Category: Suburban Calendar
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‘A Christmas Carol’ coming to Spotswood
The Spotswood Chapel Players will present its production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at Appleby School, Vliet St., Spotswood. Admission to the performance is free of charge; however, a free-will offering will be taken. Refreshments will be sold at intermission. For more information, call 732-251- 5517.
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Christmas story set on church grounds
The 25th 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. Dec. 4 and 5 and 5-9:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7 on the circular grounds of Sayre Woods Bible Church, Route 9 south, Old Bridge.…
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Hadassah begins gift wrap at mall
East Brunswick Hadassah Gift Wrap, through Dec. 24 at Brunswick Square Mall, East Brunswick, will benefit the Hadassah Medical Organization. Volunteer shifts are available during regular mall business hours. To sign up, call Helene at 609-977-4724 or Sheila at 732-238-1476.
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Theater troupe set for ‘Once an Angel’
The Main Street Theatre Co. will present its holiday musical, “Once an Angel,” at 8 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 6, 7 and 13. The theater is located at 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin. Kevin Gunther is directing the show, and David Raunick is musical director. Choreography is by…
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Food donations being accepted for holidays
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Old Bridge Veterans of Foreign Wars is accepting donations of food for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The deadline is Dec. 9. For drop-off locations, contact Sue Totten, auxiliary president, at 732-251-7371 or 732-713- 4809.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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Columbiettes to host Dec. 7 Christmas Tea
St. Bartholomew Columbiettes will sponsor its annual Christmas Tea fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The event will feature readings of favorite stories from past Christmas teas. Admission is $12, plus a dish of cookies to share. For more information and to reserve,…
