Author: Greater Media

  • Sisters to dance solos on stage in ‘Nutcracker’

    SOUTH AMBOY — Sisters Amanda, 17, and Rachel Killmer, 14, of South Amboy, will join renowned professional guest artists when they perform the soloist roles of Toy Soldier and Lead Chinese Girl, respectively, in this year’s production of New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble’s (NJDTE) “The Nutcracker.” Amanda and Rachel have been dancing with NJDTE since…

  • Pets invited to pose for photos with Santa

    New Beginnings Animal Rescue, 706-R Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will offer its Pet Photos With Santa 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Digital photos will be available at a cost of $10 for one, $15 for two, including a holiday frame folder. Pets, children and families welcome. A Holiday Pet Boutique will feature gifts for cats…

  • Holiday Craft Fair coming to senior center

    The Old Bridge Senior Center will hold its annual Holiday Craft Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6 at the senior center, 1 Old Bridge Plaza. Vendor spaces cost $20 each. Lunch will be available for purchase. For more information, call 732-721- 5600.

  • Sammy’s Hope seeks donations, volunteers throughout December

    As Sammy’s Hope Animal Welfare & Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., Sayreville, prepares to open its doors to homeless dogs and cats, all monetary donations made through Dec. 31 will be doubled by an anonymous donor, up to $10,000. The funds will help get the new center up and running by Jan. 1, 2015. The…

  • Indian Cultural Society to present comedy performance, dinner

    The Indian Cultural Society will present Molière’s comic masterpiece, “Tartuffe,” on Dec. 14 at North Brunswick Township High School, 98 Raider Road. Seating for the pre-dinner performance will begin at 2 p.m., with the curtain rising at 2:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. For the play only, seating begins at 6 p.m.…

  • Interim director in place at Helmetta shelter

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer HELMETTA — The New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA) has named an interim director of the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter. The action follows the Borough Council’s decision to turn management duties over to the NJSPCA and suspend the shelter’s director and assistant director without…

  • Monmouth Park racetrack betting on fantasy sports

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer While wagering on sporting events remains prohibited, Monmouth Park racetrack is aiming to tap the growing market of fantasy football players. Dennis Drazin, advisor to Darby Development, operator of Monmouth Park, said on Dec. 1 he has set meetings with different companies that could run the fantasy football program at…

  • Take that, Mother Nature!

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Performing a handful of simple checks and maintenance tasks can help keep a car or truck running reliably no matter how severe the weather becomes. I t’s that time of the year again. Time to shop for a new coat and a pair of boots to help block winter’s icy…

  • Shrewsbury Volkswagen gives thanks

    Shrewsbury Volkswagen, located at 702 Shrewsbury Ave., gave thanks recently as they contributed to Ocean Township’s annual Thanksgiving Holiday Assistance Program. Shrewsbury Volkswagen worked closely with Ocean Township’s Community Hope Fund, a nonprofit organization that promotes youth development and supports charitable needs, with their Thanksgiving Food Drive. Shrewsbury Volkswagen donated three vehicles to be used…