Category: Suburban Calendar
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Retired employees plan holiday party
The National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1533, Middletown, will hold its annual Christmas party beginning at noon Dec. 9 at Ye Cottage Inn, Keyport. For more information and to reserve, call Larry at 732-264-2459.
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Choirs to present Christmas concert
The combined choirs of Trinity Presbyterian Church and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church will host a concert of sacred Christmas music at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Sacred Heart Church, Throop Avenue, New Brunswick. All are welcome to attend. Admission is free of charge. Complimentary cake and coffee will be served after the concert. For…
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Youth-safety event scheduled at library
The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will host a free Kid Safety Seminar, presented by ATA Black Belt Academy and Amber Alert, at 1 p.m. Dec. 5. Topics will include abduction prevention, stranger awareness, stranger self-defense and street-safety smarts. Registration is required. Admission is free of charge. For more…
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Alumni, staff invited to school’s 50th gala
St. Thomas the Apostle School, Route 18, Old Bridge, will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the 5:30 p.m. Mass on March 13 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. A reception will follow immediately. All alumni, past teachers and staff are invited to attend the celebration. Student alumni should email Eileen Tabert at [email protected]. All faculty…
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Bully-prevention workshop scheduled
Brill’s Karate, 508 Main St., Main Street Marketplace, Spotswood, will present a Bully-Prevention Class 5-6 p.m. Nov. 20. The free event will focus on physical, mental and cyber bullying. Participants will learn simple strategies to help diffuse and resolve bullying problems. Focus will be on the use of direct verbal commands, learning the ignoring technique…
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Russian culture, music set at library
A three-part series on the history, culture and music of Russia is planned at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. “Russia: A Long and Complex History — A Rich and Vibrant Culture” is set for 7-8 p.m. Nov. 23. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Balalaika virtuoso Oleg…
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Tickets available for Nov. 29 Tricky Tray
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Queenship of Mary No. 1743, will hold its annual Tricky Tray 5-8 p.m. Nov. 29 at St. Bernadette’s Church, O’Dea Hall, Princeton and Villanova roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Doors will open at 3 p.m. The event will feature a main table, a raffle, a Christmas table, special…
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Young actors to star in ‘Guys and Dolls Jr.’
Triple H Productions Inc. and the Hernandez Theatre Workshop Inc., in collaboration with the City of South Amboy Department of Recreation, will present “Guys and Dolls Jr.” 8 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21 and 2 p.m. Nov. 22 in the theater at South Amboy Middle/High School, 200 Governor Hoffman, Plaza. The show will feature student…
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Wants to set the record straight about Sayreville shuttle bus
Iam writing today to clear up a fallacy that appeared in the Sayreville Republican Party’s campaign literature. Unfortunately, name-calling and character assassination have become the norm, but I take offense when lies are spread about what is being done for the residents of Sayreville. I have to tell you, I have had many disappointments this…
