• 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.

  • 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.

  • Youngsters invited to Free-Throw Contest

    East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will conduct its annual Hoop Shoot Free- Throw Contest 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. The contest is open to boys and girls ages 8-13. There will be six age brackets; placement will be based upon the child’s age as of…

  • Applebee’s schedules Toys for Tots benefit

    Children, their friends and families are invited to a Breakfast With Santa set for 8:30 a.m. Dec. 4 at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 324 Ryders Lane, Ryders Crossing Shopping Center, Milltown. A limited number of tickets are available for a $10 per person donation to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. The…

  • Prom-Dress Resale benefit set for Dec. 5

    The Comet All-Star Cheer team will host a Party-Dress and Prom-Dress Resale fundraiser 2-5 p.m. Dec. 5 at the New Jersey Cheer Factory, 10 Alvin Court, East Brunswick. The cheerleaders will sell slightly worn holiday, party and prom dresses in sizes for infants-adults.

  • Parade of Lights coming to Sayreville

    The borough of Sayreville will hold its Parade of Lights at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4. There will be photos with Santa and refreshments at the Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center, Dolan Street, at the conclusion of the parade. For more information, call 732-390-7092 or 732-390-7096.

  • Holiday concert on tap at arts center

    The East Brunswick Arts Commission will present “Happy Holidays: A Winter Concert” featuring the Central Jersey Wind Ensemble beginning at 4 p.m. Dec. 4 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. The 35-piece musical ensemble, under the direction of Nicholas Santoro, will perform familiar holiday selections. There will be a Christmas festival…

  • Christmas Dance on tap at Knights

    The Spotswood Knights of Columbus will sponsor its Christmas Oldies Dance 8- 11 p.m. Dec. 4 at the council home, 30 Crescent Ave. The event will feature dancing to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s and music by a DJ. A $10 donation at the door includes soda, coffee, tea, dessert and…

  • Train, toy show coming to Milltown

    A Holiday Train and Toy Show fundraiser is set for noon-5 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Milltown Senior Citizen Center, Violet Terrace. The event is sponsored by the Milltown Historical Society, the future Raritan River Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, Jim Reid of Frosty Automotive and the Milltown Public Library. Proceeds from the…

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