Woodbridge AARP schedules events
      WoodbridgeAARP Chapter 3869 has scheduled the following events: Jan. 28, Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City. The bus departs from St.Andrew's parking lot at 10:15 a.m. Feb. 19, "Mardi GrasMadness" show at the Staaten in Staten Island, N.Y. Includes full-course luncheon with wine and soda. Transpo...
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Rescue group to hold 'Pawcasso' gala Feb. 2
      Angel PAWS will host an auction Feb. 2 at the Colonia Fire Department. "Pawcassos" - art created by animals at the adoption center - as well as fine works of art, plus sports and music memorabilia, fine jewelry and crystal will be featured.
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Exhibits scheduled at Zimmerli Art Museum
      Avariety of exhibitions are slated at the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick. The schedule is as follows: • A Sense of Place: Children's Book Illustrations by Catherine Stock - through Jan.
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Call goes out to artists for juried show and sale
      Artists are sought for the first Jamesburg Art Exhibition and Sale, sponsored by the Jamesburg Public Library/Cultural Center, in conjunction with The Artisan Framer, Jamesburg. The juried show will be held from March 2-30 at the Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue.
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Tourette Syndrome Assoc. offers scholarship
      The Tourette Syndrome Association of New Jersey (TSANJ), Somerville, is accepting applications for the 2008 TSANJ ScholarshipAward, with application deadline March 28.
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Al-Anon helps family, friends of alcoholics
      Al-Anon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. Anyone who is bothered by someone else's drinking is invited to call (800) 425-2666 (1 800-4AL-ANON) or visit the New Jersey Al-Anon ...
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Volunteers sought to help domestic violence victims
      The Woodbridge Township Domestic Violence Response Team is seeking new members. Any interested persons who want to make a difference in the lives of domestic violence victims will be asked to fill out an application form.Acriminal background check and an interview are part of the process.
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Woodbridge Restaurant Week Jan. 28-Feb. 3
      Diners can purchase a $3 Restaurant Week ticket and receive 10 percent off the bill atmanyWoodbridge restaurants Jan. 28 through Feb. 3. Proceeds will benefit nonprofits and other community projects. Tickets are available at all of the participating restaurants as well as Iselin Middle School, St.
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St. James School to hold open house Jan. 27
      In honor of Catholic Schools Week, St. James School, a 2008 Spotlight on Education School, is hosting an open house from11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 27. Guests will be able to tour the school, 341 Amboy Ave., Woodbridge, meet the faculty and enjoy light refreshments.
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Elks hold flea market Tuesdays and Saturdays
      The Woodbridge Elks Lodge No. 2116 holds a flea market with over 60 vendors every Tuesday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (weather permitting) at the Woodbridge Elks Lodge, 665 Rahway Ave.,Woodbridge, (across the street from the Trinity Church).
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Acoustic guitars sought for Ugandan children
      A drive for acoustic guitars for the children at Mbiriizi Primary School, Uganda, has been launched by the nonprofit Sylvia's Children, Holmdel. The nonprofit's founder, Sylvia Allen, visited the school in 2007 with her children Tony and Michele and other volunteers. Tony taught and enthralled th...
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Junior Woman's Club slates Friendraiser event
      The Junior Woman's Club of Greater Brunswick will hold a Friendraiser event at 5 p.m. at Jan. 27 at Ronald McDonald House, New Brunswick. Interested individuals are invited to attend, help make dinner, take a tour and learn more ways to aid Ronald McDonald House as the club moves into another yea...
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Night of Recollection coming to St. Bart's
      The Altar Rosary Society of St. Bartholomew's Church, Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will hold its annual Night of Recollection on Feb. 7 at the church. The Rev. Robert B. Kolakowski will preside over the event. A spiritual service is set for 6 p.m. Mass will begin at 7 p.m. A Lenten Supper ($5 per...
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See world's ugliest dog at SuperPetExpo Feb 8-10
      SuperPetExpo, a shopping extravaganza for pet lovers, will be held at the New Jersey Convention Center, Edison, 4-9 p.m. Feb. 8; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 9; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 10. Over 200 exhibitors, including inventors, will be selling pet products not traditionally found in pet stores.
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'Memory Lane' at United Skates every Wednesday
      United Skates of America, at the Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main St., hosts "Memory Lane," featuring artistic skating and live organ music, 7:30-10 p.m. everyWednesday. "Memory Lane" is an evening of artistic and dance skatingwith a steady following of senior citizens in the tri-state area.
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Garden club to present state birds and flowers
      The Woodbridge Garden Club will present "State Birds and Flowers of the U.S." by Dr. Frank Skvara on Feb. 5 at 6:45 p.m. at the Iselin Branch of the library. The program is free and open to the public. For information, visit woodbridgegardenclub. com.
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