• Shoppers welcome at Frost Vendor Night

    The Frost School PTA will sponsor its Vendor Night 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 15 at the school, 65 Frost Ave., East Brunswick. Local vendors will offer handmade jewelry, chocolates, cosmetics, kitchenware, sports memorabilia, party planning and more. Baked goods also will be available for purchase. Admission is free of charge.

  • Auxiliary seeks aid for McDonald House

    As part of its efforts to help Ronald McDonald House, New Brunswick, the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Unit No. 25, Milltown, has organized a Wish List donation drive. Ronald McDonald House operates through the generous support of area businesses, organizations, civic groups, schools and individuals, as well as through fundraising and special events. Donations…

  • Temple schedules Dec. 1 Rummage Sale

    Congregation Beth Ohr, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge, will hold its Rummage Sale 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 1. Gently used clothing and household items will be offered at a fraction of their value. The public is invited to attend.

  • Local cheerleader to perform during Thanksgiving parade

    SOUTH AMBOY — Sabrina Leff a freshman at Cardinal McCarrick/St. Mary’s High School (CMHS), will perform in the 92nd annual Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. Leff will be one of more than 500 junior high and high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the country who will take part in the oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in…

  • Batter up

    PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN Tom Spats of Old Bridge cheers with his teammates in Sayreville as players participate in the fourth annual Friends of Rose Softball Tournament Nov. 9 to benefit colon cancer research. Rose Hausmann, who has stage 4 colon cancer, organized the event. Players swing for the fences at the charity event. The…

  • Don’t forget fallen heroes who defended nation

    A s September crawled to a close with the end of summer, there was again a missing faction of our state’s population that went largely unnoticed. The last Sunday of September is designated as Gold Star Family/ Mother’s Day, but that group, which is somewhat small but very dedicated, is not what I write this…

  • Weddings should be animal-friendly

    Fall is a beautiful time for weddings, and I encourage soonto wed couples to make sure their special day is as lovely for animals as it is for them by avoiding cruel butterfly and dove releases. Butterflies are extremely delicate and sensitive, yet some companies sell them as party favors. They are stuffed into envelopes…

  • Dog event a success, thanks to many

    We would like to thank Jerry Ust, Sayreville recreation director, his office staff and the Sayreville Recreation Advisory Board for their full support and help with Sayreville recreation’s seventh annual Woofstock-Responsible Dog Ownership Day on Sept. 28. We would also like to say thank you to the Parks Department employees who set up and took…

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