Notice: Community Announcements or “Shorts”
The Amboy Guardian is committed to serving the community. However, due to the rising cost of print publication, we are forced to now charge a small fee for community announcements in our print version. We will provide one complimentary short paragraph or “short” per event. After your event “short” is published for one week, there will be a $5.00 fee per week charge for each additional “short” published pertaining to that particular event. For those who pay for a display ad, there will be no fee for additional shorts pertaining to the event in the paid display ad. To our regular loyal advertisers who hold community events, your “short” announcements will remain complimentary. Effective 1/1/16. Thank you.
Carolyn Maxwell, Owner/Editor/Publisher
Katherine Massopust, Asst. Editor/Writer/Layout
The Amboy Guardian.
Raritan Bay Cruisers Car Show
Starting on Tuesdays, May 10 – Sept. 27, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., weather permitting. Pizza Hut, Rte. 9, Woodbridge (Wal-Mart Parking Lot) Trophies awarded, plus one Cancer Trophy Award. For more info call 732-585-7365.
Second Annual Shoes 4 L.O.V.E. Shoe Drive
PERTH AMBOY – 2nd Annual Shoes 4 L.O.V.E. Shoe Drive, June 6 – August 8. Drop Off Location: Sneaker Ferry 156 Smith Street, Perth Amboy. Sneaker Ferry & Love Only Veins Eternity will be hosting their 2nd Annual Shoe Drive in partnership with the non-profit organization, Soles 4 Souls. Donate lightly-worn shoes that you don’t use anymore! Shoes will be donated to underprivileged children and families in Coast Rica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Jamaica, Philippines. “LIVE OUT THE MISSION” & DONATE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Follow us on Instagram for updates and more information @spreadlove_3 @sneakerferry @soles4souls
NJ Conservative GOP Monthly Meeting
WOODBRIDGE – The next meeting of the NJ Conservative GOP will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 7:30PM at J.J. Elek Realty (2nd Fl. conference room), 117 Main St., Woodbridge, NJ 07095. The guest speaker will be Commissioner Steven Rogers of Nutly, NJ. Steven Rogers is a Senior Military Intelligence Officer, USN (Retired), FBI National JTTF 2001-2004, and Steven is an adviser to the Donald J. Trump for President campaign 2016! He has appeared numerous times on FOX and CNN. For additional information contact: 732-596-2116.
Poet’s Wednesdays
WOODBRIDGE –
July 13 – Shawnte Orion
Aug. 10 – Jason Allen & Brian Finelli
Sept. 14 – Ken Greenley
Barron Art’s Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge, 732-634-0413, Free Admission.
Workshop 7 p.m.; Poetry Reading 8 p.m. -10 p.m.,
For more info, contact Poetry Director Deborah C. LaVeglia at 908-272-3141 or email: poetred@aol.com. Website: www.poetswednesday.com
Edison AARP Ch. 3446
EDISON – June 20-24: New Hampshire-Indian Head Inn-Tour & More: Call Bob at 732-885-1789 for more information. A few subscriptions are available for the Paper Mill Playhouse 2016-2017 season. Call Doris at 732-603-8788 for reservations.
All trips are open to the public.
Eyeglasses for the Lions Club, as well as canned food and miscellaneous items for veterans, hospitals, and nursing homes will be collected at the meeting.
For additional information on the chapter or upcoming events, visit our website at www.edisonaarp.org.
Edison AARP Ch. 3446
EDISON – AARP Driver Safety program will be held on June 28, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Call Bob at 732-885-1789 for reservations.
October 3-5, 2016: Boston, MA Package – Call Bob at 732-885-1789 for information.
October 12, 2016: Octoberfest at Doolans, Spring Lake – Call Mary Ann at 732-287-3659 for information.
Canned food and miscellaneous items for veterans, hospitals, and nursing homes will be collected at the meeting. New socks will also be collected for children at NJ Institute for Disabilities in Menlo Park. For additional information on the chapter or upcoming events, visit our website at www.edisonaarp.org.
Childbirth Education
PERTH AMBOY… Raritan Bay Medical Center, a member of the Meridian Health family, is holding an Accelerated Childbirth Education class, Thursday, June 30, 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The class is designed to help expectant parents better understand the childbearing process and is intended for those with limited time. A registered nurse with special training in labor, delivery and infant care facilitates the class. It will be held at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA, 357 New Brunswick Ave., Lower Level, Perth Amboy, NJ. The fee for the class is $75 per couple. Registration required, call 1-800-DOCTORS (1-800-362-8677) and reference zip code 08861.
Independence Day Celebration
SAYREVILLE – Independence Day Celebration July 2 at 4:00 p.m. Kennedy Park – 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Live Musical entertainment 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. by Glen Burtnik and Friends “Summer of Love Concert Tour” Activities all FREE from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. include: Children’s Rides & Games, Food Court, Pony Rides, Hot Dog eating contest and culminating the day’s events a spectacular Fireworks Display starts approximately 9:30 p.m. Rain date: July 3rd.
Woodbridge Fireworks
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge Township will host its Independence Day fireworks celebration on Sunday, July 3 this year, with a rain date of Tuesday, July 5. Fireworks will go off from Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park in Sewaren. The gates open at 4 p.m. and there will be no reserved seating; first come, first served. No alcoholic beverages allowed in the park. Live music by AM Gold. Bring your lawn chair and join your neighbors under the stars!
A.C. Bus Trip – San Salvador Seniors
PERTH AMBOY – The San Salvador Seniors are sponsoring a bus trip to Caesar’s Casino in AC on Thursday, July 7. Bus leaves 12 Noon from the Perth Amboy Knights of Columbus, High Street, Perth Amboy. Cost 30 pp. Receive $30 back in slot dollars. For more info call Joe at 732-826-0819.
Cool Yard Sale
178 Market St., Perth Amboy, Saturday, July 9, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Comics – Superman, Spiderman, Batman & Others Classic Movies on VHS, Toy Soldiers, Clothing, Assorted Items.
Mets Trip – South Amboy Knights of Columbus
SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Knights of Columbus sponsor an outing to beautiful Citi Field to see the National League champion Mets battle division rival Washington Nationals with Daniel Murphy in a July 9 game at 7:15 p.m. Cost of $100 includes round trip motor coach transportation, sandwich, snacks, water, and soft drinks. Motor coach leaves the parking lot at 308 Fourth St., South Amboy at 3 p.m. For reservations call Steve at 732-727-1707
Snakes-n-Scales
SOUTH AMBOY – Meet live animals! Wednesday, July 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library located adjacent to South Amboy High School. For more info: call 732-721-6060 or email comments@dowdell.org
Moonlight Music Series
PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy Artworks is partnering with the Historic City of Perth Amboy’s Ferry Slip Museum to present a Spring/Summer 2016 live music series at the Ferry Slip. Enjoy great live music, the moonrise over Raritan Bay and check out the Ferry Slip Museum. The free live music events are from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at 200 Front St, Perth Amboy. Dates include: July 16, Knottyrocker play Roots Punk; Reggae; Aug. 20, Deivito & Jenique play Spanglish Sea Shanties.
Live Music Series
PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy Artworks presents Live Music Series. Free and all ages Saturdays! July 16 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip Museum, 200 Front St., Perth Amboy. For more info call 732-877-8300. www.PerthAmboyArtworks.com.
Kearny Cottage Historical Association Berry Festival
Sunday, July 17. Flea Market – $10 per space (bring your own table). Civil War Re-enactors, Black Powder Demonstration, Berry Refreshments Available. Rain Date July 24.
Universal Training Institute Open House
Register Now to Become a Licensed Practical Nurse Or Certified Nursing Assistant. Open House on July 30, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. LPN Classes start September 12, 2016. Day & Evening CNA Classes start July 18, 2016. Located at 174 Jefferson St., 2nd Floor, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, 732-826-0155. Visit our website at www.universaluti.com.
“Stop Dreaming and Start Doing” ENROLLING NOW!! FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY.
AC Bus Trip – Hungarian Reformed Church
PERTH AMBOY – Atlantic City Bus Trip to Resorts Casino on Sunday, August 7, 2016 Sponsored by the Fellowship Circle of the Hungarian Reformed Church, 331 Kirkland Place Perth Amboy. Bus leaves the church at 12:00 noon for a 6 hour stay at the Casino from when we arrive in AC. Cost: $27 per person. You will receive $25 in slot play. Bagged lunch provided. To reserve a seat call: 732-261-8726. Payment due ASAP.
Frog Hollow Annual 5K Run & Health Walk Postponed
SOUTH AMBOY – Due to unfortunate circumstances the Frog Hollow 5K Run & Health Walk has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 11, 2016. The Frog Hollow Swim and Tennis Club is located on Ferris St. off of South Pine Ave. in South Amboy, NJ. For additional information call race director, Danny McCrone at 732-721-6592 or go to www.froghollowswim.com
Ask the Rabbi
EDISON – “Ask the Rabbi” with Rabbi Saks from Congregation Beth Mordecai of Perth Amboy, in the Menlo Park Mall food court, every Wednesday from 12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m. All questions will be answered. Everyone is invited to ask.
Digital Café
SOUTH AMBOY – Drop in assistance with downloadable materials such as eBooks, eAudio, eMagazines or Movies. Mondays 12 noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Dowdell Library, adjacent to South Amboy High School. For more info call: 732-721-6060 or email: comments@dowdell.org website: www.dowdell.org.
Live Music
PERTH AMBOY – Live Music every Saturday Night at 8 p.m. at Al Cibelli’s Night Club, 1096 Convery Blvd., Perth Amboy. Music in the downstairs lounge. Must be 21 to enter and drink. Extra parking across the street.
Adult Scrabble Club
SOUTH AMBOY – Finger Plays, Sadie Pope Dowdell Library – Adjacent To High School, South Amboy. K E Y B O A R D K O N T E S T J U N E 8 3- 5 Every Monday 12 Pm -2 Pm You Don’t Need To Be A Word Whiz To Enjoy A Good Game Of Scrabble! Come And Play A Game And Make New Friends! For more info call 732-721-6060 or email: Comments@Dowdell.Org Website: www.Dowdell.Org
Have You Volunteered Lately?
PERTH AMBOY – The first and biggest benefit AmeriCorps VISTA members get is the satisfaction of incorporating service into their lives and making a difference in their community and country. The intangible benefits alone, such as pride, satisfaction and accomplishment are worthwhile reasons to serve. There are other benefits as well including awards, job and education certifications, professional development, and more. For more info call the Jewish Renaissance Medical Center, 275 Hobart Street, Perth Amboy.
Food Pantry
SAYREVILLE – Each month on the third Thursday of the month our Food Pantry “Daily Bread” distributes food for those in need. Between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Faith Fellowship Ministries, 2707 Main St., Sayreville. For more info call (732)727-9500 ext. 1704
3D Printer News
SOUTH AMBOY – Every Thursday from 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m. at the Dowdell Library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy, adjacent to South Amboy Middle High School. Stop in and watch our 3D Printer In action! New design every week! For more info call 732-721-6060 or email comments@dowdell.org or go to www.dowdell.org
Open Jam Night
PERTH AMBOY – Stageright Studios Presents Open Jam Night every Wednesday Night at 9 p.m. at Al Cibelli’s Night Club, 1096 Convery Blvd., Perth Amboy. Music lovers can enjoy great food at the lowest drink prices in town as you watch the best entertainment in New Jersey. Listen as amazing musicians jam with one another. As always, no cover charge in the downstairs lounge, all back line provided. 21 to enter and drink. Extra parking across the street. Hosted by John Garoniak. For more info call: Stageright Studios 732-602-1355. Bands welcome – all styles.
Success Coaching
PERTH AMBOY – The JRF Family Success Center helps families reach their goals. Feel free to stop by and meet with or family partners for goal planning, helping you and your family members reach your individual success. The JRF Family Center is located in the rear of the Proprietary House (149 Kearny Ave.) For more info call 732-638-5063.
Knitting Club
SOUTH AMBOY – There will be a Knitting Circle on the first and third Tuesday each month at 6 p.m. at the Dowdell Library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. Teens & Adults. For more info call 732-721-6060.
Need Rent, Food or Utility Assistance?
PERTH AMBOY – The JRF Family Assistance Center provides rent, food or utility assistance to qualifying individuals or families in the community. To be eligible you must meet program requirements. For more information, please call 732-324-2180. You can also stop by our office on the 2nd floor! (149 Kearny Ave. – Rear of Proprietary House)
Vet’s Coffee House
PERTH AMBOY – Attention area vets of our Armed Forces. The Salvation Army Vet’s Coffee House meets once a month, every 2nd Thursday for coffee, donuts and conversation. Time is 19:00 – 21:00 located at the corner of Washington Street and State Street, Perth Amboy. We can be reached at the Salvation Army 732-826-7040. We look forward to meeting you.
Food Stamps Assistance
PERTH AMBOY – Every Wednesday there will be a Food Stamps Assistance Program 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.: JRF’s Family Success Center families to come in and meet with a representative from the Community Food Bank of NJ to assist with food stamps application and eligibility guidelines. For additional information please call 732-638-5063 or visit our office located at: 149 Kearny Ave. Perth Amboy (Rear of Proprietary House).
Military Assistance Center
WOODBRIDGE – Sansone Auto Mall and Woodbridge Township are sponsoring a Military Assistance Center, 3rd Floor, Town Hall. Ronald G. Davie, Coordinator. 732-634-4500 ext. 2037. Email – Ron.Davie@twp.woodbridge.nj.us
Book Drop/Book Exchange/Book Sale
PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library have established a use for the books you have read and would like to recycle!!! Drop off your books. Exchange them for books you have not read …. pick up a book or two ($.50 for paperbacks/$1 for hard cover) …or select a “bag of books” for a price of only $5. Please no text books or reference books.
Visit us at the Brighton Ave. Community Center located at the corner of Brighton Ave. and Sadowski Pkwy. in Perth Amboy. The schedule for the next three months is as follows: Saturdays, January 23, February 13 and 27 and March 12. We will be there from 12 noon until 2 p.m. (weather permitting).
For more info, e-mail us at friendsofperthamboylibrary@gmail.com
Get Your GED/HSE!
PERTH AMBOY – Are you 18-25 years old and in need your High School Diploma? If yes, please contact the Civic Justice Corps program. We are a youth serving program model that reconnects young adults with their communities while earning a modest stipend (allowance). The CJC in Perth Amboy is designed to serve in four areas: High School Equivalency/GED; Career Development; Leadership Development; Construction Vocation. For more info, contact 732-324-2114 Ext. 100 or 102. We are actively recruiting for our next coed cohort.
$100 Worth of Food for $40
PERTH AMBOY – The Jolin Food box program is designed to provide families with nationally branded food products at wholesale prices. On behalf of the Cathedral’s Community Development Corporation, the Jewish Renaissance Foundation’s AmeriCorps is helping promote the Jolin Food Box. Check out https://jolinfoodbox.com or contact us at 732-324-2114 x103
HIV Support
PERTH AMBOY — Raritan Bay Medical Center is sponsoring an HIV support group meeting on Monday’s at 6 p.m. Anyone diagnosed with or caring for someone infected with HIV is welcome to attend. Meetings are held at the hospital’s Perth Amboy Division, New Brunswick Avenue. To register or for more information, call (732) 324-5022.
Volunteer Firefighters Needed
PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Fire Department: Volunteer Division needs members. Accepting men and women ages 18 years or older. Volunteers must be a Perth Amboy resident. For more information please contact 732-442-3430 or 732-324-3505.
Kearny Cottage Open
PERTH AMBOY – Come visit the historic home of Commodore Lawrence Kearny. The Cottage is located at 63 Catalpa Ave, Perth Amboy, and is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and the last Sunday of the month from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. by appointment. The Kearny Cottage needs your help. Anyone interested in joining the Kearny Cottage Historical Society please contact 732-293-1090. We are on the web! www.KearnyCottage.org
Do you or someone you know have Old Photographs or Documents?
The Kearny Cottage Historical Society is looking for old photos and documents of
Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Woodbridge, Fords, etc. (local area) for an archiving project. Your photos and documents will be scanned into digital format and returned to you. For more info please call 732-293-1090
Tea Room Open
PERTH AMBOY – The Proprietary House is now open every Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for tea and tours. The tea room has reopened, serving their usual delicious homemade cakes and assorted teas. Hostesses Dot, Helen and Joanne are back to greet you. A $7.00 donation includes both the tea and a tour of the mansion. Although the house is still in the process of being restored, some rooms have been newly decorated, and we have acquired several pieces of antique furniture, including a 1700’s desk and game table. The gift shop is also opened. A visit to the tea room is the perfect way to spend a pleasant afternoon. Groups are welcome, although reservations are required for groups over six people. The Proprietary House is located at 149 Kearny Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ. Tel: 732-826-5527. Email: Info@proprietaryhouse.org.
Catholic Charities Connections Program Seeks Volunteers
METUCHEN – The Connections Program of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, a voluntary child to adult match program is seeking adult volunteers to provide a positive friend relationship to children and youth that has suffered a loss or has special needs. These children reside in Middlesex County and Franklin Township and are in desperate need of a positive role model. Adult Volunteers are being sought to make a difference in the lives of children and youth through one-to-one activities.
Any individual 18 years old or older, of any ethnic, religious or economic background, who is interested in making a positive impact on a child’s life is eligible to become an adult volunteer mentor.
All adult volunteers will be screened, receive training, staff support and other services as needed. If you are interested in learning more about the Connections Mentoring Program, please contact Jeanette Cullen at (732) 738-1323. 1/27
Dowdell Library Foundation DVD &Recorded Media Drive
SOUTH AMBOY – Your fall cleanout is done and you’re wondering what to do with all of those unwanted DVD’s, CD’s, and video games. How about donating them to South Amboy’s Sadie Pope Dowdell Library? Just bring those unwanted items to the library, during regular hours. No VHS please! This program has been running since 2012 collecting thousands of DVD’s and other electronic media for the library. Those generous donations have enabled the library to increase its resources for the benefit of South Amboy residents and the surrounding communities.
All donations are fully tax deductible and the Dowdell Library Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Please call (732)721-6060 for library hours. To schedule a pick-up for larger collections, please contact Grace at 732-721-6592. Your support is greatly appreciated.
