Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar

  • Crafts for a Cause scheduled for Dec. 11

    A fundraising Crafts for a Cause event to aid Middlesex County Foster and Adoptive Family Services (FAFS) is set for 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 11 at 18 York St., Old Bridge. Gail Small will conduct the event. Hand-sewn merchandise will include quilts, clothes and other items for children, holiday décor, home accessories, wall hangings and…

  • Mothers’ Guild to host Gift Auction

    The St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Mothers’ Guild will sponsor a Gift Auction Dec. 5 at St. Peter’s Parish House, Rector Street, Perth Amboy. Doors will open at 5 p.m. The event will begin at 6 p.m.T he auction will feature holiday and household items. Admission is $4 per person. Food may be purchased 5-6 p.m.…

  • Music center to hold Christmas concert

    The Imperial Music Center will present a Christmas Big Band Concert 2-4 p.m. Dec. 12 at the center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River, across from the South River Public Library and the firehouse. A light lunch will be available for purchase noon-2 p.m. A $5 per person concert donation would be appreciated. For more information,…

  • Toastmasters plan December meetings

    The Old Bridge Toastmasters Club will meet 7-9 p.m. Dec. 2 and 16 at Grace Church, 442 Cottrell Road, Old Bridge. The “learn-by-doing” public-speaking club is designed to improve an individual’s speaking, listening and presentation skills in a comfortable atmosphere. Participants proceed at their own pace. New members are welcome to observe for their first…

  • Hebrew-speakers club to meet Dec. 12

    The next meeting of the Chug Ivrit club for intermediate-advanced Hebrew speakers will take place 11 a.m. Dec. 12 at a private home in the Highland Park area. Chug Ivrit is sponsored by the Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. Men and women are invited. Membership…

  • Defensive-driving course scheduled

    The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will sponsor a Defensive- Driving Course 6:30-10 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Registration is required. Seating is limited to 30 people. Eligible motorists may erase 2 points from their driver’s license and/or get a 5 percent discount on…

  • Toys for Tots may be dropped off in O.B.

    Reformed Church Home, 1990 Route 18 north, Old Bridge, has partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program to collect holiday gifts for needy children, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. daily through Dec. 10. The public is invited to drop off new, unwrapped children’s toys. Donations will be distributed as Christmas gifts to…

  • Christmas Dance on tap at Knights

    The Spotswood Knights of Columbus will sponsor its Christmas Oldies Dance 8-11 p.m. Dec. 4 at the council home, 30 Crescent Ave. The event will feature dancing to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s and music by a DJ. A $10 donation at the door includes soda, coffee, tea, dessert and a…

  • Visit with Santa to aid Toys for Tots

    Parents and children are invited to visit with Santa and view the holiday lights and decorations at a private home at 55 Valley Vale Drive, Old Bridge, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4. The house won the Clark Griswold Award two years ago in the Old Bridge Holiday Decorating Contest. Interested parents should bring a…