• Volunteers bring winter coats to those in need

    Students dry-clean donated clothes By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer The most wonderful time of the year is not necessarily the most wonderful time for everyone, especially those lacking basic comforts. “There are so many people, between storms and the economy, who are really struggling and need assistance,” Shari Levy said. Levy volunteers her time to…

  • New Royalty to headline benefit for child who is fighting cancer

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent There is no need to curtsy, but the audience members are likely to clap their hands and possibly dance. The New Royalty, an indie pop rock band whose members are area residents, will headline a special benefit at The Saint, 601 Main St., Asbury Park, from 1-5 p.m. Nov. 30. The…

  • St. Mary’s to sponsor Craft/Vendor Show

    St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church, 30 Jackson St., South River, will host its first Craft/Vendor Show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 15. The event will feature breakfast with Santa, face-painting, sand art and a 50/50 raffle. More than 25 crafters and vendors will be in attendance. Refreshments will be available.

  • ‘Folk Dances of India’ performance slated

    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 the commission at 732-745-4489.

  • Christmas, candle sales to benefit library

    The Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library will host two holiday events at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. A Partylite Candle Sale, featuring candles and accessories, is set for 1 p.m. Dec. 5. Catalogs are available in the library. Payment is due when ordering. Refreshments will be served. The annual Christmas Sale, featuring recycled and…

  • Center Stage locations accepting donations

    The Center Stage Dance and Theater schools of East Brunswick, Marlboro and Ocean are coordinating efforts with the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and the HomeFront shelter, and will serve as a registered drop-off site for donations through Dec. 13. Through the holiday food drive, nonperishable and ready-to-eat meals such as soups, stews, spaghetti…

  • Trinity United to hold Bible study on grief

    The Rev. Hillary Johnson of Trinity United Methodist Church, Spotswood, is offering a three-week fellowship and Bible study around the topic of grief and sadness. The study and prayer group will begin Dec. 5 and continue for the next two Wednesday evenings. The group will meet at 6 p.m. for a simple meal, and the…

  • 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…

  • Show’s filming at Skylark answers the question ‘What Would You Do?’

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Skylark Diner employees Jessica Chen of Carteret, left, Kelly Leone of Piscataway, second from left, and Selma Sanderson of Milltown, join ABC’s “Primetime: What Would You Do?” host John Quinones during the show’s taping at the Edison diner. EDISON — It seems as if the smallest break of a social…

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