• Eye center to begin holiday food drive

    Matawan Eye Center, 349G Matawan Road, will host its first Feed Our Friends event Dec. 4-11. Patrons are asked to bring a bag of nonperishable groceries to the eye center. In turn, the center will offer discounts up to 25 percent on select frames. The event will kick off with a Coach trunk show and…

  • Senior complex to host Flea Market

    The Maher Manor senior complex, 2000 Route 18 north, Old Bridge, will sponsor a Flea Market 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 4. For more information, call Gwen at 732-679-0428 or Rita at 732-234- 3513.

  • Light display, Santa visit on tap in Parlin

    The community is invited to a Christmaslight display and appearance by Santa noon- 1:30 p.m. Dec. 11 outside the home of the Aperawic family, 27 Cori St., Parlin section of Sayreville. Guests are encouraged to bring a camera to take photos with Santa. The President Park Fire Company will be on hand. The event also…

  • 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…

  • Rumson set for CJ II final rematch against Matawan

    Title game is Saturday at Kean University BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent On Saturday, the Rumson-Fair Haven football team will face their toughest challenge of the state tournament, playing top-seeded Matawan in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II sectional final at Kean University (kickoff is 3 p.m.). “Matawan is well-coached, athletic and physical,” said Rumson head…

  • Shore to play Dunellen for CJ I state championship

    Game is Saturday at Rutgers Stadium BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Shore Regional High School football team will be looking to put several finishing touches on what has been an outstanding season when it meets Dunellen at 10 a.m. Saturday in the NJSIAA Central Group I championship game at Rutgers Stadium. The Blue Devils’ first…

  • Historic victory for CBA at Meet of Champions

    Colts win 16th title, break course record BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Let the debate begin. Is this year’s Christian Brothers Academy cross country team the best in state history? Red Bank Catholic’s Kevin Byrne sprints toward the finish line at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions held at Holmdel Park on Nov. 20. The RBC…

  • SPORTS RBC’s McNamara wins NXN Northeast qualifier

    NXN championships in Portland, Ore., are next BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Instead of beginning her buildup for the indoor track and field season, Red Bank Catholic High School’s Molly McNamara has a cross country race to run. Red Bank Catholic’s Molly McNamara, shown here at the Nov. 20 Meet of Champions at Holmdel Park,…

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