• Tickets available for ‘Wonderful Life’

    GB Productions will present its staged radio play, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” at 8 p.m. Dec. 3, 4 and 6 in the auditorium at St. Thomas the Apostle School, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students. For group rates, tickets or more information, call 732-251-8323 or the…

  • Christmas story set on church grounds

    The 30th annual A Drive Through the Christmas Story, an outdoor display of 10 life-size Bible scenes including live costumed characters, animals and holiday music, will be presented Nov. 28, 29 and 30 and Dec. 5, 6 and 7, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, 5-9:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, on the grounds of Sayre Woods Bible Church,…

  • Seniors to celebrate Christmas on Dec. 5

    The Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Senior Group will host its next gathering at 1 p.m. Dec. 5 in the church’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, Main Street, Sayreville. After a short business meeting, the group’s annual catered Christmas luncheon will be served. To reserve, call Mary Bouchard at 732-727-5056 by Nov. 28. Walk-ins will not be…

  • New Jersey agricultural science scholarship available

    New Jersey residents who are seniors in high school and are planning a career in agriculture or science may apply for the New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award. One winner will be selected and awarded a scholarship to honor their achievements. The New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award, sponsored by Amy Butewicz, a former New Jersey Equestrian…

  • Birthday bash

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Above left: Children’s Librarian Pamela Gunter reads “G is for the Garden State” to a group of youngsters at the Sayreville Public Library in recognition of New Jersey’s 350th anniversary on Nov. 10. Right: Children’s Librarian Leah Kloc leads youngsters in playing New Jersey bingo.

  • Concert to benefit mother, newborn son

    A concert to benefit Jaclyn Squillace Olsen, a 26-year-old area resident who was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer when she was five months pregnant with newborn son Nicholas, is set for 3 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 29-30 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 426, 308 Fourth St., South Amboy. The event is sponsored by Sayreville…

  • DEP rolls out new grant program

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Sandy-impacted municipalities and counties will be vying for a piece of the $50 million in federal grants recently made available to fund projects that would reduce flood risk and enhance resiliency. Bob Considine, spokesman for the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), said the Flood Hazard Risk…

  • Christmas Bazaar, Santa Breakfast slated

    Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) Parish, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will host its Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6. The event will offer a day of holiday shopping, food and family activities. Highlights will include an Old-Fashioned Bake Sale; a New-to-You Christmas booth; a Country Christmas booth; a book booth; a vintage jewelry booth;…

  • Gala, Mass to mark St. Stan’s anniversary

    The Parish of St. Stanislaus Kostka, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville, will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a gala Dec. 14. A celebratory Mass will be held at 3 p.m. at the church, followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m. the Grand Marquis. 1550 Route 9 South, Old Bridge. Dinner tickets are available at the church office.…

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