• Two programs available for women struggling with alcohol

    Webinar will be Feb. 22; outpatient program currently accepting applicants Two programs have been made available to Middlesex County women who are interested in issues pertaining to women and alcohol consumption. The Center of Alcohol Studies at Rutgers University is looking for women in Middlesex County who are interested in participating in a free outpatient-treatment…

  • Teen Media Contest calls for entries

    The Department of Human Services’ Division of Family Development will hold its 18th annual Teen Media Contest, which reinforces the department’s mission of instilling an understanding of parental responsibility in teens. The statewide contest is open to all New Jersey middle- and high-school students. This year’s challenge to tweens and teens is to illustrate the…

  • Team to conduct clothing/toy drive

    The Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) boys basketball team will conduct its Used Clothing and Toy Drive 9:30 a.m.–noon Feb. 16. All donations may be dropped off at the high school football field, Washington Road. Items sought include men’s, women’s and children’s clothes, shoes, belts, handbags; linens; stuffed animals and hard toys. All items…

  • Tickets on sale for St. Pat’s Dinner-Dance

    The annual Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Day Dinner-Dance is planned for 7:30-11:30 p.m. March 16 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner will include corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, vegetables, salad, soda bread, coffee, tea, soda, wine, tap beer and desserts. There will…

  • Dinner proceeds to aid AFJROTC cadets

    The Old Bridge High School Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) Parent Association will host a Pasta Dinner 7-10 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Old Bridge Elks Lodge, 67 Old Amboy Road. Proceeds will support the AFJROTC cadets. The event will feature pasta, salad, bread, rolls, soda, coffee, tea and dessert. There will be a cash…

  • Columbiettes, knights to offer Lenten meals

    Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061, in partnership with its Columbiettes, will host Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners 4:30-7 p.m. on six consecutive Fridays, Feb. 22-March 29 at the Knights of Columbus Victorian Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The menu will include fried or baked flounder, breaded shrimp, macaroni and…

  • Scout to provide tap lessons for youngsters

    Sayreville/South Amboy Girl Scout Katie Fasulo will offer tap-dance lessons for students in grades 3-5 (beginner-intermediate skill level) at 1 p.m. on eight Sundays beginning March 3 at the South Amboy YMCA, 200 John T. O’Leary Blvd. The program is part of Fasulo’s journey to her Girl Scout Gold Award. Cost for the eight-week session…

  • Nurses to provide free flu shots Feb. 25

    The Visiting Nurse Association Health Group will offer free flu shots, for adults and children above age 12, 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 25 at the Old Bridge Office on Aging Senior Center, One Old Bridge Plaza, in the municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Immunizations are free of charge. For more information, call VNA Health…

  • Women’s Club seeks vendors for Yard Sale

    Vendors are sought for the third annual Mid-Madison Women’s Club Multi-Family Vendor/Yard Sale set for 8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 13 at Cheesequake Farms, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. Rain date is April 14. Space-rental fee is $15. All proceeds will be donated to local families in need. To reserve a space or for more information,…

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