'They Will Surf Again' slated for June 28
      The nonprofit Life Rolls On Foundation will hold its second northeast "They Will Surf Again" (TWSA) event 9 a.m. June 28 at Pier Village Beach, Long Branch.
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Seniors invited to June 12 Celebrate Life
      The Diocese of Metuchen Family Life Office will sponsor the fourth annual Celebrate Life, a day for seniors over age 55, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 12 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway. The day will include Mass at 11 a.m. with Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski.
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Watercolorist to share expertise at meeting
      Artist Judy Antonelli will demonstrate pastel painting over watercolor at the next meeting of the Suburban Artists Guild set for 2 p.m. June 12 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Board members will meet at 1 p.m.
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Rummage Sale on tap at temple
      The East Brunswick Jewish Center Sisterhood will sponsor a two-day Rummage Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 14 and 9 a.m.-noon June 15 at the synagogue, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Adult and children's clothing and footwear, household items, toys and books will be available for purchase.
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Advocacy panel sets meeting for June 22
      The Mighty Middlesex Advocates (formerly the Monday Morning Advocacy Network of Middlesex County) has rescheduled its next meeting to 7-9 p.m. June 22 in the community room at the Chuck Costello complex, 1998 Route 18 north, Old Bridge.
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Oldies Dance on tap June 19 in Old Bridge
      A Rock 'n' Roll Oldies Dance is planned for 8-11 p.m. June 19 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature DJ music by Memory Lane Oldies, with music from the '50s through the '80s. Soda, coffee and cake will be provided. There will be a 50/50, door pri...
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Participants sought for 4-H Yard Sale
      4-H of Middlesex County is looking for vendors to take part in its 4-H Yard Sale set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 20 at the 4-H Center, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Rain date is July 11.
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Mass of Anointing of the Sick on June 20
      The Diocese of Metuchen' Mass of Anointing of the Sick will take place at 11 a.m. June 20, at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, 32 Elm St., Metuchen.
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Metuchen Diocese to host 'Celebrate Life'
      The Diocese of Metuchen Family Life Office will sponsor the fourth annual "Celebrate Life" event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 12, at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane in Piscataway. The event is for seniors over the age of 55 and includes a Mass at 11 a.m.
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'Breakfast with the Rabbi' June 14
      Congregation Neve Shalom's Sisterhood and Men's Club will host "Breakfast with the Rabbi" at 10 a.m. June 14, at 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. There will be questions and answers with Rabbi Gerald Zelizer. For more information, call 732-548- 2238.
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Library to offer teen summer programs
      This summer, the Young Adult (YA) Department of the Metuchen Public Library will offer a wide array of free programs for Metuchen teens entering grades six through 12.
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Diocese's St. Thomas More dinner June 18
      The Diocese of Metuchen's St. Thomas More Society will host its fourth annual dinner at Pierre's, 582 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction, at 6 p.m. June 18, with guest speaker Kevin T. Jackson.
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Talk: 'The Awful Disaster' June 24
      Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission will present "The Awful Picnic: The General Slocum Disaster" by Kathleen Hulser, public historian for the New York Historical Society, 7 p.m. June 24. The free program will be at East Jersey Olde Towne Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway.
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Food networking workshop June 15
      The Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County will participate in the Middlesex County Emergency Food Networking Workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 15 at Middlesex County Community College, Edison.
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Business seminar to be held June 11
      Business and nonprofit professionals who want to increase their visibility, credibility and revenues with social media, public relations and marketing are invited to a seminar titled "Get Publicity Now! How to Use SocialMedia to Create a Massive Surge of Business.
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Temple Emanu-El announces June events
      Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, has announced its June events, which are as follows: • June 12 at 7 p.m. — Shabbat Alive! • June 19 at 7 p.m.
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Edison H.S. alumni golf outing June 13
      The seventh annual Edison High School Baseball & Football Alumni Golf Outing will be held at 12:30 p.m. June 13, at the Miry Run Country Club, 106B Sharon Road, Robbinsville. The parents associations are looking for golfers and sponsors. Packages are still available.
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Edison Elks' Flag Day ceremony June 14
      The Edison Elks Lodge No. 2487 will hold its annual Flag Day ceremony at 2 p.m. June 14, at the lodge, located on Old Post Road next to the ShopRite plaza. Girl Scouts from Troop 81737 of South Brunswick will carry the various flags for the ceremony.
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OceanFirst Bank to host calendar contest
      The annual OceanFirst Bank Calendar Contest is under way, and photographers are invited to submit original local photographs to be displayed in the bank's 2010 community calendar. Suggested themes include seasonal scenes of familiar local landmarks, beaches, oceans or lakes within Ocean, Monmouth...
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JFVS sponsoring teen support group
      The Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) is offering Being a Successful Teenager, a support group for teens ages 13-17. Meetings are held 6:45-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the JFVS Milltown location, 32 Ford Ave.
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Author of short stories will be at library
      Romance Writers of America will welcome Patt Mihailoff, the New York City Author of the Month, 10 a.m. June 13 at the Liberty States Fiction Writers meeting at the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison. She will speak on writing for the short story market.
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State Quilt Guild convention June 11-13
      The State Quilt Guild of New Jersey Convention and Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 11-13 at the New Jersey Convention Center, Raritan Center, Edison. This year's theme is "Fancy This, Fancy That," with the interpretation left to the quilter as to how these two come together in th...
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Actress to sing at Edison church June 14
      Bailey Hanks, who appeared as Elle Woods in the Broadway production of "Legally Blonde: The Musical," will share her musical gifts with the Raritan Valley Baptist Church June 14, at 11 a.m. as part of the church's annual Friend Day outreach event.
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La Leche League offers mothers support
      La Leche League of Metuchen is offering mother-to-mother breastfeeding support, monthly meetings and telephone help from accredited leaders. Members rotate through a four-part series: the advantages of breastfeeding; adjusting to life with a new baby; overcoming difficulties; and nutrition and we...
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Mr. RAY to perform at benefit concert
      Children's singer mr. RAY will perform a benefit concert at 6 p.m. June 17, at the Evergreen Senior Center, 400 Inman Ave., Colonia. Mr. RAY will help raise money for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Woodbridge.
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WBHS looking for class of 1969 alumni
      Woodbridge High School, 1 Samuel Lupo Place, Woodbridge, will be holding its 40th class reunion weekend bash Oct. 2, 3 and 4, and is still looking for classmates. If classmates haven't received an invitation or know of someone from this class, please let the committee know.
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Church carnival slated for June 16-20
      The Immaculate Conception Church Carnival is planned for 5-11 p.m. June 16-19 and 4-11 p.m. June 20 on the church grounds, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood.
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Pilgrimage to Greece slated for Oct. 27
      The Rev. David Kosmoski of St. Andrew Church, 244 Avenel St., Avenel, will host an 11-day pilgrimage to Greece and the Greek Isles on Oct. 27 through Nov. 6. The cost is $2,470 and includes hotels, tour escort, most meals and daily Mass. Departure is from Newark Liberty International Airport. For ...
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Perinatal depression palm cards offered
      In an effort to educate New Jersey women on the signs and resources available for treating postpartum depression (PPD) and other perinatal mood disorders that can affect women before, during and after pregnancy, the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has produced a palm car...
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Registration for Wbg. street hockey slated
      The Woodbridge Policemen's Benevolent Association No. 38 Street Hockey League will hold registration for boys and girls ages 5-16 at the Woodbridge Police Department, 1 Main St., Woodbridge.
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Camp to host golf outing June 10
      Kiddie Keep Well Camp of Fords will hold its 17th annual golf outing in celebration of its 86th year of service and for the benefit of underprivileged children in Middlesex County. The golf outing will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 10, at the Cranbury Golf Club, 49 Southfield Road, West ...
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Woodbridge Elks' Flag Day ceremony June 14
      The Woodbridge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks No. 2116 will conduct its annual Flag Day ceremony at 5 p.m. June 14, at the lodge, 655 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. The program will consist of a presentation of the history of the flag, with patriotic presentations from the Woodbridge Emblem Cl...
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Legal professionals offering scholarships
      The Middlesex Legal Professionals Association (LPA) is looking for students living in Middlesex County who are pursuing some type of law-related career, such as an attorney, law enforcement, government, etc. The student must have a grade point average of B or better.
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Waterfront Festival to be held June 14
      The Woodbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold its seventh annual Waterfront Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 14, at Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park, Sewaren. The festival will feature crafters, vendors and food. Children's inflatable rides will also be available. Karate demonstrations will tak...
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Hadassah slates gift-wrapping event
      Colonia Hadassah's Father's Day gift-wrap will take place June 17-21 at the Woodbridge Center mall. Volunteers will be available during mall hours to wrap gifts. Proceeds will benefit cancer research and the Hadassah Medical Organization. For more information, call 732-388-7392.
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Jazz record collectors' event June 19-20
      The 35th annual Jazz Record Collectors' Bash will be held at 8 p.m. June 19 and 20 at the Woodbridge Hilton, 120 Wood Ave., South Iselin. There will be 78 rpm records, CDs and memorabilia available.
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Sewaren library book sale June 20
      The Sewaren Free Public Library, 546 West Ave., Sewaren, is having a book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 20 (rain date June 27). There will be hardcover books, paperbacks and children's books with special rates for a bag of books.
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Avenel school to unveil time capsule
      The Avenel Middle School will unearth a time capsule from spring 2004 and put in a new time capsule at 9:30 a.m. on June 12 at 85 Woodbine Ave., Avenel. For more information, email LaDawna Harrington, school library media specialist, at adawna.harrington@woodbridge.k12.nj.us or call 732-396-7028 ...
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