• Friends Book Sale on tap for Jan. 21, 22

    The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library will hold its Winter Book Sale 1:30- 3:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and 22 in the conference room at the library, 1050 Washington Road. Donations for the sale are being accepted at the library. Titles for all ages are sought. Encyclopedia or books written prior to 2000 will not…

  • Bringing the blues to South Amboy

    Christopher Dean Band comes home to Middlesex County BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Christopher Dean, who has lived in both Old Bridge and Edison, was a traditional blues player until about 10 years ago, when he started incorporating other styles of music. SOUTHAMBOY — It’ll be a homecoming party of sorts when the Christopher Dean Band…

  • Tickets available for Harlem Wizards game

    The Immaculate Conception Athletic Association will host an exhibition basketball game featuring the Harlem Wizards vs. the Immaculate Conception Big Dogs in an evening of “trick hoops and alley-oops” beginning at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 in the Immaculate Conception Youth Center Gymnasium, South Street, Spotswood. Doors will open at 6 pm. Advance tickets cost $9…

  • Auditions on tap for GB Revue Show

    GB Productions will hold auditions for its second annual Revue Show 7-9 p.m. Jan. 23 and 24 at St. Thomas the Apostle School, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Interested individuals should come prepared to sing a Broadway show tune. Producers are looking for soloists, chorus singers and children’s-chorus members. Show dates will be March 10…

  • Cut-A-Thon to benefit children’s hospital

    The Angles & Tangles hair salon, 152 Main St., Sayreville, will hold a Cut-AThon to help Kayla’s Crew raise funds for The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on Sunday, Jan. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include a 50/50 and tricky tray. Snacks and beverages will be available. Services will cost $20…

  • O.B. honors late volunteer for service to community

    OLD BRIDGE — Township officials paid tribute to a longtime volunteer during its Jan. 2 meeting, honoring the late George Grieco for his service to Old Bridge. Then-Mayor Patrick Gillespie and township Councilmen G. Kevin Calogera and Reginald Butler presented the Grieco family with a plaque to honor George, noting his loyalty, commitment and dedication…

  • Volunteer tutors recognized

    SAYREVILLE — Literacy Programs of New Jersey honored its volunteer tutors during its recent holiday party. The organization, based on Washington Road, recognized 25 tutors whose years of service ranged from one to 11 years. Tutors work throughout Middlesex County with adult learners who lack English literacy skills. Tutoring is performed in diverse settings, such…

  • Nativity of Our Lord will host blood drive

    New Jersey Blood Services will conduct a New Year’s Blood Drive 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 185 Applegarth Road, Monroe. Donors must be at least 17 years of age (16-year-olds need a parent’s permission letter), weigh at least 110 pounds and may not have donated blood within the last…

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