Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Pajamas needed for hospitalized children

    A Pajama Donation Drive is being held for children ages infant to 18 who are battling cancer at Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital in New Brunswick. Drop off new pajamas or monetary donations through Dec. 23 to Jersey Physical Therapy, located at 3228 Route 27, Suite 2A, Kendall Park; 3 Liberty St., Suite 1032, Plainsboro; or…

  • Church choir to offer holiday lessons, carols

    The United Methodist Church of Milltown Sanctuary Choir will present its holiday service, “A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols for the Christmas Season,” 5 p.m. Dec. 20 at the church, 47 N. Main St. The event will feature works by Paul Manz, John Rutter, Thomas Attwood Walmisley, David Willcocks and others. The concert is…

  • Pajamas needed for hospitalized children

    A Pajama Donation Drive is being held for children ages infant to 18 who are battling cancer at Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital in New Brunswick. Drop off new pajamas or monetary donations through Dec. 23 to Jersey Physical Therapy, located at 3228 Route 27, Suite 2A, Kendall Park; 3 Liberty St., Suite 1032, Plainsboro; or…

  • Craft sale to aid foster and adoptive families

    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…

  • Christmas concert on tap at S.R. church

    Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church Choir will host its 14th annual Christmas Concert 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the church, 76 Whitehead Ave., South River. Admission is free of charge. All are invited to attend. A reception will be held in the church hall after the concert. For more information, log on to www.saintpeterandpaul.org.

  • Library to celebrate New Year’s at Noon

    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.

  • Volunteers sought for auxiliary police

    Sayreville Auxiliary Police is seeking new members to join its volunteer force. Interested applicants must be 18 years of age or older, be able to pass a criminal background check, and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Applications may be downloaded from www.sayrevillepoliceaux.org, or a letter of interest may be sent to Sayreville Police…

  • Tickets on sale for Madrigal Dinner Show

    The Sayreville War Memorial High School Choir will host its seventh annual Madrigal Dinner Show 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in the cafeteria at the high school, Washington Road. The medieval-style festivities will feature music, a full play, a concert, dinner, beverages and dessert. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $20 for…

  • Library will host Lizard Guys Dec. 27

    The Lizard Guys, an educational-entertainment group, will offer a presentation beginning 12:30 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Old Bridge Public Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Drive. The event is aimed at ages 5 and up. Group members will hold lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs and various bugs. They will explain where each creature comes from, provide…