Category: Suburban 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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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 Handel’s “The Messiah” in a candlelit concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 in St. Mary’s Church, Augusta Street, South Amboy. The event is part of the Music at St. Mary’s concert series. The Advent/Christmas portion of the work will be performed in its entirety, along…
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Vendor Night to raise funds for firefighters
A Firefighters Helping Firefighters Vendor Night will be held 4-9 p.m. Dec. 1 at Madison Park Firehouse Banquet Hall, 3001 Cheesequake Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Kathy Stitzel at 732-710-7405 or email [email protected].
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Nov. 25, 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-A-Family. Drop-off bin located at the South River Public Library, Appleby Avenue. Call…
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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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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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Holiday concert on tap at arts center
The East Brunswick Arts Commission will present “Happy Holidays: A Winter Concert” featuring the Central Jersey Wind Ensemble beginning at 4 p.m. Dec. 4 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. The 35-piece musical ensemble, under the direction of Nicholas Santoro, will perform familiar holiday selections. There will be a Christmas festival…
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Toys for Tots drive will begin Nov. 26
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR) will collect new, unwrapped toys for its Toys for Tots program every Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 26-Dec. 19, next to the Santa Claus display at the Menlo Park Mall, Edison. Cash donations also will be accepted. For more information, call Eddy Androvich at 732-698-2347.
