• Event to focus on siblings of autistic

    A workshop titled “Supporting Siblings of Children With Autism or Other Special Needs” is set for 7-9 p.m. Dec. 9 at Highland Park Middle School, 330 Wayne St. The event is designed to assist siblings, who may have difficulty understanding their brothers’ and sisters’ challenges and needs. A guest speaker will discuss developmentally appropriate information,…

  • Monroe tree lighting scheduled for Dec. 4

    The annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony and Community Holiday Celebration, sponsored by the Monroe Township Mother’s Club and the Monroe Township Recreation Center, will begin at 6 p.m. Dec. 4 at Garvey’s Family Restaurant, 405 Spotswood-Gravel Hill Road. The event, which will be held rain or shine, will feature entertainment by a DJ, music, cookies, hot chocolate…

  • Hospital conducts HIV group meetings

    Raritan Bay Medical Center holds HIV support group meetings at 6 p.m. every Monday at the hospital’s Perth Amboy division, 530 New Brunswick Ave. Individuals diagnosed with or caring for someone coping with HIV are welcome to attend. Registration is required. For exact location and to register, call 732-324-5022. Free and confidential rapid HIV testing…

  • Palma to entertain at Christmas party

    The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Senior Group will hold its next meeting at 1 p.m. Dec. 3 in the church’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. A Christmas party will take place after the meeting. Entertainment will be provided by Patsy Palma. The group’s holiday luncheon is free of charge for all members, $15…

  • Candlelit concert to feature ‘Messiah’

    The St. Mary’s Choral Society and Chamber Orchestra will perform George Frederick Handel’s “The Messiah” in a candlelit concert planned for 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at St. Mary’s Church, Augusta Street, South Amboy. The event is part of the Music at St. Mary’s concert series. The oratorio on the life of Jesus Christ was composed…

  • Toys for Tots may be dropped off in O.B.

    Reformed Church Home, 1990 Route 18 north, Old Bridge, has partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program to collect holiday gifts for needy children, a.m.-8 p.m. daily through Dec. 10. The public is invited to drop off new, unwrapped children’s toys. Donations will be distributed as Christmas gifts to needy children…

  • Yuletide Carolers will appear Dec. 2

    The Sayreville Cultural Arts Council will present the Yuletide Carolers in a concert set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St. Admission is free of charge. The public is invited. All ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 732-257-6510.

  • Weekend music fest scheduled in E.B.

    Playhouse 22, East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, will sponsor a Thanksgiving Weekend Music Festival. “An Evening with Patsy Palma and Friends,” featuring the music of Tony Bennett, Elvis Presley and more, is set for 8 p.m. Nov. 26. Tickets cost $15 each. Mike Kovacs and the Post-Modern Tribe will perform “After the…

  • Santa to appear at Holiday Breakfast

    St. Mary Parish will host its second annual Family Holiday Breakfast 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 12 in the parish cafeteria, Second Street and Stevens Avenue, South Amboy. Breakfast will include scrambled eggs, sausage, home fries, Frenchtoast sticks, orange juice, tea and coffee. Santa will make an appearance; parents should bring a camera. Santa’s elves will be…

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