• Palmas to perform at Christmas concert

    The Palma Family, including vocalists Angelo, Patsy, Alyssa and Gianine Palma, will present “Born Is the King: A Christmas Celebration Concert” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Sayre Woods Bible Church, 2290 Route 9 South, Old Bridge. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Admission is free of charge. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Child care…

  • Visit with Santa to aid Toys for Tots

    Parents and children are invited to visit with Santa and view the holiday lights and decorations at a private home at 55 Valley Vale Drive, Old Bridge, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14. The house won the Clark Griswold Award five years ago in the Old Bridge Holiday Decorating Contest. Interested parents should bring a…

  • 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…

  • Family offers gratitude for walk participation

    The “Angel on Your Shoulder” walk/run in memory of our daughter Rene Lajewski was held on Sept. 14 at Kennedy Park in Sayreville. More than 250 people were in attendance to support this event. A tree was donated and planted by the Sayreville Shade Tree Commission, and a memorial stone was donated by Mr. Jim…

  • Turkey donation set to inspire others during holiday season

    PEOPLE WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Top: Daniel Passafiume (second from right) supervises his great-grandson William Passafiume (from left), great-granddaughter Danni Passafiume, grandson-in-law Jared Ericksen and granddaughter Diana Passafiume during the 90-year-old’s annual donation of turkeys and hams to St. Bernadette’s Parish in Parlin for the holidays. Above: Passafiume and JoAnne…

  • ‘Folk Dances of India’ performance Dec. 7

    The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission will host its “Folk Dances of India” program at 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Monroe Senior Center, 12 Halsey Reed Road, Monroe. The performance is free, but registration is required. To register, call 732-745-4489.

  • American Boychoir to appear at library

    The American Boychoir will perform at 2 p.m. Dec. 8 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Free tickets are being distributed at the library circulation desk. Ticket holders will be admitted 1:15-1:50 p.m. on the day of the concert. Unclaimed seats will be available for general admission after 1:50 p.m. For…

  • Army of Hope to hold Christmas event

    The New Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 324’s Army of Hope will hold “It’s Beginning to Feel A Lot Like Christmas” at 10 a.m. Dec. 14 at Suydam Farms, located at the corner of Skillman Lane and Route 27, Somerset. The free event will feature Christmas carolers, a wagon ride to the Christmas tree field where…

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