Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar

  • Tickets on sale for Dec. 5 Christmas Tea

    The Golden Rule Christian Center at Trinity United Methodist Church, 815 Bordentown Ave., South Amboy, will sponsor a Christmas Tea 2-4 p.m. Dec. 5. The event will feature tea, scones, finger sandwiches, canapés and more. Cost is $15 per person. Reservations are required. Seating is limited. To reserve, call Nancy Berry at 732-727- 1935.

  • Care Package Drive will benefit troops

    The Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 Motorcycle Club will sponsor a Holiday Care PackageDrive to support U.S. soldiers overseas noon-4 p.m. Nov. 27 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Donations also will be accepted 3-8 p.m. during the week at the lodge. For more information, call Mike Norton at 732-547-0149.

  • E.B. recreation sets summer-job expo

    The East Brunswick Division of Recreation will offer its Summer Day-Camp Job Expo noon-2 p.m. Nov. 27 at the East Brunswick Senior Center, 3 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive. Interested applicants, 16 years of age (by June 1) and older, are invited. Applications and interviews will be available for counselors for half-day and full-day positions…

  • PTA seeks donations for Adopt-A-Family

    The South River Primary/Elementary School PTA is sponsoring its annual Adopt-AFamily program, designed to make the holiday season more joyous for disadvantaged children in South River. New clothing, new toys, food and monetary donations to purchase new items are sought. Checks should be made payable to Adopt-A-Family. In past years the program has assisted more…

  • Salon fundraiser to aid cystic fibrosis

    Drama Salon, 3 Lexington Ave., No. 3, East Brunswick, will host a Charity Fundraiser and Art Show to benefit cystic fibrosis 6-8 p.m. Dec. 5. All proceeds, including gratuities, will go toward raising awareness and funding research and support services for cystic fibrosis. Wine and cheese will be served. Cost for a blow out is…

  • Monroe tree lighting scheduled for Dec. 4

    The annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony and Community Holiday Celebration, sponsored by the Monroe Township Mother’s Club and the Monroe Township Recreation Center, will begin at 6 p.m. Dec. 4 at Garvey’s Family Restaurant, 405 Spotswood-Gravel Hill Road. The event, which will be held rain or shine, will feature entertainment by a DJ, music, cookies, hot chocolate…

  • Holiday grave-blanket sale underway in S.R.

    St. Mary’s Altar Rosary Society, South River, is holding its annual holiday graveblanket sale. Cost is $24 for a 36-inch blanket decorated with pine cones, poinsettias and a bow.O rders are being taken through Dec. 5 after all Masses at St. Mary’s Church, Jackson Street, South River. Pickup is set for noon-2 p.m. Dec. 11.…

  • 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.…

  • Event to focus on siblings of autistic

    A workshop titled “Supporting Siblings of Children With Autism or Other Special Needs” is set for 7-9 p.m. Dec. 9 at Highland Park Middle School, 330 Wayne St. The event is designed to assist siblings, who may have difficulty understanding their brothers’ and sisters’ challenges and needs. A guest speaker will discuss developmentally appropriate information,…