Tag: South Amboy
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South Amboy Knights to hold Cruise Night Sept. 7
The Knights of Columbus of South Amboy will host a Cruise Night from 6-9 p.m. on Sept. 7 on Broadway. Admission is a non-perishable food item. Enjoy oldies music, a 50-50 raffle and trophies for participants. Food and drinks will be available. Proceeds benefit the Knights’ Scholarship Fund. Call Jan at 732 553-9060 for more…
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South Amboy to hold city-wide yard sale Oct. 6 and 7
South Amboy will hold a city-wide yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 6 and 7, rain or shine. All South Amboy residents can participate at no cost. A list of participants will be made available for prospective shoppers. Registration deadline is Oct. 3. To register, contact Jaclyn at [email protected] or call…
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Fundraiser for ‘Stretch’ to be held at Murphy’s Shamrock Inn on Sept. 20
The Friends of South Amboy will hold a fundraiser for Chris “Stretch” Szatkowski from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 20 at Murphy’s Shamrock Inn, 147 S. Pine Ave., South Amboy. The donation of $20 includes beer, wine, soda and food. For more information, visit southamboynj.gov.
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Garbolino Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held Sept. 15
The Janice Garbolino Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held on Sept. 15 at Roosevelt Park, Parsonage Road off Route 1, Edison. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at Lakeview School. 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. Rain or shine. Garbolino was the former Health & Wellness director of the Metuchen branch of the YMCA. She lost her…
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Edison Township, community businesses sponsor YMCA camp
EDISON – A new pilot program started by the Township of Edison allowed children to attend YMCA’s Oakcrest Camp, located on Inman Avenue in Edison. Local businesses were asked to sponsor children so they could have a camp experience, according to information provided by the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA). Several businesses…
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St. Mary’s Church in South Amboy to offer RCIA program
St. Mary’s Church in South Amboy is accepting registration for any adult age 14 or older who is interested in preparing for Baptism, First Communion, and/or Confirmation. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) begins with several weeks of inquiry sessions. Participants will journey through the scriptures and learn more about the Catholic faith and…
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South Amboy holds National Night Out event
SOUTH AMBOY – Residents turned out to support the South Amboy Police Department during National Night Out. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back…
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South Amboy to honor 60-year first aid squad member
SOUTH AMBOY – The City of South Amboy will honor James T. Ryan on Aug. 19 for his lifetime of service to the city, specifically for his 60 years of service with the South Amboy First Aid and Safety Squad. The lifelong resident is believed to have answered more than 15,000 emergency calls through the…
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The Y helps children reach their potential after school
As families transition from summer to fall, the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (Y-MEWSA) offers programs for school-age children to keep them active, busy and engaged in a caring and safe environment during the critical hours after school. Our staff engages youth in learning opportunities and imaginative activities that encourage them to…