• 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…

  • RCIA registration under way at church

    St. Mary’s Parish, South Amboy, is accepting registration for any adult (age 14 or older) who is interested in preparing for baptism, First Holy Communion or confirmation. The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) begins with several weeks of inquiry sessions. Joined by team members and supported by the parish community, participants will go…

  • Luncheon to support breast-cancer struggle

    St. Bartholomew Columbiettes will sponsor its annual Pink Luncheon at 1 p.m. Oct. 24 at St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will honor those individuals who are fighting, have fought or have lost their battle with breast cancer. Guests are encouraged to show their support by wearing pink. Cost is…

  • Flu clinic coming to Spotswood Oct. 22

    A Middlesex County Flu Clinic will be held 1:30-2:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Spotswood Office on Aging, 1 Arlington Ave. The combined seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccine will be administered. Fee is $10; cash only, exact change, will be accepted. No fee will be charged if a valid Medicare card is presented. An appointment…

  • Russian Festival planned for Oct. 23

    Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church will sponsor a Russian Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23 in the church hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. The event will feature ethnic foods such as pierogi, borscht and stuffed cabbage. Church tours will be conducted throughout the event. A variety of live ethnic entertainment is planned.…

  • fundraisers •••

    Oct. 21-Dec. 1 • Holiday Toy and Gift Drive, to benefit youngsters in foster care in Middlesex County, sponsored by Lisa, Richard and Danielle DeMarco, in cooperation with Middlesex County Foster and Adoptive Family Services (FAFS). Donations may be dropped off at The Bird House, 1020 Route 18, East Brunswick. New toys, books, clothing for…

  • Spotswood Knights to hold Oldies Dance

    The Spotswood Knights of Columbus will sponsor its monthly Saturday Night Rock ’n’ Roll Oldies Dance 8-11 p.m. Nov. 6 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,…

  • Halloween candy buy-back Nov. 1-5

    TenderSmiles4kids Pediatric and Orthodontic Facility, 1313 Route 27, Somerset, will hold its first Halloween candy buyback 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 pounds) for…

  • South Amboy sets Halloween Parade

    The city of South Amboy will hold its annual Halloween Parade beginning at 1 p.m. Oct. 31. Participants will line up at the Progressive Firehouse on Bordentown Avenue, march down Bordentown Avenue and up Broadway to a reviewing stand at City Hall. There will be free Halloween giveaways for all marchers.

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