• One religion that respects many

    Your recent article “Interfaith Families Embrace Holidays” was heartwarming as it showed people’s acceptance and enjoyment of each others’ traditions, but it left me wishing for more for these folks, that is, the support of a faith community of their own and the challenge of going deeper to explore their values and beliefs. The denomination…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A deer blends in with the surrounding brush on an early winter day.

  • Knights of Columbus hosts breakfast benefit

    St Ambrose Knights of Columbus will hold a breakfast to benefit the children’s fund 8 a.m. to noon on Jan. 4 at 1 Frederick Place, Old Bridge. The cost is $8 for adults or $6 for children.

  • Food-pantry drive ongoing at church

    The First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy, 150 North Broadway, continues to accept nonperishable food and/or monetary donations to help support its community food pantry. Donations may be brought 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to the church office. Interested donors also may call the church secretary at 732-721-4516 for more information.

  • Talk to address how to use e-readers, tablets

    Tech-gadget guru Karlton Utter will discuss the basics of using new e-readers and tablets 2-4 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road. Participants should bring their devices to the session. Information on how to save money by borrowing e-books from the library also will be provided. The event is not designed as…

  • Registration for ESL class required in Old Bridge

    The Old Bridge Public Library will begin registration for the spring session of ESL Conversation classes on Jan. 12. The classes are held at 7 p.m. Tuesday evenings, beginning Feb. 3. The 13-week program enables participants to learn about life in the United States, increase their vocabulary and even make new friends, while providing a…

  • Seminar sheds light on Obama’s immigration reforms

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Members of the South-Asian community discussed the impact of immigration reforms during a recent forum sponsored by the Indian Business Association (IBA). “This was a very important seminar that we felt addressed a need in the community,” IBA President Dhiren Amin said of the Dec. 18 event at the Mirage Banquet…

  • Tricky Tray to raise funds for high school

    Spotswood High School will host a Tricky Tray gift auction on Jan. 30 at 105 Summerhill Road, Spotswood. The snow date is Feb. 6. Doors open at 6 p.m. with calling to begin at 7:30 p.m. The event, open to adults only, will benefit the school’s Project Graduation 2015. Tickets are $10 and will include…

  • Lecture to cover rights of students with disabilities

    Lori M. Gaines, a former special education teacher who now focuses her legal practice on special education law, will explain the rights of students with disabilities and the responsibilities owed to these students by their school districts, as prescribed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, during a free program at 7 p.m. Jan. 29…

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