Category: Suburban Calendar

  • St. Mary’s class of ’62 plans 50-year reunion

    The class of 1962 of St. Mary Regional High School, South Amboy, will hold its 50th reunion Oct. 20, 2012, at Shadowbrook, Shrewsbury. Organizers are seeking graduates to participate. If interested in attending or to provide the whereabouts of other graduates, email Maureen Farrell at [email protected].

  • Women’s club sets Holiday Boutique

    The Plaza Grande Women’s Club will hold its fourth annual Holiday Boutique 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Plaza Grande at Old Bridge Clubhouse, 1200 Falston Circle, off Spring Valley Road. The event will feature vendors, door prizes, a 50/50, merchandise at bargain prices and a cash-for-gold event. Admission is free of charge.

  • Holiday bazaar, auction set at school

    Assumption Catholic School, Meredith and Jacques streets, Perth Amboy, will host its Christmas Bazaar and Gift Auction 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 13. The holiday event will feature food, games, vendors and prizes. Admission is free of charge. For more information, call the school at 732-826-8721.

  • KidZdent seeking clothing for homeless

    KidZdent Kares, Helping Hands for the Holidays, will collect new hats, scarves, socks and gloves for homeless men, women and children through Nov. 30 at KidZdent Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, 2455 Route 516, Old Bridge. Donations will be given to Holiday Express, online at www.holidayexpress.org. Individuals who make a donation will be entered into a…

  • Toys for Tots drive ongoing in Sayreville

    The Sayreville Department of Recreation is will hold its annual Toys for Tots drive through Dec. 2. Gifts will go to children of families in need. Interested individuals may donate new, unwrapped toys; gift certificates; or a check made payable to the Sayreville Recreation Department. Donations may be dropped off 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, at…

  • Shelter to waive fees for veterans, military

    In observance of Veterans Day, Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will waive the regular pet-adoption fees for veterans and current military-service members and their families during an event set for Nov. 10, 11 and 12. A wide variety of dogs and cats are available. All pets are spayed/neutered, upto date with vaccines, tested,…

  • Residents invited to shred documents

    The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders will hold the final free papershredding event of the year 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (or until the truck is full) Nov. 12 at the South Amboy Municipal Building, 140 North Broadway. County residents are invited to recycle their old documents and confidential files safely. For more information, email the…

  • Cops for Kids seeks holiday donations

    Old Bridge Township police officers will play Santa’s helpers in December to brighten the holiday for youngsters in the community during the Christmas season. Sgt. Joseph Mandola, program coordinator of Cops for Kids, a nonprofit organization, is seeking the help of businesses and residents to ensure that underprivileged children in Old Bridge have a gift…

  • Christmas story set on church grounds

    The annual A Drive Through the Christmas Story, an outdoor display of 10 life-size Bible scenes including live costumed characters, animals and holiday music, will be presented 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Fridays, Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, and 5-9:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 26-Dec. 4, on the circular grounds of Sayre Woods Bible Church, Route…