• Donations sought for wounded warriors

    The Veterans Council of Monroe and Jamesburg plans a Dec. 6 bus trip to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., to deliver gifts to wounded servicemen and servicewomen at the hospital. Among the items requested are: weight-lifting gloves; squishy pillows; stamps, paper, envelopes; clear plastic storage boxes; carry-on luggage; DVDs, iPods, handheld games;…

  • Milltown girl, 14, to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving parade

    Kristen Welsh MILLTOWN — Kristen Welsh has been dancing since the age of 3 and has always dreamed of becoming a professional dancer. The beginnings of her dreams are coming true this Thanksgiving, when she will perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with the dance group Camp Broadway. Welsh, 14, a student at Bishop…

  • Clothing drive to aid cheerleaders’ quest

    The Old Bridge Knights Pop Warner Cheerleaders will sponsor a Road to Nationals Clothing Drive fundraiser 8 a.m.- noon Nov. 26 at the Old Bridge Civic Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Items sought include clothing, linens (no blankets or pillows), shoes, curtains, stuffed animals and small toys (no board games or small pieces). Proceeds…

  • Holiday Cookie Walk scheduled for Dec. 10

    Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, will hold its annual Holiday Cookie Walk beginning at 9 a.m. Dec. 10. A wide assortment of homebaked cookies will be offered for purchase at $7.50 per pound, while supplies last. Pre-packaged cookies in holiday containers suitable for gift-giving also will be available. Funds raised from…

  • Crafter, vendor space open at Christmas fest

    The Our Lady of Lourdes School Christmas Festival is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 4 at the school, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown. Participants are welcome. Spaces will rent to vendors and crafters of homemade items for $20 for one day, $30 for both days; participants must supply their…

  • Youngsters invited to Free-Throw Contest

    East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will conduct its annual Hoop Shoot Free- Throw Contest 7-9 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Registration is set for 6:30 p.m . The contest is open to boys and girls ages 8-13. There will be three age brackets for both boys…

  • Breakfast With Santa planned at firehouse

    The Jamesburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast With Santa 8 a.m.-noon Dec. 4 at the Jamesburg Firehouse, 82 W. Railroad Ave. The buffet breakfast will include eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast, potatoes, fruit, coffee, tea and juice. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 3-10. For more information, call…

  • Participants sought for vendor/craft show

    Vendors and crafters are welcome at the East Brunswick High Drama Club fourth annual Holiday Craft/Vendor Show set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 17 at the high school, 380 Cranbury Road. The event will feature crafters, vendors, music and food. Photos with Santa will be available for $5. A percentage of the proceeds will be…

  • Evaluators recommend SRPD for esteemed accreditation

    BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — When members of the borough’s police department say they’re among the best, they will now be able to back that up. The proof is expected to soon come from the state, as the police department has been recommended for accreditation from the New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission,…

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