The Week Ahead in New Brunswick

Monday

Prepared Childbirth Classes, Saint Peter's University Hospital, 254 Easton Ave.

Saint Peter's offers childbirth classes for expectant parents. Weekday classes last for 2.5 hours at a time, and are held over a four week period. Weekend classes are also available, in eight hour sessions. For more information, call (732) 745-8579.

Tuesday

Medicaid Changes: The Approaching Storm, The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence, 350 Demott Lane, Somerset

At 11:30 a.m., this seminar will discuss Medicaid eligibility and planning. The event is free to attend, but registration is required by calling (732) 568-1155.

Wednesday

New Brunswick City Council Meeting, City Hall, 78 Bayard St.

City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. to discuss and vote on matters of city governance. The public will have two chances to address the council. To view the meeting agenda, visit www.cityofnewbrunswick.org.

Thursday

Thanksgiving Day Brunch, Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, 2 Albany St.

Seating for the Hyatt Regency's Thanksgiving brunch begins at 11 a.m. Brunch is $34 per person. Call (732) 873-1234 for reservations.

Friday

New Jersey Holiday LIGHTFEST benefiting DARE New Jersey, Middlesex County Fairgrounds, 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick

The New Jersey Holiday Lightfest is a drive-through holiday lights show that features over two million lights on a one-mile track. The show opens daily at 5:30 p.m., including holidays. Admission is $15 per car Monday-Thursday and $20 per car Friday-Sunday and on holidays.