• Frances Mickett

    Mrs. Mickett, 92, of East Brunswick, died Nov. 11, 2013, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was the founder of the Crisis Room at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, East Brunswick, and served as its director for more than 30 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Mickett Jr. Surviving are a…

  • Frances Mickett

    Mrs. Mickett, 92, of East Brunswick, died Nov. 11, 2013, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was the founder of the Crisis Room at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, East Brunswick, and served as its director for more than 30 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Mickett Jr. Surviving are a…

  • Church selling grave blankets and wreaths

    Trinity United Methodist Church, 815 Bordentown Ave., Sayreville, is conducting a sale of Christmas wreaths and grave blankets. Large decorated wreaths are priced at $22 each. Grave blankets come in two sizes; cost is $18 for a small blanket, $28 for a large. To order, call Marie at 732-754-0055 or Lori at 732-763-6232. The items…

  • 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…

  • Food drive

    PHOTO COURTESY OF AMBOY BANK Percy Williams, from left, a volunteer at the Old Bridge Food Bank; Anthony Detoro, Amboy Bank vice president of branch administration; Gregory Scharpf, Amboy Bank senior vice president; and Jennifer Flaherty of the Old Bridge Food Bank load up two vans with food collected during Amboy Bank’s food drive. All…

  • Donors sought for Knights blood drive

    Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus will hold a blood drive 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Knights council home, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville.

  • Beth Ohr to host rummage sale

    Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge, will hold a rummage sale, open to the public, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1. Gently-used clothing and household items will be offered at a discounted rate. For more information, call 732-257-1523.

  • Hands-on learning

    Fifth-grader Taylor G. Peele discusses supernova stars with Ryan Dickson as students from Samsel Upper Elementary School in Sayreville became teachers for the evening, explaining scientific principals to their parents, fellow students and teachers during Family Science Night on Nov. 20. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Laura Horlein, left, a fifth-grade special-education teacher, gets her hands…

  • Granny’s Cellar craft show set for Nov. 30

    The Granny’s Cellar craft show will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Immaculate Conception School auditorium, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. More than 75 crafters will display homemade items. Admission is $2 per person and free for children.

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