• ‘Elvis’ and ‘Sinatra’ will perform Feb. 2

    The St. Thomas the Apostle Church Holy Name Society will present a Golden Memories Enterprise, “Elvis and Frank Sinatra Impersonators: Relive the Music,” 7 p.m. Feb. 2 in the auditorium at St. Thomas Church, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per person in advance, $25 at the…

  • 4-H to provide Parents Night Out

    Middlesex County 4-H will host a Valentine’s Day Parents Night Out 5-10 p.m. Feb. 9 at the County 4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. After parents drop off their children, 4-H adult volunteers and teen leaders will supervise youth activities for their guests. Youngsters will take part in games, crafts and cupcake decorating, and…

  • Strive Fitness owner puts emphasis on quality training

    BY TOM CASTLES Staff Writer Tom Babyak, owner of Strive Fitness in Old Bridge, helps Kelly Christie, of Eatontown, during an exercise class on Jan. 17. SCOTT FRIEDMAN OLD BRIDGE — Thomas Babyak, physical education teacher and owner and head fitness coach of Strive Fitness, 22D Old Matawan Road, Old Bridge, recently celebrated the expansion…

  • Birthday parties available at YMCA

    The South Amboy Branch YMCA, 200 John T. O’Leary Blvd., is available for children’s birthday parties. Parties for younger children feature games, mat play and a parachute, or a makebelieve sleepover party for older children with pajamas, sleeping bags and a favorite movie. Swim/gym parties are also offered. All parties include pizza and party hosts.…

  • Friends to sell books for children, teens

    The Friends of the Old Bridge Public Library will host a Children’s and Teen Book Sale during regular library hours through Jan. 27 at the Old Bridge Main Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Items available for purchase will include hardcover and paperback books for children and teenagers only. All sales will be final. Proceeds…

  • Tickets available for Comedy Night

    Mechanicsville Hose Company No. 1, South Amboy, will present its annual Comedy Night Jan. 26 at Sacred Heart Church Memorial Hall, Main Street and Washington Avenue, South Amboy. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Donation is $40 per person and includes buffet, soda, beer, wine and entertainment featuring a DJ and two comedians. Seating is…

  • ‘Patriotic Passion’ author to visit library

    William Koch Jr. of Milltown will sign copies of his poetry book, “Patriotic Passion,” 12:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Milltown Public Library, 548 Main St. Koch, a Gold Star Father who lost his son, Cpl. Steven R. Koch, in the war in Afghanistan, also lost his daughter, Lynne Koch, to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)…

  • in the service 

    Air Force Airman Nicole M. Sherman graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward…

  • Organization helps Asian- Americans in the AREAA

    Real estate association installs Board of Directors SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) installed its Board of Directors on Nov. 29. Founded in 2003, AREAA is a nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable homeownership opportunities in Asian-American communities by creating a powerful national voice for the housing and real estate professionals…

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