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A look at the upcoming week in East Brunswick.Need something to do that isn’t yard work? Here are five things to do to make this weekend memorable. FRIDAY and SATURDAY The Haunted Asylum: The Haunted Asylum at the Middlesex County Fair Grounds is running every Friday and Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. until Oct. 29. The Haunted Asylum is not for the weak of heart, with chainsaws, coffins, dummies that look like corpses, guts and the usual helping of disturbing mayhem planned. In anticipation of the fright factor, the 4-H has a variety of activities for kids also planned, including mini golf, crafts, games and more. Tickets for the Haunted …
1.) Better chances of good weather. According to the National Weather Service, expect a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday, mainly before 2 a.m. A flash flood watch remains in effect until Friday night. Skies clear for Saturday with only a 20 percent chance of precipitation. It will be partly sunny with a high near 86 and a calm 5 mph wind. Expect a low of around 65. On Sunday, the chance of precipitation increases to 40 percent, with scattered thunderstorms and showers mainly before 2 a.m. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 86 and a low around 67. 2.) …
1. The Frost Elementary School is holding a giant yard sale at the school, 65 Frost Ave, East Brunswick, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Money raised through the sale of tables will be used to subsidize cultural arts events and to purchase new technology for the school. 2. Also today, visit Memorial Elementary School, 80 David St., South River, for more bargains, with proceeds also going to subsidize school supplies and events. The sale is open until 2 p.m. 3. Help the : East Brunswick Jewish Center, celebrate it's 54 Anniversary tonight with a party at 9:30 p.m. tonight. Star comedians, catered …
It’s been a busy week. From snow, to budgets, to groundhogs, here are five things you need to know from this week, and a few things you need to know to make this weekend great. Punxsutawney Phil and Milltown Mel both decided to stay out of their holes this year, which, of course means an early spring. Sure, you may be skeptical given what’s outside your window and what the weather forecast is predicting, but if these four-legged meteorologists can’t predict the weather, then who can? The school board deliberated for almost an hour on Thursday on how to deal with snow days and how not to …
What’s that you say? You’re looking for something to do? Well, here are five suggestions to make this weekend a blast. Begin by hitting the YMCA tonight for the Friday Nights Street Light Program. Running from 6 to 9 p.m., the program allows parents to drop their children off for movies, dances, sports, crafts, cooking and more, giving parents three full hours to relax, go out to dinner or catch up on all the things you’ve been putting off this week. For more information on the free program, visit www.raritanvalleyymca.org or call 732-257 4114. Saturday is the last day to sign up for the …
1. Start your day early and visit the Raritan valley YMCA Saturday, at 9 a.m. for Saturday AM @ the Y. Crafts, sports, fitness and games will keep your kids busy while you run errands, do chores or just relax. The programs are open to infants to 13-year-olds and kids will be supervised by staff. The program is free and $10 per child for non-members. 2. We know. It keeps snowing, and Saturday you can expect more. Not much, according to experts, but some flurries nonetheless. Why not take advantage of the Arctic weather by grabbing a saucer, cross country skis, a sleigh or even your snow board…
Looking for something to this weekend? Check out these five can’t miss suggestions. Head over to Playhouse 22 tonight, Saturday and Sunday for "As Bees in Honey Down," at the Township Cultural Arts Center. Actors will be performing on stage in an in-the-round setting, surrounded by audience members. The performance is part of the company's Black Box series and is sure to bring a new perspective to theatergoers. The show will run from Jan. 7 to Jan. 16. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Seating is available for about 50 people. Click here to purchase tickets…
1. Celebrate Diversity and the history of East Brunswick by visiting two exhibits this weekend at the East Brunswick Museum. Life Around East Brunswick includes an exhibit of artifacts and scenes of everyday life. From household items, to pottery, you'll be able to see what life was like in East Brunswick more than 100 years ago. A second exhibit, Celebrating Our Diversity, includes a an artificial tree and museum display cases filled with items that represent various township organizations and their "culture." The exhibit is intended to celebrate the holiday traditions of different …
