Tag: South Amboy
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YMCA of MEWSA offers help during government shutdown
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison Woodbridge and South Amboy is offering a one-month free membership to any federal worker who is impacted by the government shutdown. Information related to each branch can be found at www.ymcaofmewsa.org YMCA members who are government employees are asked to bring a proof of employment and a government-issued ID to any…
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This February, feel the love at Sadie Pope Dowdell Library
South Amboy’s Sadie Pope Dowdell is offering services to those preparing their tax returns. Individuals earning less than $64,000 annually are eligible to sign up for the free VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. The ongoing Digital Café program offers tech assistance three times weekly: noon to 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and 6:30-8 p.m.…
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YMCA to offer yearlong Diabetes Prevention Program
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy is offering a Diabetes Prevention Program to people who are at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. The program helps individuals adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by eating healthier, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight in order to reduce their chances of…
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Holistic approach at YMCA of MEWSA prepares children for life
At Y day camp, we are here to make your children feel welcome: to help them quickly realize this is a place where they belong and can be themselves, try new things, make new friends and be a part of something great. We’re here to surround every child with support, guidance and fantastic chances to…
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South Amboy Elks to hold pancake breakfast Jan. 20
The South Amboy Elks will hold a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon on Jan. 20 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave., South Amboy. There will be a buffet of pancakes, scrambled eggs, breakfast meats, potatoes, sweets, breads, coffee, tea and juice. The cost is $9 per person, or $5 for children 7 and…
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YMCA branches to hold job fairs Jan. 15-16
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) will hold job fairs to fill many different positions available within their branches and at some of the Early Learning Centers. Some available positions include Welcome Center staff, assistant teachers and counselors, CDL bus drivers, lifeguards and enrichment instructors. The current schedule is: 4-7 p.m.…
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YMCA of MEWSA appoints Joseph Cascio to Y’s Board of Directors
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy appointed Joseph Cascio to the YMCA Board of Directors during their December meeting. Cascio currently serves as the senior vice president of sales and marketing for SMT Expo, a division of Glenmore Industries, with its main office in Edison. Cascio has spent more than 22 years…
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Dads, daughters invited to dance sponsored by South Amboy-Sayreville Rotary Club
The South Amboy-Sayreville Rotary Club will hold its 14th annual Dad-Daughter Date Night from 7-10 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the VFW Hall on Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. The cost is $60 per couple, and $25 for each additional girl. Payment is due by Jan. 18. Cost is $10 more at the door, if space…
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South Amboy PBA tree lighting honors line of duty deaths during 2018
PHOTO COURTESY OF JAMIE NOREK South Amboy PBA Local 63 held its second annual Line of Duty Memorial Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 6, commemorating all law enforcement officer and K9 line of duty deaths for 2018. Each ornament is a handmade plastic tile with the officer’s name, photo, agency and end of watch…
