• Monmouth Park racetrack betting on fantasy sports

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer While wagering on sporting events remains prohibited, Monmouth Park racetrack is aiming to tap the growing market of fantasy football players. Dennis Drazin, advisor to Darby Development, operator of Monmouth Park, said on Dec. 1 he has set meetings with different companies that could run the fantasy football program at…

  • Interim director in place at Helmetta shelter

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer HELMETTA — The New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA) has named an interim director of the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter. The action follows the Borough Council’s decision to turn management duties over to the NJSPCA and suspend the shelter’s director and assistant director without…

  • Indian Cultural Society to present comedy performance, dinner

    The Indian Cultural Society will present Molière’s comic masterpiece, “Tartuffe,” on Dec. 14 at North Brunswick Township High School, 98 Raider Road. Seating for the pre-dinner performance will begin at 2 p.m., with the curtain rising at 2:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. For the play only, seating begins at 6 p.m.…

  • Sammy’s Hope seeks donations, volunteers throughout December

    As Sammy’s Hope Animal Welfare & Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., Sayreville, prepares to open its doors to homeless dogs and cats, all monetary donations made through Dec. 31 will be doubled by an anonymous donor, up to $10,000. The funds will help get the new center up and running by Jan. 1, 2015. The…

  • Tickets available for dinner, show

    Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Middlesex County will sponsor its annual fundraising Dinner and Show at 5 p.m. Dec. 14 at the JFK Conference Center, 70 James St., Edison. Proceeds will support the Holocaust Survivor Services and Kosher Meals on Wheels programs. Cost is $50 per person and includes admission, entertainment by singing impressionist Eric…

  • Community invited to Breakfast With Santa

    Trinity Presbyterian Church will host its Breakfast With Santa 8:30-10:30 a.m. Dec. 13 in the church hall, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The event will feature a hot breakfast including pancakes, sausage, eggs, orange juice and warm beverages. There will be a magic show, face painting and a visit from Santa. Guests should bring their…

  • House-decorating contest underway

    The Sayreville Recreation Department is sponsoring its annual Holiday House-Decorating Contest. Registration deadline is Dec. 12. Judging will take place Dec. 16. Prizes will be awarded. For more information and to register, call 732-390-7092 or 732-390-7096.

  • Holiday Craft Fair coming to senior center

    The Old Bridge Senior Center will hold its annual Holiday Craft Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6 at the senior center, 1 Old Bridge Plaza. Vendor spaces cost $20 each. Lunch will be available for purchase. For more information, call 732-721- 5600.

  • Pets invited to pose for photos with Santa

    New Beginnings Animal Rescue, 706-R Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, will offer its Pet Photos With Santa 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Digital photos will be available at a cost of $10 for one, $15 for two, including a holiday frame folder. Pets, children and families welcome. A Holiday Pet Boutique will feature gifts for cats…

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