• House-decorating contest underway

    The Sayreville Recreation Department is sponsoring its annual Holiday House-Decorating Contest. Registration deadline is Dec. 13. Judging will take place Dec. 17. Prizes will be awarded. For more information and to register, call 732-390-7092 or 732-390-7096.

  • KidZdent collects 100 pairs of new socks

    KidZdent of Old Bridge collected more than 100 pairs of socks to donate to the Old Bridge Food Bank through the Hannah’s Socks foundation. Hannah’s Socks provides new socks to people in need through its mission “Warm Feet, Warm Hearts.”

  • Charity basketball game set for Dec. 21

    The Friends of South Amboy will sponsor its Night of Charity Basketball and Dinner Buffet on Dec. 21 to benefit Samantha Carey and Kaitlyn Kehoe, two local children who have been diagnosed with cancer. The event will begin at 4 p.m. with a boys junior varsity basketball game, followed by a girls varsity game at…

  • Church thrift store slates Dec. 17-21 sale

    The Share Good Thrift Shoppe, an initiative of Sayreville United Methodist Church, in partnership with Simpson United Methodist Church, Old Bridge, will hold a Bag Sale Dec. 17-21 at the shop, Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St. Store entrance is on Ida Street, off Pulaski Avenue. The shop is open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.…

  • Program offers lung cancer screenings

    Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. According to the National Cancer Institute, smoking is the biggest risk factor for developing the disease. Aiming to promote the early detection of this disease, the Thoracic Oncology Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) has partnered with its flagship…

  • Kindergarten Band coming to museum

    Residents are invited to play in The Kindergarten Band, featuring “Sleigh Ride” as performed by the Browntown PTA Players of the 1950s and ’60s, 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Thomas Warne Museum, 4216 Route 516, Old Bridge. Admission is free of charge. Complimentary refreshments will be served. For more information, call 732-566- 5029 or…

  • Santa Claus coming to town on fire truck

    The Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Company will escort Santa Claus around the district from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 13 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 14. Lights, sirens and holiday music will announce Santa’s arrival. Residents are encouraged to come out, wave and receive a candy cane from Santa’s helpers. For Santa’s schedule and route, email [email protected].

  • Salon taking part in Socks for Seniors drive

    Vogue Hair and Nail Studios, 3153 Route 9 North, Old Bridge, is an official drop-off site for the 2013 Socks for Seniors Holiday Sock Drive. New socks to benefit the cause may be dropped off at the salon. For more information, call 732-679- 2822.

  • Toys for Tots drive continues in Old Bridge

    Reformed Church Home, 1990 Route 18 North, just north of Ferry Road, Old Bridge, has partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots to collect holiday gifts for needy children, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily through Dec. 18. The public is invited to drop off new, unwrapped children’s toys. Donations will be distributed as…

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