• Library seeks books for needy children

    The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., is seeking donations of new hardcover and paperback books for distribution to disadvantaged children throughout Middlesex County during the holiday season. Donations for the program, called Books to Keep, will be accepted through Dec. 15. Tax-deductible contribution envelopes also are available. For more information, call 732-251-1515.

  • Volunteers, donations sought at food pantry

    St. George’s Food Pantry, 56 Main St., Helmetta, is in need of volunteers to help at the community pantry 9:30 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays. The pantry serves many area families weekly. Volunteers are invited to share a few hours a week to assist in the program. Also sought are donations of nonperishable food items, grocery-store gift…

  • Visit with Santa to aid Toys for Tots

    Parents and children are invited to visit with Santa and view the holiday lights and decorations at a private home at 55 Valley Vale Drive, Old Bridge, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4. The house won the Clark Griswold Award two years ago in the Old Bridge Holiday Decorating Contest. Interested parents should bring a…

  • Hebrew-speakers club to meet Dec. 12

    The next meeting of the Chug Ivrit club for intermediate-advanced Hebrew speakers will take place 11 a.m. Dec. 12 at a private home in the Highland Park area. Chug Ivrit is sponsored by the Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. Men and women are invited. Membership…

  • Mothers’ Guild to host Gift Auction

    The St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Mothers’ Guild will sponsor a Gift Auction Dec. 5 at St. Peter’s Parish House, Rector Street, Perth Amboy. Doors will open at 5 p.m. The event will begin at 6 p.m.T he auction will feature holiday and household items. Admission is $4 per person. Food may be purchased 5-6 p.m.…

  • Scouts to sponsor Holiday Wreath Sale

    Boy Scout Troop No. 129, Old Bridge, will hold its annual Holiday Wreath Sale featuring hand-decorated Christmas wreaths, pine hanging globes and large grave blankets, 4:30-6 p.m. Dec. 4 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 5 at St. Ambrose Church, 26 Throckmorton Lane, andMost Holy Redeemer Church, 133 Amboy Road, both Old Bridge. Wreaths cost $15;…

  • fundraisers •••

    Dec. 2, ongoing • Adopt-A-Family, sponsored by the South River Primary/Elementary School PTA, to make the holiday season more joyous for disadvantaged children in South River. Sought: new clothing, new toys, food, monetary donations to purchase new items. Make checks payable to Adopt-AFamily. Drop-off bin located at the South River Public Library, Appleby Avenue. Call…

  • Pets to have photos taken with Santa

    The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will offer Pet Photos With Santa noon-4 p.m. Dec. 4. Digital photos will be available for $7 each, including a holiday frame. All proceeds will benefit the shelter pets. The event also will feature complimentary hot chocolate, coffee and cookies. For more information, call the shelter at…

  • Advent Tea to offer calm before holiday

    The ladies of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 151 Milltown Road, near the intersection of Harts Lane, East Brunswick, will host an Advent by Candlelight Tea 6 p.m. Dec. 4. The event, for women by women, will feature music, festive themed tables, light food, coffee, tea and desserts. The goal is to instill a spirit of…

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