Tag: South Amboy

  • The Y helps children reach their potential after school

    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…

  • Sacred Heart Church to hold celebration of peace on Aug. 26

    Sacred Heart Church to hold celebration of peace on Aug. 26

    A celebration for peace will be held on Aug. 26 at Sacred Heart Church, 531 Washington Ave., South Amboy, in honor of Our Lady of Czestochowa. The Altar Rosary and Holy Name societies welcome the public for an afternoon of prayer and song. Mass at noon will be followed at 1 p.m. by the Exposition…

  • South Amboy church to hold flea market Aug. 11

    South Amboy church to hold flea market Aug. 11

    First Presbyterian Church will hold a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 11 on the church grounds, 150 N. Broadway in South Amboy, next to City Hall. Foods, snacks, jewelry, clothes and more will be sold. For more information, call 732-721-4516, email [email protected] or visit fpcsachurch.org.

  • South Amboy Library announces events for August

    South Amboy Library announces events for August

    The Sadie Pope Dowdell Library will hold 3-D Printer Magic programs from 3-4 p.m. Fridays during August. A new project will be printed each week including Charizard from the Pokemon franchise, Dragons, a helmet from the Full Metal Alchemist franchise and and a figurine of the character Future Trunks from the Dragonball Z franchise. Teens…

  • St. Mary’s High School Class of 1968 to hold 50th reunion on Oct. 6

    St. Mary’s High School Class of 1968 to hold 50th reunion on Oct. 6

    St. Mary’s High School Class of 1968, South Amboy, will celebrate its 50th class reunion from 6-11 p.m. on Oct. 6 at Doolan’s Shore Club, 700 Route 71, Spring Lake Heights. Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. There will be a buffet dinner, DJ music and an open bar. The cost is $110 per person.…

  • Dowdell Library announces summer fun programs

    Dowdell Library announces summer fun programs

    The Dowdell Library will offer summer clubs for children, teens and adults, who will have a chance to win prizes. Virtual Reality goggles will be available from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on July 9 for children, followed by an adult program at 5 p.m. Adults will have the opportunity to play video games on Tuesdays, July 10…

  • South Amboy Elks will hold Thanksgiving in July

    South Amboy Elks will hold Thanksgiving in July

    South Amboy Elks will hold Thanksgiving in July from 6-8 p.m. on July 26 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave., South Amboy. There will be fresh roasted turkey breast, homemade gravy, mashed potatoes, sausage stuffing, vegetable medley, cranberry sauce, dessert and coffee. Cost is $12 in advance or $15 at the door for adults; children…

  • South Amboy startup attempts to block robocalls

    South Amboy startup attempts to block robocalls

    SOUTH AMBOY – Officials are trying to find a way to stop, or at least slow down, the unwanted spam call. Congressman Frank Pallone (D-Middlesex, Monmouth) visited South Amboy on June 19 to introduce proposed legislation to stop unwanted robocalls. The visit took place at the headquarters of TelTech, a startup company that works to…

  • South Amboy to hold Independence Day festivities

    South Amboy to hold Independence Day festivities

    South Amboy will sponsor fireworks and a boat parade on the Raritan Bay on July 3. Rain date July 5. There will be entertainment, food, children’s activities, a food truck carnival, music by DJ Emerson Jones, a game trailer, a rock wall and inflatables beginning at 4 p.m. at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park. For more…