Originally known as the Backstreets, the Bruce Springsteen cover band B Street Band was formed in Asbury Park in 1980 by musicians Will Forte and the late Bob Chipak. The band has opened for Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band, entertained at the Super Bowl and Pro Bowl, and played for graduating classes at Harvard and Princeton universities. On Wednesday, they played East Brunswick.
Giamarese Farm celebrated its 70thanniversary with two days of strawberries and fun, Saturday and Sunday. After strawberry season, come by from July 4 through mid-September and pick peaches, Sept. 7 through Columbus Day for apples, and start getting pumpkins beginning in mid-September, greens at the end of October to Christmas, and Christmas trees from the Friday after Thanksgiving to Dec. 24.The Farm Market hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Giamarese is closed on Mondays.
Hammarskjold students held the seventh-grade Track Meet on Wednesday, May 25, and Thurday, May 26, at the East Brunswick Public High School. The two day event included two competitions in one, a head-to-head competition between students, and competitions between the Hammarskjöld houses. Events included a ball throw, standing long jump, 50 and 100 yard dashes and a four person relay, with each student running 100 yards. Students practiced at Hammarskold and took the competition to the high school during the first truly warm days of the year.
Irwin students and staff held a school-wide assembly Thursday, May 26, to celebrate the arts through the integration of visual arts, music and dance. The project included participants from first through fifth grade, including fourth and fifth grade chorus members, the art enrichment club and a faculty choir made up of teachers and Principal Ron Lieberman. The event also included art projects in which students studied an artist or a particular style of art that is related to some of the music the chorus will perform, with Africa (Nigeria and South Africa), South Korea, Ireland, South India, …
Seniors got a chance to share their heritage through food, dress, music and more during the fourth annual Heritage Day held Friday at the East Brunswick Senior Center.
These "Buddies" don't realize the wonderful effect they have on their players. There was not a frown on the field Saturday morning during the East Brunswick Soccer Club's TOP Soccer program. TOP Soccer is designed to bring the game of soccer to boys and girls with special needs by pairing each with a “buddy” to assist in practicing and coaching. Groundwork for the program was laid by former club President Ron Bransdorfer, and continued by other club members. If anyone would like to volunteer to become a "Buddy" to help disabled children in playing and learning soccer, please go to www.…
Head to the Brunswick Square Mall on Route 18 for some carnival fun. The fair will be open Monday through Friday from 5 to 11 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 11 p.m. Parking and admission is free. Coupons for $5 off and $40 ride booklets are available at the mall’s guest services.
The East Brunswick High School Orchestra has been playing together for years. On Thursday, April 28, then performed together for one of the last times during a concert at the East Brunswick Performing Arts Center. Here are a few photos of the group.
Students at Warnsdorfer, Central and Bowne-Munro will have their artwork showcased at the Library this week. On Monday, district art teachers set the display up.
There was something for everyone Saturday during Healthy Kids Day at the Raritan Valley YMCA. he Raritan Valley YMCA. The was meant to share with families and children a variety of ways to have a healthier, more active lifestyle.
The Fields Sports Complex on Cornwall Road was the place to be Sunday. Kid Fest, sponsored by Magic 98.3 and Saint Peter’s University Hospital, featured live music, characters, a treasure hunt, clowns, face painting, magic, balloon animals, games, contests and much more. Kids also got a chance to learn sports such as lacrosse, soccer and more from professional instructors at the Fields Sports Complex.
It was windy and a little cold, but the sun was out and spring was there. In other words, it was a great day for the East Brunswick Soccer Club to start the spring season.
On Saturday, East Brunswick Soccer Clubs got on the pitch for a clinic designed to get the ready for the spring season, which begins Saturday morning. For more information, visit the soccer club at www.ebsoccer.com.
When Eliot the Super Hero Magic Man stops by the East Brunswick Public Library, kids marvel at the magic and wonder how he did it. With magic, humor, ventriloquism and, of course, lots of audience participation, everyone had a great time.
The 22nd East Brunswick Community Day held Sunday at the Brunswick Square Mall included 60 area non-profit volunteer groups who set up shop to get the word out about what they do. On hand were local youth athletic clubs, Scouts and township departments, as well as the American Cancer Society, Middlesex County 4-H Clubs, the Oddfellows, veterans groups, a Greyhound adoption group and more.
Children of all ages had a great time Sunday when the Catskill Puppet Theater performed at the East Brunswick Public Library as part of the Phyllis Noar Puppetry Festival. Those who attended got to hear the tale of Sister Rain and Brother Sun. This musical nature-tale featured lots of audience participation and Brother Sun, a huge, talking sun face seven feet in diameter with movable mouth and eyes! Also visiting was Mother Nature, a grizzled old wise-woman covered with vines, Farmer McGreedy, a crafty old hillbilly, Little Bear and the beautiful, glistening Sister Rain.
The Fields Sports Complex is a full indoor sporting facility located in East Brunswick. It hosts a series of fields, including soccer, baseball, football, lacrosse and more. It's available for parties,, appointment, as a host for leagues, clinics and more.
Irwin School students faced of against teachers in a series of competitions Friday night at East Brunswick Public High School to see who would rule the court. The K-through second grade took on the teachers in a game of scooter hockey, while third through fifth-graders squared off in a game of volleyball. The program was part of the school's Positive Behavior Supports in Schools initiative, where students receive positive reinforcement for good behavior
Police Dogs from NJ Transit visited students at Hammarskjold School on Tuesday as part of the school's Positive Behavior Support in Schools program. The program encourages schools to find different ways to correct students in their behavior, and to get them to act in a more positive way toward their peers.
It's been snowing since just after Christmas, but that doesn't mean East Brunswick residents have forgotten how to have fun. Check out these great photos of what it's like to snowboard, sleigh and have fun in the snow at East Brunswick High School.
