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.

First Annual Xtreme Jeep Show
Perth Amboy BID presents, in partnership with the Perth Amboy Jeep Club, the First Annual XTREME Jeep Show at City Hall Circle. Saturday, July 23, 2016 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Jeeps, Music, Food, Vendors, Trophies and Awards. Rain date: July 30. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Registration fee: $20 per Jeep).

Worship Service for Police and all Law Enforcement Officers
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Police and all involved in law enforcement are invited to attend worship service at Cathedral International, Sunday, July 24. Bishop Donald Hilliard Jr., Senior Pastor at the church has designated time to pray over officers. Bishop Hilliard said, “We fully support our police officers and we pray God’s protection upon them as they work to protect all lives.” The service is free and open to the public.

WHAT: Prayer and Blessings over Police and all Law Enforcement Officers
WHEN: Sunday, July 24, 2016, 11 a.m.
WHERE: Cathedral International, 277 Madison Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
CONTACT: Carole Dortch-Wright /caroledw@thecathedral.org or call (732)525-4011.

About Cathedral International
Formerly known as the Historic Second Baptist Church, Cathedral International celebrates 112 years of ministry this year. Under the leadership of Bishop Donald Hilliard Jr., in his 33rd year as Senior Pastor, the 5,000-member, multigenerational, multicultural church serves the communities of Perth Amboy, Asbury Park and Plainfield. For additional information, log onto www.cathedralinternational.org

17th Anniversary Celebration: A Call to a Higher Dimension
CARTERET/PERTH AMBOY – The Redeemed Christian Church God Sanctuary of Praise is having its 17th Anniversary Celebration. The theme: A Call to a Higher Dimension. Activities and Events: Anniversary Picnic at Joseph Medwick Park, Carteret on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 11 a.m.; Anniversary Celebration Services at SOP on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 3 p.m.; Ministering Pastor Daniel Ajayi-Adeniran; Venue: 489 Amboy Ave., Perth Amboy. RSVP Mr. Gbenga Qgunyemi (908-249-2717)/Mr. Adekunle Joel (732-277-1519)/Sis Moremi Onafowora (732-207-7579)/Sis Busirat Otun (732-616-7375).

Universal Training Institute Open House
July 30, 2016, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register Now to Become a Licensed Practical Nurse Or Certified Nursing Assistant

LPN Classes Start September 12, 2016 Day & Evening
CNA Classes Start July 18, 2016

174 Jefferson St., 2nd Floor
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
732-826-0155
www.universaluti.com
“Stop Dreaming and Start Doing”
ENROLLING NOW!! FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY.

Vacation Bible School
PERTH AMBOY – Classes for 3yrs – 5yrs (pre-school); 6yrs – 9yrs (elementary); 10yrs – 12yrs (pre-teen); 13yrs – 18yrs (teen). Date: Monday, July 25 to Thursday, July 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Venue: RCCG-SOP, 489 Amboy Ave., Perth Amboy. Package Includes a breakfast and lunch, games and many more. Registration is FREE. T-Shirt $10. To register visit www.rccgsopni.org/vbs  or call 732-293-0020 or 732-762-5470.

Free Container Gardening Education Session
PERTH AMBOY – Integrative Health Services at Raritan Bay Medical Center, a member of the Meridian Health family, is providing a free container gardening education session Wednesday, July 27, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the hospital’s Learning Garden at its Perth Amboy location.  Learn the basics of gardening, including container gardening, and the importance of healthy produce and proper nutrition through hands-on and interactive education. Children, adults, families or summer camp groups welcome. Come with your garden questions and/or photos or samples of plants for discussion.  Registration is required.  Space is limited and sessions are held weather permitting.  For more information and to register, call 732.324.5257.

Accelerated Childbirth Education Class
PERTH AMBOY… Raritan Bay Medical Center, a member of the Meridian Health family, is holding an Accelerated Childbirth Education class, Wednesday, July 27, 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.

It’s a Bicycle Rodeo!
PERTH AMBOY – Join us on Saturday, July 30 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. for a fun filled day on Westside Ave and Dillman Lane, in Perth Amboy, for ages 5 and up to practice and develop skills that will help them to become better bicyclists and avoid typical crashes. The goal is to teach children the skills and precautions to ride a bicycle safely.  Food, music, giveaways, helmet decorating, bicycle license and registration will be provided. In partnership with the Jewish Renaissance Foundation and the Perth Amboy Police Dept. Have a bicycle to donate?  Contact Vanessa Cepin at (732) 324-2114 x114.

National Night Out 2016
PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Police Department is inviting you to come celebrate “National Night Out 2016.”
National Night Out is a community-police awareness-raising event in the United States, held the first Tuesday of August.  The event is meant to increase awareness about police programs in communities, such as drug prevention, town watch, neighborhood watch, and other anti-crime efforts.

Location: Perth Amboy High School, Albert G Waters Stadium
Eagle Avenue and Francis Street
Time: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

In case of inclement weather, there will not be a rain date. Any organization interested in attending to provide interaction with residents along with pamphlets, reference materials, hand-outs, or other donations relating to community safety should contact:
PO Henry Rodgers, 732-324-3817, hrodgers@perthamboynjpd.org. For additional information and updates regarding the National Night Out 2016, sign up for the Nixle Group by texting NIGHTOUT2016 to 888777.

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, August 4. 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.

Civil War Living History Weekend
The Robert E Lee Civil War Roundtable of Central NJ present its annual Civil War Living History Weekend at:
Parker Press Park
Rahway Ave., Rte. 514
Woodbridge, NJ 07067
August 6-7, 2016

Take a step back in history and interact with soldiers from both Federal and Confederate forces; visit Civilian and Military Camps; Speak with Living Historians; Purchase Items from Sutlers; and learn more about the Civil War.

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.

Poet’s Wednesdays
WOODBRIDGE –
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

A.C. Bus Trip–Holy Rosary Seniors
HOPELAWN – Holy Rosary Seniors Bus Trip to Golden Nugget, A/C on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, Cost: $30 – $25 back in play and $5 food. Bus leaves church parking lot 625 Florida Grove Rd, Hopelawn at 10:00 a.m. and arrives back approx. 7:00 p.m. Any Questions, etc. Please contact Ronnie Dematteo: 732-442-5252

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. Aug. 20, Deivito & Jenique play Spanglish Sea Shanties.

Frog Hollow 5K Run & Health Walk
SOUTH AMBOY – 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

Edison AARP Ch. 3446
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.

Book Drop/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 . . . 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, July 23rd, August 13th (CLOSED!) August 27th, September 10th, September 24th, October 8th, October 22nd, November 12th, December 10th. We will be there from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.  (weather permitting). For more info, e-mail us at friendsofperthamboylibrary@gmail.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.

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.

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.