• Columbian Club to hold Zumba fundraiser March 23

    The Columbian Club Council No. 426, is hosting a fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus, 308 Fourth St., South Amboy, is hosting a Zumba fundraiser March 23. The event will include a disco ball, dance lighting, and door prizes. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost is 8 in advance, $10 at the door (cash). Donation…

  • Caregivers Support Group meets March 20

    Caregivers of elderly loved one often suffer a higher incidence of illnesses than the general public due to stress and neglecting their own health. To reverse this trend, caregivers need to be aware of the dilemma as well as have a tool kit of selfcare techniques. A presentation titled “Caring for the Caregiver” at the…

  • ‘Paws for a Cause’ to benefit shelter pets

    Rumor 35, 2090 Route 35 north, South Amboy, will host “Paws for a Cause” to benefit Sayreville Pet Adoption Center on March 25. Doors open at 2 p.m. with the first band taking the stage at 3 p.m. The event will feature performances by several local bands including Lance Barnewold’s Trifecta, Guns 4 Hire, 9…

  • Walk for clean water March 24 in Sayreville

    The UNICEF Run/Walk for Clean Water will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, in J.F. Kennedy Memorial Park, Sayreville. Signup begins at 10 a.m. The cost per participant is $10 for adults and $8 for students. The initial fee includes one lap (about a mile) around the lake, but participants…

  • VFW dinner-dance set for March 31

    The VFW Post 7508, 17 Bordentown Ave., Old Bridge, will be hosting a Hawaiian-themed fundraising dinner and dance 7-11 p.m. March 31 to assist local veterans in need. The event will feature a full buffet dinner, along with free beer and live entertainment by Las Vegas headliner Craig Newell. The VFW will also be accepting…

  • Donations of prom items needed

    The Old Bridge Glass Slipper is seeking donations of new or almost new prom dresses, shoes, accessories and unopened cosmetics and hosiery. Donations can be made at the Old Bridge Public Library or Old Bridge High School or contact the organization at [email protected]. The project is dedicated to ensuring all students are able to attend…

  • Gala dedicated to raising funds for medical scholarships

    UMDNJ-RobertWood JohnsonMedical School and the Foundation of UMDNJ will host their annual Student Scholarship Gala, welcoming alumni and friends to celebrate and raise funds in support of medical education, on April 21 at The Heldrich in New Brunswick. Last year’s inaugural gala raised more than $205,000 in support of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School students.…

  • Middle school to hold clothing drive

    Sayreville Middle School, 800 Washington Road, Parlin, will hold a clothing drive 8:30-10 a.m. April 21. The school’s community service students will be collecting gently used clothing, shoes, handbags, stuffed animals and linens. For more information, call 732-525-5290, ext 5556 or visit www.sayrevillek12.net.

  • OBMUA seeks waivers for Crossroads sewer project

    Twp. Council expected to discuss details at its March 12 meeting BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Old Bridge Municipal UtilitiesAuthority (OBMUA) requires a number of Township Council sign-offs before it can move forward with the Crossroads sewer project this summer. OBMUA Engineer Mike Roy made seven requests to the council members for…

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