World AIDS Day commemorated Dec. 1
      The Old Bridge Public Library will commemorateWorldAIDS Day, Dec. 1, with an information table hosted by Liz Revill of Raritan Bay Medical Center. The most current accessible information on HIV/AIDS will be available.
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Samsel offers tickets for Evening of Giving
      The Samsel Upper Elementary School (SUES) PTO, Sayreville, is selling tickets to the Simon Evening of Giving privateshopping event set for 7-10 p.m. Nov. 23 at Menlo Park Mall, Edison. Tickets cost $10 each, with $7 going to the PTO and $3 benefiting the Simon Youth Foundation.
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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 4:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Cost is $55, including textbook. A New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate, now a state law, will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
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Chamber presents seminar Dec. 4
      As part of The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Seminar Series, SCORE counselor Bill Litchman will present "Writing an Effective Business Plan" Dec. 4 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Seminars will be held at Magyar Bank Corporate Headquarters 400 Somerset Street, New Brunswick.
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Vets to take part in Pearl Harbor services
      American Legion Post No. 211, Sayreville, will conduct a ceremony beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 7 to honor veterans of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Participants will walk from the legion post home, 240 MacArthur Ave.
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OLV sponsoring new year's trip to S.C.
      The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Senior Group is sponsoring a New Year's trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., from Dec. 29 to Jan. 2. This five-day, four-night trip includes bus transportation, accommodations, 4 breakfasts, two dinners and a show at the Dixie Stampede.
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Talent sought for Youth Open-Mic Night
      The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company is looking for individuals ages 20 and younger to take part in a Youth Open- Mic Night 7-10 p.m. Nov. 29 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
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Vendors sought for Dec. 7 One-Stop-Shop
      The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post No. 253 will host a One-Stop- Shop on Dec. 7 at the post home, 253 DeVoe Ave., Spotswood. Vendors are needed. For more information and to reserve, call 732-251-1221.
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Registration on tap for rec programs
      The Sayreville Recreation Department will accept registration beginning Dec. 1 for its winter preschool programs. Sessions will include "Kids Playtime" at Kennedy Park for ages 3-5; "Little Chefs" and "All by Myself," also open to ages 3-5; and "Mom and Me" for ages 12-35 months and a parent/careg...
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Baseball team plans gift market, bake sale
      The Old Bridge Patriots Baseball Travel Team will sponsor a Gift Market Day and Bake Sale 2:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Vendors will include Pampered Chef, Home Interiors, Silpada and more.
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TGIF Night to raise funds for Samsel PTO
      The Samsel Upper Elementary School PTO, Sayreville, will sponsor a Proceeds Night 5-9 p.m. Nov. 25 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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'Homenajes' next up for Alborada dancers
      The Piscataway Cultural Arts Commission will host the premiere of Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre's "Homenajes," a tribute to the works of Federico Garcia Lorca, Jose Greco and Maria Alba, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Piscataway High School, Patton Building Auditorium, 100 Behmer Road.
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Fundraisers
      Nov. 20, ongoing • Adopt-A-Family, sponsored by the South River Elementary/Primary School PTA, to make the holiday season more enjoyable for disadvantaged children in South River. Seeking monetary donations, new clothing, new toys, food. Call Debbie Zemann at 732-390-0678 or Donna Geesey...
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Tricky Tray will aid animal-rights cause
      The New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance will host its annual Tricky Tray beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission at the door is $6 and includes one sheet of tickets, a door-prize ticket, refreshments and baked goods.
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Sons of Norway to host Scandinavian Bazaar
      Sons of Norway Noreg Lodge, Marlboro, will sponsor its 28th annual Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 22 and 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 23 at the Old Bridge Township Municipal Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road.
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Leni Lenape event scheduled at park
      A program featuring a look at Leni Lenape traditions will begin at 1 p.m. on Nov. 23 at the Cheesequake State Park Interpretive Center, 300 Gordon Road, Old Bridge. Participants will learn about the Native- American heritage of Cheesequake and the surrounding area.
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O.B. cheerleaders' holiday market Dec. 6
      The Old Bridge High School cheerleaders will host a Holiday Gift Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Vendors and crafters will sell their wares. Pictures with Santa Claus will be available. Refreshments will be sold.
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'Honk' will begin Nov. 28 at Villagers
      Kids on Stage will present "Honk," a musical based on "The Ugly Duckling" by Hans Christian Andersen, at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, and 2 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, at Villagers Theatre, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin.
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Rosary society holds pierogi, blintz sale
      St. Stanislaus Kostka Rosary Altar Society, Sayreville, is holding a Fresh Pierogi and Blintz Sale for the holidays. Pierogi cost $4.25 per dozen. Blintzes cost $4.50 per package. Various fillings are offered. Order deadline is Dec. 1.
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Christmas story set on church grounds
      The 25th annual A Drive Through the Christmas Story, an outdoor display of 10 life-size Bible scenes including live costumed characters, animals and holiday music, will be presented 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 5-9:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 28-Dec. 7, on the circular grounds of ...
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Tickets on sale for 'Rashomon' at MCC
      The Middlesex County College (MCC) Performing Arts Department will present performances of the classic play "Rashomon" at 8 p.m. Nov. 20, 21 and 22 and 2 p.m. on Nov. 23 on the main stage of the college's Performing Arts Center, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison.
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SRHS class of '88 plans 20th reunion
      The South River High School (SRHS) class of 1988 will hold a 20-year reunion beginning at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at Ria Mar Restaurant, South River. The event will feature food, cocktails and dancing. Cost is $75 per person, and one guest is allowed.
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St. Mary's class of '78 to gather for reunion
      The class of 1978 of St. Mary Regional High School, South Amboy, will hold a 30th reunion 1-6 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Blue Rock Café, 522 Amboy Ave., on the bay, Keyport. The afternoon will include an open bar, buffet and entertainment.
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EBJC theater group plans Broadway revue
      The Adult Theater Group of the East Brunswick Jewish Center (EBJC) will present a musical revue titled "Spotlight on Broadway" at 8 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 2 p.m. on Dec. 7 at EBJC, 511 Ryders Lane. Bobbi Blumenthal will direct. Reserved-seating ticket prices are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 ...
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