Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar
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Holiday pierogi, blintz sale under way
St. Stanislaus Kostka Rosary Altar Society, Sayreville, is holding its Fresh Pierogi and Blintz Sale for the holidays. Many varieties of pierogi, including cheese, potato, potato and cheddar cheese, potato and onion, sauerkraut, sauerkraut and mushroom, are available. Cheese, apricot, blueberry, cherry and strawberry blintzes are offered. Cost is $4.25 per dozen for pierogi, $4.75…
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Candlelit concert to feature ‘Messiah’
The St. Mary’s Choral Society and Chamber Orchestra will perform George Frederick Handel’s “The Messiah” in a candlelit concert planned for 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at St. Mary’s Church, Augusta Street, South Amboy. The event is part of the Music at St. Mary’s concert series. The oratorio on the life of Jesus Christ was composed…
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Applebee’s schedules Toys for Tots benefit
Children, their friends and families are invited to a Breakfast With Santa set for 8:30 a.m. Dec. 4 at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 324 Ryders Lane, Ryders Crossing Shopping Center, Milltown. A limited number of tickets are available for a $10 per person donation to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. The…
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Breakfast With Santa planned at firehouse
The Jamesburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast With Santa 8 a.m.-noon Dec. 5 at the Jamesburg Firehouse, 82 W. Railroad Ave. The buffet breakfast will include eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast, home fries, fruit, coffee, tea and juice. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 3-10. For more information,…
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Palma to entertain at Christmas party
The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Senior Group will hold its next meeting at 1 p.m. Dec. 3 in the church’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. A Christmas party will take place after the meeting. Entertainment will be provided by Patsy Palma. The group’s holiday luncheon is free of charge for all members, $15…
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Youngsters invited to Free-Throw Contest
East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will conduct its annual Hoop Shoot Free- Throw Contest 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. The contest is open to boys and girls ages 8-13. There will be six age brackets; placement will be based upon the child’s age as of…
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Craft Show on tap for Dec. 4 at church
The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main St., across from the post office, will sponsor its fourth annual Craft Show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 4. The event will feature Christmas decorations, jewelry, candles, soaps, crocheted items and more handcrafted items. For more information, call the church at 732-251-9277.
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Hospital conducts HIV group meetings
Raritan Bay Medical Center holds HIV support group meetings at 6 p.m. every Monday at the hospital’s Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. Individuals diagnosed with or caring for someone coping with HIV are welcome to attend. Registration is required. For exact location and to register, call 732-324-5022. Free and confidential rapid HIV testing…
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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.
