Tag: South Amboy
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YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy joins Welcoming America in celebrating new Americans during Welcoming Week
During Welcoming Week, taking place on Sept. 13-22, the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) will join Welcoming America and hundreds of YMCAs and other organizations nationwide in holding events to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to communities and bring together all residents in a spirit of unity. Welcoming Week activities are open to…
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Because She Is offers workshops, art sessions for survivors of abuse
Because She Is, a non-profit volunteer organization that provides free support services for survivors of physical, emotional and sexual assault and abuse, will host two clinician-led workshops and a series of art therapy sessions in September and October. Participants are invited from Middlesex and Monmouth counties, at no cost. The workshops will be conducted by…
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Coughlin receives Middlesex County College’s L’Hommedieu Award
EDISON – Craig Coughlin, speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly, received the Paige D. L’Hommedieu Award from Middlesex County College at its Fall Convocation on Aug. 26. He was presented the award for his leadership in the state and service to the people of Middlesex County. “Speaker Coughlin has long been a champion of…
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Appellate Court affirms Lodzinski’s conviction in killing of son, Timmy
NEW BRUNSWICK – A day after what would have been Timothy Wiltsey’s 34th birthday, a New Jersey Appellate Court affirmed the conviction of his mother, Michelle Lodzinski, formerly of South Amboy, for killing him when he was 5 years old. Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey announced the New Jersey Appellate Division’s 34-page affirmation in…
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Sacred Heart Church to hold ceremony for Blessed Mother
The Altar Rosary and Holy Name societies of Sacred Heart Church will honor the Blessed Mother in prayer and song for her birthday at 1 p.m. Sept. 8 at the church, 531 Washington Ave., South Amboy. All are invited. The service will reflect on the Nativity of Mary for the strengthening of the family. Refreshments…
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YMCA of MEWSA offers afterschool programs
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) offers programs to school-age children throughout Avenel, Colonia, Edison, Fords, Iselin, Metuchen, Sayreville, Sewaren, South Amboy and Woodbridge to keep youth active, busy and engaged during out-of-school time. In the Y’s afterschool programs, youth engage in physical activities, learning opportunities and imaginative programs; have the…
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Registration open for Garbolino Memorial 5K
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy will hold its annual Janice Garbolino Memorial 5K Run/Walk on Sept 14 at Roosevelt Park in Edison in front of the Lakeview School. It will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. with post-race awards at 9:30 a.m. Rain or shine. Registration is open; early bird rates are…
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South Amboy Elks to hold hamburger dinner on July 11
The South Amboy Elks will hold a dinner to benefit its Peer Leadership Program from 6-8 p.m. on July 11 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave., South Amboy. Menu includes hamburger or cheeseburger, shrimp skewer, shrimp and sausage skewer, corn and macaroni salad. Cost is $8 per meal. For more information, call 732-727-7170.
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South Amboy Elks to hold Thanksgiving in July dinner
South Amboy Elks will hold a Thanksgiving in July Dinner from 6-8 p.m. on July 25 at the lodge, 601 Washington Ave., South Amboy. Menu includes fresh roasted turkey breast with gravy, homemade sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetable medley, cranberry sauce, dessert, coffee and tea. Adults cost $15. Children 8 and under are $6. Tickets…
