Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar
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Advent Tea to offer calm before holiday
The ladies of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 151 Milltown Road, near the intersection of Harts Lane, East Brunswick, will host an Advent by Candlelight Tea 6 p.m. Dec. 4. The event, for women by women, will feature music, festive themed tables, light food, coffee, tea and desserts. The goal is to instill a spirit of…
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Library seeks books for needy children
The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., is seeking donations of new hardcover and paperback books for distribution to disadvantaged children throughout Middlesex County during the holiday season. Donations for the program, called Books to Keep, will be accepted through Dec. 15. Tax-deductible contribution envelopes also are available. For more information, call 732-251-1515.
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Pets to have photos taken with Santa
The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will offer Pet Photos With Santa noon-4 p.m. Dec. 4. Digital photos will be available for $7 each, including a holiday frame. All proceeds will benefit the shelter pets. The event also will feature complimentary hot chocolate, coffee and cookies. For more information, call the shelter at…
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Columbiettes to host Dec. 5 Christmas Tea
St. Bartholomew Columbiettes will sponsor its annual Christmas Tea fundraiser 2-5 p.m. Dec. 5 at St. Bartholomew’s Parish Hall, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will feature tea, short stories, music, coffee and hot chocolate. Admission is $15, plus a dish of treats (holiday cookies, tea sandwiches, quiche, salads) to share with the table.…
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Holiday gift-card campaign under way
Due to the generosity of individuals, community volunteer groups, local businesses, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownie troops, the public schools, churches, religious organizations and various other civic organizations, the township of East Brunswick recently arranged for more than 145 families and senior citizens in the community to receive Thanksgiving food baskets. The township is accepting…
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fundraisers •••
Dec. 2, ongoing • Adopt-A-Family, sponsored by the South River Primary/Elementary School PTA, to make the holiday season more joyous for disadvantaged children in South River. Sought: new clothing, new toys, food, monetary donations to purchase new items. Make checks payable to Adopt-AFamily. Drop-off bin located at the South River Public Library, Appleby Avenue. Call…
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Breakfast With Santa coming to 4-H Center
Middlesex County 4-H will host a Breakfast with Santa Dec. 5 at the Middlesex County 4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. There will be two seatings for breakfast and activities, 8:30 and 11 a.m. Parents and children are invited to eat a pancake breakfast, meet Santa and participate in other activities. Admission is $5…
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Boot Camp to trade workouts for toys
Total Core Fitness Boot Camp, 600 Hartle St., Unit D, Sayreville, invites the community to join in the annual Boot Camp for Toys 8:30 a.m. Dec. 4. Participants will receive a free workout in exchange for a toy donation to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. The event will include a group…
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Scouts to sponsor Holiday Wreath Sale
Boy Scout Troop No. 129, Old Bridge, will hold its annual Holiday Wreath Sale featuring hand-decorated Christmas wreaths, pine hanging globes and large grave blankets, 4:30-6 p.m. Dec. 4 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 5 at St. Ambrose Church, 26 Throckmorton Lane, andMost Holy Redeemer Church, 133 Amboy Road, both Old Bridge. Wreaths cost $15;…
