Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar

Applications are being accepted for the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office’s Civilian Academy. Participants will meet 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays for eight weeks. beginning April 6, at the Middlesex County Police Training Center, North Patrol Road, Edison. One Saturday class will be held. Graduation is scheduled for May 25. Each session will highlight functions of the Sheriff’s…

A winter coat collection to benefit those less fortunate will run through Dec. 11 at four locations in South River and East Brunswick. Sponsors of the drive are the South River Board of Health; East Brunswick Township; East Brunswick Parks and Recreation; Alternative Integrated Medical Services (AIMS Clinic) and Middlesex County Vocational and Technical High…

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of East Brunswick will hold a shopping event fundraiser at Five Below, 607 Route 18 south, East Brunswick. Ten percent of purchases made between Dec. 13 and 19 will be donated to Relay for Life. Store hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10…

The Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Drive, will sponsor its annual New Year’s at Noon celebration beginning at 11 a.m. Dec. 31. The event will feature stories, crafts and a crystal ball dropping at noon. For more information, log on to www.oldbridgelibrary.org or call 732-721- 5600, ext. 5033.

Old Bridge resident Gail Small will hold a fundraising sale of her handcrafted items 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 12 at her home, 18 York St. Half of the proceeds from the event will go to Foster and Adoptive Family Services of Middlesex County. Monetary contributions for the nonprofit organization also will be accepted. Donations of…

Trinity Presbyterian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will present its Christmas Carol Sing 5 p.m. Dec. 13. All community members are invited. Audience participation will be encouraged. The program will include several choral pieces and many favorite carols. A refreshment reception will follow. For more information, call Dr. Jody Velloso at 732-257-6636.

The Cheesequake Village Association will hold a holiday bazaar 2-4 p.m. on Dec. 13 in the clubhouse, 33 Galewood Dr., Matawan. Come buy gifts for the holidays. Proceeds will benefit the Sunshine Club of Cheesequake Village.

Immaculate Conception Church, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood, will present its Christmas Concert 8 p.m. Dec. 18. The event will feature Christmas carols and music, led by the Immaculate Conception Choir accompanied by a 45-piece professional orchestra. Admission at the door is $15 for adults, $10 for children under age 12. For more information, call the…

The church choir of Sts. Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church will offer its 14th Annual Christmas Concert for the community on at 3 p.m. Dec. 13, in the church, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. A reception in the parish hall will follow. There is no admission.