• Choir to raise voices at Christmas concert

    The Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church Choir will offer its 13th annual Christmas concert, “Celebrating the Nativity of Our Lord in Words and Music,” at 3 p.m. Dec. 15 at the church, 76 Whitehead Ave., South River. Admission is free of charge. Donations to the South River Food Bank are welcome. Refreshments will…

  • Home health aides honored for their service

    Seven home health aides from Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC) in Eatontown recently received awards for “going the extra mile” at the 2013 Home Health Aide Recognition Day. The Home Care Association of New Jersey sponsored the event at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. The Home Health Aide of the…

  • Pets to have photos taken with Santa

    New Beginnings Animal Rescue, East Brunswick, will offer Pet Photos With Santa noon-5 p.m. Dec. 7 at Oasis Chevrolet, Route 9, Old Bridge. Pets, children and families are welcome. Digital photos will be available for $10 each, two for $15, including a holiday frame. Guests will receive a free ornament. There will be complimentary hot…

  • Coats to be distributed Dec. 7 at S.R. church

    Distribution of new or like-new winter coats will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 7 at Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church Hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. The items were collected at East Brunswick township offices, the East Brunswick Recreation and Parks Department, Alternative Integrated Medical Services (AIMS) and the South River administration…

  • Youngsters welcome at Breakfast With Santa

    The South River Primary/Elementary School PTA Adopt-A-Family Program will sponsor its Breakfast With Santa 10-11:30 Dec. 14 in the cafetorium at South River Middle School, Montgomery Street. Youngsters up to age 10 are welcome to attend the event, which will feature break- fast, crafts, games, music and a visit with Santa. Tickets cost $3 each…

  • Police begin ‘Drive Sober’ campaign

    Police officers across the state will be cracking down on drunken drivers as part of the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday campaign. Through Jan. 2, local and state law enforcement officers will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated. The following tips can help…

  • Rummage Sale planned for Dec. 15

    Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge, will hold its Rummage Sale 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 15. Gently used clothing and household items will be offered at a fraction of their value. The public is invited to attend.

  • Crafter’s Show slated at Spotswood church

    The Elizabeth Circle of the Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main St., Spotswood, will sponsor a Crafter’s Show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7. There will be Christmas decorations, jewelry, candles, crocheted items and other items. A snack bar will be available.

  • Coats sought for children and teens

    Source4Teachers, a provider of educational staffing solutions for school districts, is partnering with One Warm Coat to conduct a coat drive for children and teenagers. Clean, gently used coats may be dropped off 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 31 at the local Source4Teachers office, 197 Route 18 south, Suite 3000, South Tower, East…

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