Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Goddard is drop-off site for coat collection

    The Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road (Route 527), Old Bridge, is serving as a collection site for the 13th annual Jersey Cares coat drive. Donations of gently used, clean coats may be dropped off at the school from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 15. Contributions will be given to…

  • Donations sought for chamber food drive

    The East Brunswick Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual Holiday Food Drive through Dec. 19. Donations of nonperishable kosher and nonkosher food items are sought to benefit needy families in the East Brunswick area. The Society of St. Vincent dePaul, Jewish Family Services of Southern Middlesex County and the South River Council of Congregations…

  • Polish Cadets offering bus trip to A.C. casino

    Polish Cadets Lodge No. 1728, Sayreville, will sponsor a Dec. 14 bus trip to Trump Marina Casino, Atlantic City. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. from Sayreville Borough Hall, Main Street. Refreshments will be served. Cost is $22. For more information and reservations, call Eddie at 732-254-7991.

  • Milltown rec offers trips and programs

    The Milltown Department of Recreation will offer several upcoming events. All trips and programs are open to borough residents and nonresidents. A bus trip to the Victorian Christmas Candlelight House Tour in Cape May is planned for Dec. 27. Participants, who will tour the homes, inns, hotels and churches of Cape May specially decorated for…

  • S.R. Elks sponsoring tree and wreath sale

    The South River Elks is holding its 12th annual Holiday Tree and Wreath Sale noon- 9 p.m., daily, at the Elks lodge, 205 Main St. Trees are supplied by “Uncle Ron,” formerly of Route 18, East Brunswick. Proceeds from the sale will go to charity. For more information, call Jeff Gostowski at 732-254-9820.

  • Master violinist to perform at church

    The Music at St. Mary’s Concert Series will present young master violinist Joseph Puglia in concert at 4 p.m. Dec. 21 at St. Mary’s Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. Puglia, who recently graduated from the Juilliard School, New York City, and is currently studying in the Netherlands, will perform a Bach sonata and two…

  • Visit with Santa to aid Toys for Tots

    Parents and children are invited to visit with Santa and view the holiday lights and decorations at a private home at 55 Valley Vale Drive, Old Bridge, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13. The house won the Clark Griswold Award in last year’s first Old Bridge Holiday Decorating Contest. Interested parents should bring a camera…

  • Holiday melodies to fill E.B. Library

    Pianist Dave Schlossberg will offer a concert of holiday music beginning at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Selections will include Christmas, Hanukkah and winter-themed classics. Admission is free of charge. The public is invited. For more information, call 732-390- 6767 or log on to www.ebpl.org.

  • Service will help those facing difficulties

    First Presbyterian South Amboy, 150 N. Broadway, will hold a Blue Christmas service at 7 p.m. Dec. 10. The service is designed to assist those who are mourning lost loved ones and/or relationships or struggling with ill-health, isolation or other difficulties during the holiday season. Participants will come together to be cared for and to…