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Bulletin Board July 17, 2008
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Participants sought for dog show benefit
      Hallie Meister, age 12, will host a Dog Show to benefit the ASPCA beginning at 10:30 a.m. July 26 at Sayreville Dog Park in the Julian Capik Nature Preserve, Bordentown Avenue. Individuals are invited to enter their dogs in the event. Entry fee is $5. There is no charge to watch the show. All prof...
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Red Cross schedules volunteer orientations
      The American Red Cross of Central New Jersey will hold a series of upcoming volunteer orientations. The chapter serves the people of Middlesex, Mercer, Hunterdon and parts of Somerset counties. Additional volunteers from the Middlesex County area are sought.
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Nan Childress-Orchard to play in concert series
      The Music at St. Mary's Summer Classical Music Concert Series: Celebrating Women Pianists of New Jersey will present Nan Childress-Orchard in concert beginning at 11 a.m. July 20 at St. Mary's Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy.
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Budgerigar/Parakeet Show set for July 19
      The Tri-State Budgerigar Society will hold its 18th annual Budgerigar/Parakeet Show on July 19 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 83 E. Lincoln Ave., Monroe. The show is sanctioned by the Budgerigar Association of America. There will be divisions for champion, intermediate, nov...
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'After the Wedding' next up at film festival
      The annual Summer International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will continue on July 22 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of the Danish drama "After the Wedding." The 2006 movie, which is rated R, has a running time of 119 minutes.
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'Autism and Faith' resource guide available
      The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Pediatrics at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, has announced a new guide, "Autism and Faith: A Journey Into Community," is now available.
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E.B. biz sets cut-a-thon to fund autism research
      The John Martin Hair Co., 336 Route 18, East Brunswick, will hold a cut-a-thon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 17 with all proceeds benefitting Autism Speaks.
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Youth group to collect food, host teen night
      Members of St. Paul's Church Youth Group will go door to door collecting nonperishable food items from the residents of Milltown during the week of July 21.
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Temple will sponsor four-day Rummage Sale
      Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, will host its annual Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27 and Aug. 3, 5-8 p.m. July 29 and 5-7 p.m. Aug. 4. The event will feature bargains on clothing, furniture, jewelry, housewares, toys and more. For more information, call...
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Registration under way for 'Summer Art' classes
      The Sayreville Recreation Department will offer a "Summer Art" program for youngsters ages 8-14 beginning Aug. 5 and running for four weeks. Classes will be held 9:30-11 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, at the Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center, Dolan Street.
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Contact info sought for SRHS class of '87
      The South River High School (SRHS) class of 1987 is planning a reunion for Nov. 28 and 29. Classmates should e-mail Linda Schmidt Greco at lrgreco@gmail.com with their latest contact information in order to be put on the e-mail list to receive details on the upcoming event.
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Tall tales … … for little listeners
     JEFF GRANIT staff Allie Wertheim, 16, of the Main Street Theatre Company, Parlin, plays the character of Jenny from "Rumpelstiltskin" as she reads to children at the Old Bridge Public Library on July 10. The theater troupe and Kidsworks began a run of shows last weekend at the theater in the Garden ...
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Blood donors may win vacation, show tickets
      St. George's Church, 56 Main St., Helmetta, will host a blood drive to support New Jersey Blood Services from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 19.
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AARP schedules trips through summer and fall
      East Brunswick AARP Chapter No. 4855 is planning the following trips: Aug. 21, to see the Brooklyn Bridge Water Falls and South Street Seaport, with lunch at Sal Anthony's Restaurant in Little Italy; Sept.
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Summer programs continue at O.B. Library
      A variety of summer programs are on tap at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. All events are free of charge and open to the public. Call 732-721-5600, ext. 5033 to register for all programs, unless otherwise indicated.
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Nominees sought for SRHS Wall of Fame
      South River High School (SRHS) is once again seeking nominations for selection to the South River High School Wall of Fame. The purpose of the wall is to identify and recognize the superior achievement and performance of former SRHS students within various fields of endeavor.
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C.J. Red Cross to hold volunteer orientations
      The American Red Cross of Central New Jersey will hold two volunteer orientations to attract additional volunteers from the Middlesex County area. Orientations will be July 21 at the Central New Jersey Chapter, 707 Alexander Road, Princeton; and Aug. 4 at New Brunswick Public Library, 60 Livingst...
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Open house at M'sex County College July 24
      Middlesex County College, Edison, will hold an open house for prospective Middlesex County College students and families 4-7 p.m. July 24. High school students considering Middlesex are invited to attend, and refreshments will be served.
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Community invited to zoo at early-learning center
      The Philadelphia Zoo will visit Kiddie Academy of Spotswood, 410 Main St., on Aug. 5. The event is open to the public. Admission is free of charge. Limited space is available. For more information and to reserve, call 732-251-2686 by July 25.
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Curtain to rise on Mighty Oak's 'Godspell'
      The Mighty Oak Players will present performances of "Godspell" at 7 p.m. Aug. 7, 8 and 9 and 2 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, Monroe Township High School, 1629 Perrineville Road. Written by Stephen Schwartz, "Godspell" is an original musical play in which m...
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Public is invited to shelter Kitten Shower
      Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., Sayreville, will host its second annual Kitten Shower 12:30-4:30 p.m. July 19. Admission is free of charge, but guests are asked to bring a can of kitten/cat food or KMR kitten milk for the "wishing well.
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Blood donors will receive Warped backstage passes
      The Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, along with Music Saves Lives and New Jersey Blood Services will hold a blood drive from 2:30 to 8 p.m. July 21 in the JC Penney court. Each donor will receive a free VIP backstage pass to one of this year's Vans Warped Tour stops. Concert tickets must be purcha...
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Milltown rec sponsoring trips, youth programs
      The Milltown Department of Recreation will offer several upcoming events. All trips and programs are open to residents and nonresidents. The rec office is offering tickets to the New Jersey Festival of Ballooning scheduled for July 25, 26 and 27 in Readington. Tickets cost $16 for adults, $6 for ...
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Polish-Amer. Club sets trip to annual festival
      The Polish-American Citizens Club of Spotswood is sponsoring a bus trip to the 43rd annual Polish-American Festival at the National Shrine of the O.L.C. in Doylestown, Penn., on Sept. 7.
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Fundraisers
      July 17 • Ice-Cream Proceeds Night, sponsored by St. Stanislaus Kostka School, Sayreville, to benefit the school's athletic association, 4-8 p.m., at 113 Causeway Ice Cream Shop, South River. Participants should mention St. Stan's when ordering. A portion of the proceeds will assist the ...
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Yard sale planned at American Legion post
      Spotswood American Legion Post No. 253 Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a yard sale on July 27 at the post home, Devoe Avenue, next to the lake. The event will run from 9 a.m. until a time to be determined. The sale will be be held rain or shine. Spaces can be rented for $10. For more information, ca...
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