Tag: South Amboy

  • Info sessions planned for YMCA Teen Leadership Retreat

    Info sessions planned for YMCA Teen Leadership Retreat

    The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) will hold a three-day Teen Leadership Retreat at Camp Mason in Hardwick from Oct. 13-15. The retreat is free of charge for children ages 12-18 who are members of their respective YMCA. Participants of the 7th Grade StrongKids Program are also eligible. Attendees will be…

  • Scout creates care packages for homeless

    Scout creates care packages for homeless

    South Amboy Boy Scout Troop 91 member Erik J. Kuhn was presented with his Eagle Scout award during a Court of Honor conducted at Camp Dill in Clinton Township on July 16. Kuhn’s project, “Care Packages for the Homeless,” had volunteers acquire hundreds of everyday items such as soap, socks, deodorant and blankets. Backpacks were…

  • Chamber’s monthly meeting to include dinner at Camillo’s

    Chamber’s monthly meeting to include dinner at Camillo’s

    The Old Bridge Sayreville South Amboy Chamber of Commerce will hold its September Monthly Member Meeting from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19 at Camillo’s Restaurant, 31 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. The cost is $25 per person and includes penne vodka, eggplant parmigiana, chicken francese or chicken parmigiana, soda, coffee and tea. Cash bar. Non-members welcome. For…

  • Residential units not approved for former C-Town site in South Amboy

    Residential units not approved for former C-Town site in South Amboy

    SOUTH AMBOY – An application that would construct a three-story, 46-residential unit at 611 Bordentown Ave. failed to gain enough votes for approval from the South Amboy Planning Board. The site was home to the C-Town supermarket, which was destroyed in a fire in April 2015 and has been vacant since. C-Town opened in 2013,…

  • Proceeds of fitness classes to benefit Christ Church in South Amboy

    Proceeds of fitness classes to benefit Christ Church in South Amboy

    Christ Church in South Amboy will hold fitness classes at the church, 221 Main St., South Amboy. Cardio interval/kickboxing class will be held from 6:30-7:20 p.m. Mondays. It is a fast-paced, fat burning class. There will be low impact options for safety. Time will be given for a short abdominal session prior to the cool down…

  • Items needed for victims of Hurricane Harvey

    Items needed for victims of Hurricane Harvey

      Residents are asked to donate non-perishable food, water, baby formula and diapers for the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston from 12-7 p.m. today, Aug. 31, at Protection Firehouse, at the corner of David and Feltus streets, South Amboy. The collection will be sent through the Spotswood Fire Department.    

  • South Amboy Arts Council, YMCA partner for workshops

    South Amboy Arts Council, YMCA partner for workshops

    South Amboy’s Arts Council and the South Amboy YMCA will present a new series of evening workshops and classes called Y Art? Because it Matters! The partnership will create awareness for both organizations while providing enriching programs for the community. The Paradox Process: A Feeling Miracle with Thomas M. Jones, New York author and psychotherapist,…

  • South Amboy Elks to hold Steak Night Aug. 31

    South Amboy Elks to hold Steak Night Aug. 31

    The South Amboy Elks will sponsor a steak night from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 31 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave., South Amboy. Dinner will include steak, baked potato, vegetables, coffee, tea and desserts. The cost is $15 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance by visiting the lodge or by calling 732-727-7170.  

  • YMCA partners with Jersey Cares for volunteer event

    YMCA partners with Jersey Cares for volunteer event

    SOUTH AMBOY – The YMCA of South Amboy partnered with lawyers and paralegals for a day of fun and learning. About 40 representatives of Fragoman, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP of Matawan met with camp counselors and the CAMP SAY participants on Aug. 1 through the Jersey Cares program. The lawyers taught campers how to…