• Future of Milltown post office still uncertain

    BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent MILLTOWN — The fate of the borough’s post office is still unknown, a U.S. Postal Service spokesman says. “The Milltown post office was placed on an emergency suspension status due to the flood damage,” said George Flood, spokesman for the U.S. Postal Service. “Currently, we are exploring all our facility options.”…

  • Christmas Concert coming to S.R. church

    Saints Peter and Paul Church, 76 Whitehead Ave., South River, will host its 10th annual Christmas Concert 3 p.m. Dec. 18. The family event will feature holiday music from around the world. Admission is free of charge; however, a canned-goods donation to support the South River Food Bank would be appreciated. All are invited to…

  • Diaper drive to aid family after tragedy

    The Goddard School located at 1480 Englishtown Road, Old Bridge, is conducting a diaper drive to help the friend of a family that is enrolled in the school. Diapers of all sizes are being accepted through Dec. 16 for the immediate use and future needs of newborn twins, Reverie and Jackson Snyder. The diapers will…

  • House-decorating contest set in Monroe

    The Monroe Township Recreation Department is sponsoring its annual holiday housedecorating contest for township residents. Judges will view the entries Dec. 19-Jan. 3, depending upon the weather. Residents are asked to leave on their decorative lights during the course of the judging. Winners will be presented with their awards at the January meeting of the…

  • Nonperishable items sought for food bank

    Blogsvertise, 758 Route 18, Suite 103B, East Brunswick, is conducting a drive to benefit the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. Donations of nonperishable food and canned goods may be dropped off 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Dec. 20 at the Blogsvertise office . For more information, email [email protected] or call 732-210- 6651, ext. 208.

  • Alborada to dance Hispanic ‘Nutcracker’

    The Alborada Spanish Dance Company will present “El Sueño (The Dream)” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, WestWindsor. The production will feature a new Hispanic version of “The Nutcracker” in celebration of Three Kings Day. Tickets cost $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, $12…

  • Tickets available for Breakfast With Santa

    The South River Elementary School PTA will sponsor a Breakfast With Santa 10-11:30 a.m. Dec. 17 in the cafetorium at South River Middle School, Montgomery Street. Youngsters up to age 10 are welcome to attend. The event will feature breakfast, children’s crafts, games, music and a visit with Santa. Tickets cost $3 each and will…

  • Youngsters invited to foul-shooting contest

    The East Brunswick Bears 12U Cooperstown All-Star Team will hold a benefit Foul-Shooting Contest 6-9 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Youngsters in three co-ed divisions, grades 4-9, will compete for prizes including $100 Sports Authority gift cards, YMCA program memberships and baseball tunnel rentals from The Fields.…

  • Discussion on restoration of oysters Dec. 20

    The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership will hold its December meeting and election of trustees 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Milltown Senior Center, 60 Violet Terrace, Milltown. The guest speaker, Dr. Beth Ravit, from the Center for Urban Environmental Sustainability at Rutgers University, will discuss the research and current results of the restoration of oysters…

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