Community Bulletin Board

‘Meet the Media’ at area book store Sept. 20

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 869 Route 1 south, North Brunswick, will present "Meet the Media" Sept. 20 at 1 p.m.

The free event will kick off "Banned Book Week" Sept. 20-27 and the speakers will explore the themes of freedom of information and censorship. Included on the panel will be Charles W. Kim, managing editor of The Sentinel; Bernard Spigner, host of the "Afternoon Show" on WCTC radio; and Lynnette Khalfani, syndicated personal finance columnist of Financially Fit.

For more information, call Barnes & Noble at (732) 545-7966.

Advance tickets on sale for Legion’s picnic

Advance tickets are now available for American Legion Post No. 401 and its Auxiliary’s "Summer Picnic" Sept. 13 from noon-5 p.m. The picnic will be at the post at 148 Major Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick (rain or shine).

Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children age 5-12, and $12 and $7, respectively, after Sept. 6. Children age 5 and younger are admitted free of charge. The event will feature various foods, games and prizes.

For more information, call Terrie or Brandie at (732) 329-9861.