• Catholic Women sets Sept. 26 blood drive

    The Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women, in conjunction with New Jersey Blood Services, will host a blood drive 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in the cafeteria at Sacred Heart School, located behind the convent on Walnut Street, South Amboy. Platelet machines will not be on site. A bake sale will take place during the…

  • Drive will aid Blood Services, youth clubs

    Lenahan Chiropractic Center, 346 Bordentown Ave., South Amboy, will sponsor a blood drive 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 26 to assist New Jersey Blood Services and to benefit children in the Boys and Girls clubs of Perth Amboy and Monmouth County. For every pint of blood donated, Dr. Tim Lenahan will donate $10 to the Boys…

  • Alborada schedules Taste of Spain gala

    The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre will host a fundraiser, A Taste of Spain: The Dances, Wines and Tapas of Spain, 6-9:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Little Spain Restaurant, 582 New Brunswick Ave., Fords section of Woodbridge. The evening will feature tastings of Spanish regional wines and tapas (little dishes of appetizers), accompanied by flamenco and…

  • Healthy Habitats contest under way

    Conservation Habits=Healthy Habitats is the theme for the 2010 Conservation Poster Contest, sponsored by the Freehold Soil Conservation District and the N.J. Association of Conservation Districts. Students in grades 2-12 in Middlesex and Monmouth counties are invited to learn about the importance of creating and maintaining healthy habitats. By practicing conservation habits, students can have…

  • New hours added to thrift-store schedule

    The Trinity Treasure Thrift Store, Trinity United Methodist Church, 815 Bordentown Ave., Sayreville, is now open 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays (weather permitting) and 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. If the outside temperature reaches 90 degrees, the store will close. For more information, call the church at 732-721-3558.

  • ICS athletic panel sets Sept. 25 car wash

    The Immaculate Conception Athletic Association will sponsor a car wash 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 25 in the Immaculate Conception School (ICS) parking lot, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. All proceeds will benefit the juniorhigh athletic program at Immaculate Conception School, home of the Bulldogs sports teams. Cost is $6 for cars, $8 for trucks/vans/SUVs; add $2 for…

  • Tickets available for legion Pasta Night

    Sons of the American Legion Post No. 25 will host an All-You-Can-Eat Pasta and Much More Night at 5-8 p.m. Oct. 9 at the legion hall, 4 JFK Blvd., Milltown. Donation is $8 for adults, $4 for children under age 12; youngsters ages 5 and under will be admitted free of charge. Tickets are available…

  • Walk for Children in Foster Care Sept. 26

    The N.J. Charity Walks — Walk for Children in Foster Care will take place, rain or shine, Sunday, Sept. 26, at 1:30 p.m. at Buccleuch Park, 321 Easton Ave., New Brunswick. The event will raise funds to help make a difference in the lives of New Jersey’s abused and neglected children. The $30 registration fee…

  • Host families sought for exchange students

    ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) is seeking local host families for English-speaking male and female high school students ages 15-18 from a variety of countries around the world. Each ASSE student is fully insured, brings his or her own personal spending money, and expects to bear his or her share of household responsibilities, as…

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