PAHS class of '38 slates reunion       The Perth Amboy High School class of 1938 will hold its 70-year reunion June 16 in the tree-shaded grove behind the former Danish Home, 855 New Durham Road (Route 510), Edison. The graduates lived through the Great Depression, which followed the stock market crash of 1929. More ... Fundraiser to benefit shelter pets       Angel Paws, a nonprofit all-volunteer animal shelter, will hold a fundraiser at Cheeseburger in Paradise, Route 1, Iselin, on May 15. Tickets are $12 each and include one nonalcoholic drink, a choice of any entrée, and a scoop of ice cream for dessert. More ... Golden Circle hosts trips to A.C.       The Avenel Golden Circle hosts trips to Atlantic City on the first Thursday of each month. For information, contact Pat at (732) 636-1341. More ... Hazardous waste drop-off days scheduled       The Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold its spring household hazardous waste dropoff days from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 19 at theMiddlesex County Division of Highways, Apple Orchard Lane, off Route 130, North Brunswick, and on May 17 at the Middlesex County Division of H... More ... USO extravaganza, A.C. trip on AARP's slate       Colonia AARP Chapter No. 3459 is sponsoring a trip to Doolan's in Spring Lake for a luncheon and show, "USO Stars & Stripes Extravaganza" on May 28. The price is $68 per person. The bus will depart fromthe St. John Vianney Church parking lot on Inman Avenue, Colonia, at 10 a.m. For information and... More ... Two-day yard sale will aid shelter animals       All Star Pet Rescue will sponsor a Super Fantastic Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 19 and 20 at 19 S. Hill Road, off St. George's Ave., near the Colonia Dairy Maid, Colonia section of Woodbridge. The event will feature merchandise including electronics, games, candy, toys, furniture, po... More ... Woodbridge H.S. class of '58 planning reunion       Woodbridge High School's class of 1958 is planning a 50th-year reunion May 16-18. The reunion committee is looking for classmates or information on the whereabouts of members of the class. Additional information is available by calling Barbara Smeck Papierz at (732) 636-8797 or Cathy Centuori Pec... More ... Benefit carnival in honor of local girl May 14-18       The Fashion Love Ashlyn Educational Fund Inc. will host a benefit carnival at the Mayor Frank Pelzman Memorial Park on Tappen Street May 14-18 in honor of Ashlyn Ferriero, who was fatally struck by a North Jersey Coast Line NJ Transit train in June 2007. More ... Widow or Widowers to hold meetings, dances       Woodbridge Widows or Widowers conducts its business meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Children's Room of the Main Library, George Frederick Plaza, Route 35, Woodbridge. Light refreshments will be available. All widows and widowers are welcome to attend. More ... Carnival will benefit education fund       Fashion Love Ashlyn Educational Fund Inc. will host a benefit carnival at Avenel Park, Tappen Street, Avenel, May 14-18. The carnival will be open 6-10:30 p.m. May 14 and 15; 6-11 p.m. May 16; 2- 11 p.m. May 17, and 1-10 p.m. May 18. More ... Scouts to hold annual breakfast April 27       Boy Scout Troop 31 will hold its annual breakfast on April 27 from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 436 Port Reading Ave., Port Reading. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and children under 12, and free to Cub Scouts in uniform. For more information, contact Cheryl Brennan at... More ... Motorcycle and bike run, picnic be held June 1       The 10th annual John Perricone Memorial Dollars for Danielle Motorcycle Bike Run and Picnic will be held Sunday, June 1, at Merrill Park in Iselin. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-10, and free for children under 5. More ... Colonia PTO to host Comedy Night May 16       The PTO at Colonia High School is selling tickets to its second annual Comedy Night, scheduled for Friday, May 16, at the Gran Centurions on Madison Hill Road, Clark. The PTO has once again engaged comedians from the Stress Factory in New Brunswick. More ... St. Andrew's Church, Knights slate blood drives       New Jersey Blood Services will be conducting blood drives in Woodbridge during April. Traditionally, donations decline during the winter, and increased April collections are needed to replenish blood supplies. At the same time, bad weather may lead to the cancellation of or reduced attendance at s... More ... African Violet Show planned for April 18, 19       The Central JerseyAfrican Violet Society will hold its 29th annual African Violet Show and Sale from 3-7 p.m. on April 18 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 19 at First Baptist Church, 232 Main St. (Route 79), Matawan. The event will feature judged plants and interpretive designs. UnusualAfrican viol... More ... 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. A criminal background check and an interview are part of the process. More ... 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 RahwayAve., Woodbridge, (across the street from the Trinity Church). More ... AARP slates trip to Pa., 7-day trip to Chicago       The Woodbridge AARP Chapter No. 3869 is planning a trip to a Las Vegas-style revue show at Penn's Peak Theatre in Pennsylvania on May 6. The cost is $56. A seven-day trip to Chicago is scheduled for June 1-7. The cost of $580 includes 10 meals. More ... AARP sponsors monthly trips to Atlantic City       The AARP Chapter No. 3459/Colonia, Woodbridge, sponsors trips to Caesars Casino in Atlantic City on the second Monday of the month. The bus leaves the parking lot of St. John Vianney Elementary School, Inman Avenue, Colonia, at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $20. For reservations, call Fran at (732) 388-0359... More ... Vendors needed for flea market slated for June 7       Vendors are being sought for a flea market to be sponsored by St. Cecelia's St. Vincent dePaul Conference from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7 in the St. Cecelia parking lot (or Lourdes Hall, if it's raining), Green Street and Route 27, Iselin. The cost for a space is $15 (bring your own table) or $20 (w... More ... Holocaust observance scheduled for May 4       The Henry Ricklis Holocaust Memorial Committee of Monroe Township will hold its annual Yom HaShoah Observance at 1:30 p.m. on May 4 in the Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center at Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. This year's event is titled "Generations of Survivors. More ... Tickets available for Polish-Style Dinner       St. Mary of Ostrambrama Church Holy Name Society will hold a Polish- Style Dinner from 5-7 p.m. on April 19 in the cafeteria at St. Mary's School, Jackson Street, South River. The menu will feature homemade pierogi, stuffed cabbage, sauerkraut and kielbasa, potatoes, a vegetable, rye bread, coffe... More ... Reception to benefit cancer research May 9       Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central and South Jersey will host the sixth annual Spirit of Jane Rodney Reception at Drumthwacket, 354 Stockton St., Princeton, at 7 p.m. May 9. Steve Kalafer, chairman of Flemington Car and Truck Country and the Somerset Patriots, will receive the IndividualAchievem... More ...