccer League and Susan G. Komen for the Cure will jointly present the first Old Bridge Soccer League Breast Cancer Awareness Day from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. onMay 17 at the Ticetown Road field complex. The event will run concurrently with the league's regularly scheduled games. Rai... More ... 'Art, Artists of E.B.' will open at museum       An exhibit titled "Through the Eyes of an Artist: The Art and Artist of East Brunswick" will open from 1-4 p.m. on May 4 at the East BrunswickMuseum, 16 Maple St. Remarks are set for 1:15 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. More ... Car wash to raise funds for girls softball team       The Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) Lady Bombers softball team will sponsor a car wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 10 in the SWMHS parking lot, Washington Road. Donation is $5 per car. More ... Watercolorist to share expertise at meeting       Artist Marie Natale will demonstrate her watercolor techniques at the next meeting of the Suburban Artists Guild set for 2 p.m. onMay 9 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Natale, a member of the New Jersey Watercolor Society, specializes in portraying buildings an... More ... Sociable Singles to meet on May 25 in Monroe       Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will gather from 1-4 p.m. onMay 25 at theMonroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature entertainment, discussions, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. For information, call (609) 655-5137. More ... Fundraising dinner-dance to benefit Cooper Fund       The Chris Cooper Scholarship Fund will hold a Coop's Jukebox Dinner and Dance, featuring music of the '50s, '60s and '70s, from 7 p.m. to midnight on May 2 at Palms Plaza Caterers, Park Plaza, Route 34,Old Bridge. Highlightswill include dinner, dancing, raffles and a scavenger hunt. There will be ... More ... 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... 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 ... Leukodystrophy walk to raise funds, awareness       A One Step Closer Walk for Leukodystrophy to benefit The Stennis Foundation, a nationwide nonprofit organization based in Amarillo, Texas, is set to begin at 1 p.m. on May 17 at Lombardi Field at Old Bridge High School, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Sign-in and late registration will begin at noon.... More ... Registration under way for vacation Bible school       The United Methodist Church at Milltown, 47 N. Main St., will offer a vacation Bible school from6-8:30 p.m. on June 19, 20, 23, 24 and 25. Children age 3 to sixth grade are invited to attend. More ... Sunday-school open house on tap at church       Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will hold a Sunday-school open house from 9-11:30 a.m. on May 4. Children ages 4 and up are invited to attend a Sunday-school class from 9-10 a.m. More ... B'nai B'rith couples will gather for dinner       The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (age 40-plus) will meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. on May 4 at Sir John's Restaurant, 230 Washington Place, North Brunswick. The bill be divided evenly among those attending; bar billwill be separate. Prospective members are welcome. More ... Players, sponsors sought for May 28 Golf Classic       The East Brunswick Lions Club and the East Brunswick Chamber of Commerce invite the public to participate in their 12th annual Golf Classic set forMay 28 at Bunker Hill Golf Club, Griggs town section of Franklin. Entry fee is $105 and includes green fees, cart fees, refreshments, lunch, beverages... More ... Book collection, reading May 12 at book seller       A book collection and reading to benefit patients at Children's Specialized Hospital, New Brunswick, will be heldMay 12 from 7-9 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, Route 1, North Brunswick. The collection is a bar mitzvah project for Ryan Moore, East Brunswick. He received occupational therapy at the hospit... More ... Foundation's 'Arthritis Walk' slated for May 18       The Arthritis Foundation's third annual "Arthritis Walk" will take place May 18 at Raritan BayWaterfront Park, South Amboy, during National Arthritis Month in May. Registration will be at 8:30 a.m., with the walk at 10 a.m. There will be one- and three-mile courses for walkers, who may sign up in... More ... Townwide Yard Sale scheduled for May 17       Jamesburg residents will sell their "treasures" during the annual Jamesburg Spring Townwide Yard Sale set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 17. The event, which will take place rain or shine, is sponsored by the borough of Jamesburg and the Jamesburg Historical Association (JHA). More ... Rec office offers 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 the May 2 or the July 27 performance of "Jersey Boys" on Broadway. The bus will depart from Milltown Borough Hall a... More ... Fundraiser will help children attend YMCA       A Community Connects fundraiser will be held at 7 p.m. on May 3 at the Raritan Valley YMCA, Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Proceeds will help local youngsters whose families who are in financial crisis attend summer programs at the YMCA. More ... OLOL School plans May 18 open house       Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. onMay 18. School tourswill be offered, and registration packets for students in prekindergarten eighth grade will be available. More ... Leukemia, lymphoma panel sets comedy night       The Stress Factory, 375 George St., New Brunswick,will provide an evening of laughs on May 16 to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.Doorswill open at 6 p.m. The show, featuring comedian Sugar Sammy, will begin at 8 p.m. More ... Car wash to raise funds for E.B. Boy Scout troop       East Brunswick Boy Scout Troop No. 61 will hold a car wash beginning at 9 a.m. on May 10 in the parking lot at Nativity Lutheran Church, corner of Ryders Lane and Dunhams Corner Road. More ... Adult aerobics, fitness classes to begin May 1       South River Parks and Recreation will offer "Women's Aerobics" and "Men's Fitness" classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays for eight weeks beginning May 1 in the South River Elementary School/Middle School auxiliary gym, Johnson Place. Ladies sessions are set for 7-8 p.m. Men will attend from 8-9 p.m. More ... Giants quarterback coach set for Video Talk       The East Brunswick Jewish Center will present a Super Bowl XLII Video Chalk Talk with New York Giants quarterback coach Chris Palmer from 7:30-9 p.m. on May 6 a the synagogue, 511 Ryders Lane. Palmer, who will discuss the Giants' Super Bowl triumph over the New England Patriots, will review the r... More ... Tricky Tray to raise funds for mission trip       St. Paul's Church, South Main Street and West Lakewood Avenue, Milltown, will host a Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. on May 16. Doors will open at 6 p.m. For tickets and more information, call (732) 828-0020. Limited tickets may be available at the door. More ... Unitarian Society plans Festival, Rummage Sale       The Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, off Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will hold its annual Spring Festival and Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. onMay 10. The event will feature household items, small furniture, glassware, plants, books, clothing, toys, baked goods, hot dogs and veggie dogs. More ... EBHS plans 50th gala, seeks memorabilia       East Brunswick High School (EBHS) alumni and their families are invited to Celebrate 50 Years of Excellence at East Brunswick High School, featuring a pre-game barbecue on Oct. 10 and a Sock Hop in the school gym on Oct. 11 at the school, Cranbury Road. More ... 'A Freeing Experience' to be focus for quilters       The Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet at 7:30 p.m. on May 12 at Neff Chapel, Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road, Tennent section of Manalapan. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The club is made up of quilters who share ideas and learn from professional quilters. More ... Hebrew-speakers club will gather on May 4       The next meeting of the Chug Ivrit club for intermediate and advanced Hebrew speakers will take place at 11 a.m. on May 4 at a private home in the Highland Park area. Chug Ivrit is sponsored by the Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah.Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. Men and wome... More ... 'Go Red For Women Luncheon' May 5       The American Heart Association (AHA) will hold its sixth annual "Go Red For Women" luncheon May 5 at The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset. The luncheon is designed to provide women with information, resources, hope and steps to take charge of cardiovascular health. It will feature educational se... More ... Community invited to prayer service in S.R.       The South River Council of Congregations will sponsor a National Day of Prayer service at 7 p.m. on May 1 at Conklin United Methodist Church, 82 Main St., South River. For more information or directions, call the Conklin office at (732) 254-5062. More ... 'StrokeAlert!' screenings scheduled for May 16-23       The American Stroke Association will hold "StrokeAlert!" stroke risk screenings statewide May 16-23. The assessments are designed to educate the public about stroke, its warning signs and risk factors, and preventative steps. Family history will be reviewed, personal risk factors discussed, and p... More ...