Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar
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‘Messiah,’ hand bell concerts set at church
The Music at St. Mary’s concert series at St. Mary’s Church, Augusta Street, South Amboy, will feature two upcoming holiday events. The St. Mary Choral Society and Chamber Orchestra will perform George Frederick Handel’s “The Messiah” at 7 p.m. on Dec. 18. The Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir will offer a concert at 11 a.m. on…
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Library Friends selling coupon savings books
The Friends of the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., is selling “Hometown Savings 2005” books containing discount coupons from many local retailers and large, chain merchants in Spotswood, East Brunswick, South River, Milltown, Monroe and Old Bridge. Coupons expire on Dec. 31, 2005. Cost is $18. All proceeds benefit the Friends and will be…
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Volunteers sought for JFS winter programs
The Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Southern Middlesex County is in urgent need of volunteers during the winter months. Opportunities are open to deliver Kosher Meals on Wheels and to serve as office receptionists and hosts or hostesses for JFS morning groups. For more information and to volunteer, call Jennifer at (609) 395-7979, Tuesdays-Thursdays.
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South River PTA has Calloway Value Cards
The South River Middle School PTA is selling Calloway Value Cards. The cards may be used every day for one year for discounts at selected local restaurants and other stores. Cost is $10. For more information and to order, call Lucille Dowd at (732) 254-6247 or Debbie Cseh at (732) 254-3758.
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Baby-sitter’s training scheduled for January
Boys and girls ages 12-18 are invited to attend a Baby-Sitter’s Training Course, certified by the American Red Cross, from 7-9:15 p.m. for four consecutive weeks beginning Jan. 3. The East Brunswick Division of Recreation will sponsor the event. Participants will use lifelike infant and child mannequins during the nine-session training program. Students will be…
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Library is drop-off site for charitable donations
The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., is serving as a drop-off site for a variety of holiday charitable drives. Spotswood Daisy Scout Troop No. 389, under the leadership of Colleen Gahrmann, is accepting donations of new and “slightly loved” stuffed animals for BASE (Believe, Achieve, Support and Educate) Camp, a charitable foundation that aids…
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Chabad will sponsor Hanukkah concert, fest
Chabad House of Monroe, directed by Rabbi Yehuda Spitzer, invites the community to celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, at a Hanukkah Concert and Extravaganza set for 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 at Monroe Township High School, Perrineville Road. The concert will feature Ron Eliran, known as “Israel’s Ambassador of Songs,” who will sing Yiddish,…
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Clubs seek donations for Tree of Warmth
Members of the Early Act clubs at Bowne-Munro School and Central School, both East Brunswick, are collecting socks, gloves, mittens, hats and scarves for the needy. Residents are asked to remember the clubs’ Tree of Warmth and bring a donation when they come to the schools to vote on Dec. 14. Early Act is a…
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Senator sponsoring community food drive
Sen. Barbara Buono (D-18th) is sponsoring an ongoing community food drive at her district office, 100 Plainfield Ave., Suite 1, Edison. All items collected will benefit MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Service). The organization serves more than 60 local food pantries and soup kitchens and provides nutritious foods and necessities to needy…
