• Spitaleri family celebrates 105 years in furniture sales

    BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent SOUTH RIVER — At the turn of the 20th century, the borough was a bustling town with a thriving business community. There were brickyards, embroiderers, clothing factories. Products were easily shipped to New York and, from there, around the world. And South River was an American destination for immigrants from…

  • Chamber to serve as voice of businesses in Milltown

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Ideas are pouring in as fast as new members at the recently formed borough Chamber of Commerce. Organizing a wine-tasting event; broadcasting business highlights on the local Channel 15; using social networking websites like Facebook, Meetup.com and LinkedIn were a few of the topics discussed as chamber members…

  • Curtain to rise on ‘Wizard of Oz’

    Joyce Kilmer School, West Church Street, Milltown, will present “The Wizard of Oz” 7 p.m. Nov. 18, 19 and 20. Tickets cost $4 per person and will be available at the door. For more information, call the school at 732-214-2370.

  • fundraisers •••

    Nov. 18 • Dine-To-Donate, sponsored by the Lawrence Brook School PTA, East Brunswick, beginning at 6 a.m. Nov. 18, ending 2 a.m. Nov. 19, at the Colonial Diner, 560 Route 18, East Brunswick. When paying check, customers should mention they are there to support the PTA. Diner will donate a portion of the bill to…

  • Granny’s Cellar craft show set in Sp’wood

    The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Spotswood, will host its annual Granny’s Cellar Holiday Craft Show 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nov. 27 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 28 at Immaculate Conception School, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. The event will feature approximately 75 crafters displaying and selling handcrafted merchandise. Admission is $2 for adults; children will be…

  • Tickets available for Nov. 21 Tricky Tray

    The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Queenship of Mary No. 1743, doors open at 3 p.m. will hold its annual Tricky Tray 5-8 p.m. Nov. 21 at St. Bernadette’s Church, O’Dea Hall, Princeton and Villanova roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge. The event will feature a main table, a Christmas table, special prizes and a…

  • Food, toy drive to aid needy local families

    The Spotswood High School Octagon Community Service Club will conduct its annual Christmas Food and Toy Drive to assist needy local families beginning after the Thanksgiving holiday and running through to Christmas. Donations may be dropped off in room 201 or in the office at the school, Summerhill Road. All toys should be dropped off…

  • Donate a hat to those in need for the holidays

    During the month of November, Kidzdent pediatric dentistry and orthodontics will hold a “Warm Hats, Warm Hearts” drive. Hats collected will be given to Holiday Express, a local charity that produces more than 15,000 gift bags for the less fortunate during the holidays (www.holidayexpress.org). Contributions may be brought to Kidzdent at 2455 Route 516, Old…

  • Stride for Scouting planned for Nov. 26

    Central New Jersey Council Boy Scouts of America (CNJC BSA) will sponsor the annual Stride for Scouting 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Run/Walk Nov. 26 on the crosscountry course at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. The 1-Mile Run/Walk is set for 10:30 a.m. The 5K will kick off at…

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