• Local author to sign copies Dec. 4, 5 and 12

    Author Bettie Linke of Monroe, formerly of Jamesburg, who recently published a collection of short stories in a book titled “That’s the Spirit,” will sell and sign copies of the book 1 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Jamesburg Public Library, 229 Gatzmer Ave., and noon-5 p.m. Dec. 5 and 12 at the inaugural Holiday Wintique…

  • Tickets on sale for Dec. 5 Christmas Tea

    The Golden Rule Christian Center at Trinity United Methodist Church, 815 Bordentown Ave., South Amboy, will sponsor a Christmas Tea 2-4 p.m. Dec. 5. The event will feature tea, scones, finger sandwiches, canapés and more. Cost is $15 per person. Reservations are required. Seating is limited. To reserve, call Nancy Berry at 732- 727-1935.

  • Focus on watercolors at next SAG meeting

    The Suburban Artist Guild of Central New Jersey (SAG) will hold its regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Dec. 10 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Watercolor artist Robert Heyer will demonstrate his award-winning techniques. Heyer, a teacher and artist who has been a literary contributor to art magazines, has received…

  • Defensive-driving course scheduled

    The East Brunswick Friends of the Library will sponsor a Defensive- Driving Course 6:30-10 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Registration is required. Seating is limited to 30 people. Eligible motorists may erase 2 points from their driver’s license and/or get a 5 percent discount on…

  • Music center to hold Christmas concert

    The Imperial Music Center will present a Christmas Big Band Concert 2-4 p.m. Dec. 12 at the center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River, across from the South River Public Library and the firehouse. A light lunch will be available for purchase noon-2 p.m. A $5 per person concert donation would be appreciated. For more information,…

  • Food, toy drive to aid needy local families

    The Spotswood High School Octagon Community Service Club is conducting its annual Christmas Food and Toy Drive to assist needy local families. Food donations may be dropped off in room 201 or in the office at the school, Summerhill Road. All toys should be dropped off in room 201 by Dec. 15.

  • Breakfast With Santa coming to 4-H Center

    Middlesex County 4-H will host a Breakfast with Santa Dec. 5 at the Middlesex County 4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. There will be two seatings for breakfast and activities, 8:30 and 11 a.m. Parents and children are invited to eat a pancake breakfast, meet Santa and participate in other activities. Admission is $5…

  • Columbiettes to host Dec. 5 Christmas Tea

    St. Bartholomew Columbiettes will sponsor its annual Christmas Tea fundraiser 2-5 p.m. Dec. 5 at St. Bartholomew’s Parish Hall, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will feature tea, short stories, music, coffee and hot chocolate. Admission is $15, plus a dish of treats (holiday cookies, tea sandwiches, quiche, salads) to share with the table.…

  • Women’s panel plans holiday dinner party

    The Brunswick Women’s Connection will sponsor a Holiday Dancers Dinner Party 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at The Chateau, 678 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Dance Storm International students, with their “Dancing Dads,” will perform a variety of holiday-themed dances. Inspirational speaker Jean Steber will offer a presentation titled “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” All-inclusive price is $23.…

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