• New Jersey coalition steps up its fight against domestic violence

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer October marks domestic violence awareness month. In New Jersey, the call to action to combat domestic violence was marked in part by the renaming of the New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women to the New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence. On Oct. 1 at the steps of the New…

  • Middlesex celebrates fire, EMS volunteers

    SAYREVILLE – Middlesex County recently held an event to celebrate and applaud the efforts of fire and EMS volunteers throughout the county. “Middlesex County Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Appreciation Day” was held Sept. 27 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy in Sayreville. The event was part of the county’s “Year of the Volunteer” celebration. The…

  • Vendors welcome at Indoor Flea Market

    The Cheesequake Village Activities Club will hold its Indoor Flea Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24 in the Cheesequake Village Ballroom, 33 Galewood Drive, Matawan (Old Bridge). Vendors are sought. Cost is $15 for one table, $25 for two. Clothes vendors are not needed. Refreshments will be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds…

  • Halloween 5K, party to benefit LiveStrong

    The South Amboy YMCA will hold its Halloween Bash, 5K and 1-Mile Walk 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 24 at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, South Amboy. The 5K and 1- Mile Walk will begin at 11 a.m. The event also will feature family activities. All proceeds will support the Live- Strong at the YMCA program, a physical-activity…

  • HSA selling tickets for St. Stan’s Coach Bingo

    St. Stan’s HSA will host its third annual Coach Bingo fundraiser Oct. 16 at St. Stanislaus School, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Calling will begin at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $30 per person and includes 12 games of bingo (three cards per game), coffee, tea and dessert. All guests are…

  • House Decorating Contest set for Oct. 21

    The Sayreville Recreation Department will hold its annual Halloween House Decorating Contest on Oct. 21. Residents interested in registering their house to be judged must call the Recreation Department at 732-390-7092 by Oct. 16. Judging will take place after 5 p.m. Oct. 21. Prizes will be awarded to the best three decorated houses.

  • Vendors sought for PTA flea market

    The Carl Sandburg Middle School PTA Flea Market is set for 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 17 in the parking lot at the school, 3439 Route 516, Old Bridge. The event will take place rain or shine. Home-party, direct-sale and individual vendors are sought. Space rental is $15. All spaces must be purchased in advance. Registration deadline…

  • ‘Celebrity Storytime’ set at Halloween party

    The Sadie Pope Dowdell Library will sponsor a children’s Halloween party and a “Celebrity Storytime” program with Mickey Gross 3:45 p.m. Oct. 26 at the library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, adjacent to South Amboy High School, off O’Leary Boulevard. The event will feature refreshments and prizes. Youngsters are invited to come in costume. Admission…

  • Visit with Santa to aid Toys for Tots

    Parents and children are invited to visit with Santa and view the holiday lights and decorations at the Mahoney residence, 55 Valley Vale Drive, Old Bridge, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12. Interested parents should bring a camera to take their child’s photo with Santa. The event also will feature holiday lights, decorations, hot chocolate…

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