• Bariatric weight-loss group slates meeting

    Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor a Bariatric Weight-Loss Support Group meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. June 27 in the cafeteria of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital’s Old Bridge division, Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18. The meeting is designed for individuals who have had weight-loss surgery, are contemplating weight-loss surgery or are…

  • Volunteers needed for auxiliary police

    Sayreville Auxiliary Police is seeking new members to join its volunteer force. Interested applicants must be 18 years of age or older, be able to pass a criminal background check and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Applications may be downloaded from www.sayrevillepoliceaux.org, or a letter of interest may be sent to Sayreville Police…

  • Police: South Amboy man, 24, found dead in Cheesequake Creek

    SAYREVILLE — A 24-year-old man was discovered dead in the Cheesequake Creek near the Morgan marina on June 19. The body of Paul Chrzaszcz, of South Amboy, was pulled from the waters after state and local police conducted a two-day search in the area. According to Sayreville police Sgt. David Lasko, Chrzaszcz and Evan Barchowski,…

  • VFW ladies auxiliary plans June 26 meeting

    The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Sayreville, will hold its next monthly meeting at 8 p.m. June 26 at the post home, 575 Jernee Mill Road. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 732-264- 3041.

  • Tickets available for Jewish Choir concert

    The Makhelat Hamercaz Jewish Choir of Central New Jersey will perform “And theAngels Sing: Jewish Music Classics and Great Hits,” a program of choral standards from all corners of the world and all avenues of Jewish life, 3 p.m. June 24 at the Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center, Monroe Township High School, 1629 Perrineville…

  • Violin music to fill St. Mary’s Church

    Anthony J. Mariani and Liis Joamets will perform “Senza Basso Accompagnato,” music for two violins, in a concert set for 4:30 p.m. June 24 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. The event is part of the Music at St. Mary’s concert series. Suggested donation is $15. For more information, call Chris…

  • Tickets on sale for outing at TD Ballpark

    The Holy Name Society of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Route 18 south, Old Bridge, will sponsor a Family Day Baseball/ Picnic Outing June 30 at TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater. Game time is 7:05 p.m. The Somerset Patriots will take on the Bridgeport Bluefish. Cost is $35 per person, $150 for a family of five…

  • 50th Plays-in-the-Park season lists shows

    Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park will kick off its 50th season this summer with a season full of musical-theater classics. The shows are performed in Roosevelt Park, Edison . Starting off the season is the musical “My Fair Lady,” which runs June 20-30. Next on stage is “Damn Yankees,” running July 11-21. Plays-in-the-Park will close out the…

  • O.B. resident headed to semifinals of world’s largest speech contest

    Diane Parker OLD BRIDGE — Township resident Diane Parker rose above more than 3,000 participants to win at her level of the Toastmasters International Speech Contest, representing central New Jersey, Staten Island and Rockland County, N.Y. Parker is one of 82 winners at the District 83 level from around the world who will advance to…

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