Tag: Christmas
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Military dad surprises son at Voorhees Elementary School in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE — All six-year-old Abel Towers-Zeller, a kindergartener at Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School, wanted was to have his dad, Timothy Zeller, home for Christmas. Zeller has been away on military duty with the U.S. Army since July. The youngster even wrote it down on a school assignment. He and his mom, Jacqueline, have…
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Music at Saint Mary’s to present Handel’s ‘Messiah’
Music at Saint Mary’s presents Handel’s “Messiah,” a Music at Saint Mary’s Advent-Christmas tradition, at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Saint Mary Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. George Frederik Handel’s timeless oratorio will feature the Saint Mary Chamber Orchestra, four soloists, and the Saint Mary Choral Society under the direction of Christopher M.C. Deibert. Suggested donation is $15.…
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The Grinch helped Edison police collect more toys
EDISON — More than 1,000 toys were collected by the Edison Police Department for the Toys for Tots program to bring joy this holiday season to children in the area. The department has been participating in the program for several years; however, with the help of the foul one himself “The Grinch,” the department got…
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Christmas Fair at St. Luke’s Dec. 2
St Luke’s Episcopal Church will hold its annual Christmas Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 2 at the church, 17 Oak Avenue at the corner of Route 27, Metuchen. The fair has been a Metuchen tradition for many years and is famous for its beautiful holiday offerings, including Christmas wreaths and poinsettias,…
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Handel’s ‘Messiah’ to be performed during candlelit concert
Music at Saint Mary’s will present Handel’s “Messiah” during a candlelit concert at 7 p.m. on Dec. 16 at Saint Mary Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. The Saint Mary Chamber Orchestra and Choral Society’s annual presentation will be under the direction of Maestro Christopher M.C. Deibert. The Advent/Christmas portion of this work will be…
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Church to hold Christmas Cookie Walk on Dec. 16
Corpus Christi Church will hold a Christmas Cookie Walk from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 16 in the church hall, Kamm Avene, South River. Homemade cookies will be sold by the pound.
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Candlelight tea will provide calm during busy Christmas season
The ladies of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church will hold an Advent by Candlelight Tea at 3 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the church, 151 Milltown Road, near the intersection of Harts Lane, East Brunswick. Follow the driveway to the top of the hill. The free program, for women and by women, features music, festive-themed tables,…
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Legion post to hold Christmas party for veterans on Dec. 9
American Legion Post 253 will serve as the host to veterans from the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home for a Christmas party from 1-4 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the Legion post, 50 Devoe Ave., Spotswood. Live music will be provided by Good 2 Go. Pictures by Selfie Snapshots. All are invited to chat, sing…
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Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show set for Nov. 11
Our Lady of Victories Parish will hold its Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 11, at the church, 42 Main St., Sayreville. There will be handmade crafts, stage prizes, a toy wheel, a cake wheel, a gift card wheel, a 50/50 raffle, activities and games for children, a visit…