• Participants sought for Craft Festival

    Crafters of handmade items only are sought for the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Craft Festival planned for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 13 at the church, routes 9 and 516, Old Bridge. Admission is free of charge. To reserve a table or for more information, email [email protected] or call 908-692-6005.

  • Pancake Breakfast planned at legion post

    Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Post No. 25, will host an All- You- Can-Eat Pancake and Much More Breakfast 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 14 at the post home, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown. Donation is $6 for adults, $3 for children under age 10; youngsters under age 5 will be admitted free of charge. Free…

  • Colonial Fair set for Nov. 5 and 6

    The 46th annual Colonial Fair will take place 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 5 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 6 at First Presbyterian Church, 45 Market St., Perth Amboy. The event will feature a Colonial display on stage. Homemade food will be available 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 5 and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 6. Handmade items…

  • Spotswood schedules curfew for Oct. 30, 31

    Mayor Thomas W. Barlow recently announced that the borough of Spotswood will continue its past practice of imposing a 9 p.m. curfew on Oct. 30 (Mischief Night) and Oct. 31 (Halloween). The curfew will apply to all individuals age 16 and under. The order is designed to protect younger children and to help prevent serious…

  • fundraisers •••

    Oct. 28 • Family Fun Night Great-Tasting Fundraiser, sponsored by the Old Bridge YMCA swim team, 5-9 p.m., at Friendly’s of Old Bridge, 180 Ferry Road. Diners should tell their server they are there to support the swim team. Restaurant will donate a percentage of all sales to the team. Oct. 28-Dec. 1 • Holiday…

  • Car-wash proceeds to aid youth council

    The East Brunswick Youth Council will hold a fundraising car wash 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 30 in the parking lot at East Brunswick High School, 380 Cranbury Road. Cost is $5 per car, $7 per van. For more information, call 732-390-6797 or log on to www.ebyouthcouncil.com.

  • Halloween candy buy-back Nov. 1-5

    TenderSmiles4kids Pediatric and Orthodontic Facility, 1313 Route 27, Somerset, will hold its first Halloween candy buy-back event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1-5. After kids have picked out their favorite treats from trick-or-treating, they can bring in their leftover candy and receive $1 per pound of candy they donate (up to 5 pounds)…

  • DECA to host Nov. 1 Pampered Chef Demo

    Spotswood High School DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) will sponsor a Pampered Chef Demonstration 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 in the cafeteria at the high school, Summerhill Road. The fundraiser, part of the club’s Learn and Earn Project, will help support the club’s international competition. Students will organize, promote and conduct the event. Admission is…

  • Volunteers sought for Homework Club

    The Jamesburg Public Library, Gatzmer Avenue, is seeking volunteers to help with a Homework Club planned for 3-5 p.m. weekdays. Retired teachers would be a good fit, but anyone who feels he or she can help children with homework is welcome. For more information, call 732-521- 3181.

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