Category: Suburban Calendar

  • Youngsters invited to programs at Dowdell

    A variety of upcoming youth events are set at the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. Advance registration is required for all programs. To register, visit the library or call 732-721-6060. “Tot Time” for youngsters up to age 2 is set for 1:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 29. Participants will…

  • 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…

  • Students to perform ‘Holiday Shmoliday’

    The Churchill Junior High School Drama Club will present “Holiday Shmoliday,” an original play by club adviser Lynne Elson, at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19 in the school cafetorium, 18 Norton Road, East Brunswick. The play tells the story of a young man named Samson who is forced to find a “cool” Hanukkah song…

  • Santa breakfast, Toys for Tots event on tap

    The Level Club of South River and Philo Lodge No. 243 will sponsor their annual Breakfast With Santa and Toys for Tots Collection from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Philo Masonic Lodge, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. The event will feature an all-you-can-eat country breakfast and free photos with Santa…

  • Library to sponsor programs, discussions

    The Old Bridge Public Library will host a number of public programs during the month of December. The library will commemorate World AIDS Day on Dec. 1. Liz Revill of Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, will staff an information table with the most current information on HIV/AIDS. The theme for World…

  • Advent Reflection to feature Corapi DVD

    An Advent Reflection, with a DVD presentation by the Rev. John Corapi on the virtue of humility, is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at St. Bernadette’s Church, 20 Villanova Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge. The Rev. Corapi went from life as a successful businessman in Las Vegas and Hollywood, to being…

  • Nominees sought for OBHS Wall of Fame

    The Old Bridge High School (OBHS) community, in an effort to recognize and honor outstanding graduates of all township high schools, is seeking nominations for induction into the Old Bridge High School Wall of Fame. It is hoped that each individual who honored will serve as an inspiration to and a source of pride for…

  • College financial-aid workshop scheduled

    A workshop on financial aid for prospective college students and their parents will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Middlesex County College New Brunswick Center, 140 New St., at the intersection of New Street and Joyce Kilmer Avenue. The program, titled “How to Apply for Financial Aid,” will feature a representative from…

  • Madison Park plans Dec. 5 Holiday Bazaar

    The Madison Park Elementary School Holiday Bazaar will be held 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the school, 33 Harvard Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge. The event will feature Home Interiors, Pampered Chef, Avon, Tastefully Simple, handmade crafts, children’s crafts, baked goods, a small tricky tray, a 50/50 and more. For more information, call Julie…