• Rummage Sale planned for Dec. 15

    Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge, will hold its Rummage Sale 11 a.m.-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. For more information, call 732-257- 1523.

  • 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…

  • 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, or two for $15, including a holiday frame. Guests will receive a free ornament. There will be complimentary…

  • Drive-through Christmas story continues

    The 29th anniversary of “A Drive Through The Christmas Story,” the free outdoor display of 20 life-sized Bible scenes, will be presented at Sayre Woods Bible Church, 2290 Route 9 South, Old Bridge, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 6, and 5-9:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8. The display features live characters and animals, holiday music, and related Scripture…

  • Elks selling Christmas trees to benefit BIC

    South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784, 601 Washington Ave., is selling Fraser fir and Douglas fir Christmas trees. The sale will be held 3:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 11:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Sundays. Grave blankets also will be available for purchase. All money raised will be donated to Elks-sponsored…

  • Old Bridge native perseveres after life-altering accident

    Mike Wojcik Mike Wojcik was injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident and can no longer speak, eat solid foods or use his left arm. In order to communicate, the Old Bridge native uses sign language or texts on his cell phone to show people the message on the screen. Wojcik was joined by his father,…

  • Local journalist probes crash of TWA Flight 800

    By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Sayreville-based investigative journalist Kristina Borjesson has spent the last 17 years examining the crash of TWA Flight 800, a 1996 aviation accident that is one of the worst on record in the United States. “Sometimes in one’s career, a story comes along and it won’t let you go,” Borjesson said…

  • VSA New Jersey offers self-portraiture class

    VSA New Jersey has announced a new art program focused on self-portraiture for students ages 3-22 with all types of disabilities. Activities will be centered on enhancing understanding of the elements and principles of the visual arts, as participants explore a variety of mediums, improve communication skills, and learn to appreciate and respond to works…

  • 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…

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