Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Elks to host film screening, cook off

    A screening of the feature film “Only Go There at Night: Darkness Rising,” written and directed by David Swan of Sayreville, is set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the South Amboy Elks Lodge, 601 Washington Ave. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and guests will be invited to participate in the Elks Soup Cook…

  • Senior happiness, health to be discussed

    The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will present a workshop titled “Health and Happiness for Seniors” at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 11. Gayatri Pandey of The Art of Living will offer a presentation on how older adults can learn new ways to reduce stress and increase well-being. The session will…

  • Santa to ride around borough on fire truck

    The President Park Fire Company will sponsor a Santa Ride-Around on Dec. 19. Santa’s route will be as follows: • 9 a.m. — Jackson Avenue and Reflections; • 9:30 a.m. — School Drive, Jeffrey Court, Eric Court; • 10 a.m. — Miara Street, Kenneth Avenue, Haven Terrace and area; • 11 a.m. — Midnight Avenue,…

  • VFW to celebrate New Year’s Eve

    Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699 will hold a New Year’s Eve Party 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31 at the post home, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. The Bel-Aires will provide music of the ’50s and ’60s. The evening will feature a cocktail hour, dancing, a sit-down dinner, all-night open bar, noisemakers and hats, a…

  • Pets to have photos taken with Santa

    The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will offer Pet Photos With Santa noon-4 p.m. Dec. 12. Professional digital photos will be available for $5 each, including frame. All proceeds will benefit the shelter pets. The event also will feature complimentary hot chocolate, refreshments and door prizes. For more information, call the shelter at…

  • Toastmasters to hold Dec. 10, 17 meetings

    The Old Bridge Toastmasters Club will meet 7-9 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17 at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Toastmaster Paul Scharf will offer a presentation titled “Public Speaking: It’s Easier Than You Think” at the Dec. 10 event. Interested individuals are invited to join in the club’s…

  • Santa Breakfast, bazaar set at St. Stan’s

    St. Stanislaus Kostka HSA will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6 at the school, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. A Breakfast With Santa is set for 9-10:30 a.m., preceding the bazaar. Tickets, which cost $12 and include a hot breakfast and a photo with Santa, are on sale after Masses at St.…

  • Old Bridge synagogue to celebrate holiday

    Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge will host several events for the Hanukkah holiday. A Hanukkah Carnival is planned for noon-2:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Old Bridge High School, Route 516. The event will feature booths, food, a raffle and crafts. Admission is $10 per child, free of charge for adults. There will be a Teen…

  • T.G.I.F. Night to aid Bombers bowling

    The Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) Bombers bowling team will host a T.G.I.F. Night fundraiser 5-9 p.m. Dec. 8 at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. Supporters should tell their server they are there to support the SWMHS bowling team. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each bill (excluding alcohol) to the…