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Community Event Announcements in Aug. 26 issue of Amboy Guardian

Movie Night  at the Park

PERTH AMBOY – The JRF for movie night will be Friday, August 28 at Francis St. Park from 8 p.m. This month’s movie is “Home.

Cool Yard Sale

178 Market St., Perth Amboy, Saturday, August 29, 2015, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Comics – Superman, Spiderman, Batman, GI Joe & Others. Classic Movies on VHS, Old Records Toy Soldiers, Assorted Items.

Fed Up! Addiction Awareness Event

SAYREVILLE – Fed UP! is going Local! United We C.A.N Present  for International Overdose Awareness Day. Monday, August 31st from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kennedy Park, N. Ernston & Washington Rd., Sayreville. Speakers on Substance use awareness/educational information and a Candlelight Vigil. Calling for an end to our nation’s epidemic of addiction and overdose deaths attributed to opioids  (including heroin) and other prescription drugs. All are welcome. For more info email: Kim Seber – RootsToAddiction@yahoo.com or Mariel Harrison – mariel.harrison.yprnj@gmail.com

Pancake Breakfast

SAYREVILLE –  Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by Morgan Lions Club on Sunday, October 4 at Eisenhower School, Ernston Road, Sayreville from 8:a.m. to 12 Noon; Adults  $7; Children [under 12]  $3. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

P.A. Dems Picnic

WOODBRIDGE – Join us for 2015 Perth Amboy Democratic Organization Picnic, Sunday, September 13, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Warren Park, Florida Grove Rd., tickets: $15 pp. Food, music, entertainment, fun. For more info call 732-925-4089.

PAHS Class of 1970 Reunion

PERTH AMBOY – P.A.H.S. CLASS OF 1970, “45th Class Reunion,” October 3, 2015, The Forge, Route 9, Woodbridge, NJ 07095, 6:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., Gourmet Buffet-5hr open bar-DJ, $80 Per person. Payment due in full by August 1, 2015 –(sorry no refunds). Accommodations: Hampton Inn, Route 9, Woodbridge, NJ 07095. Mention PAHS REUNION & receive special rates (732-855-6900). Contacts: PAHS1970@aol.com, Tom:732-583-3527. Mail & Address checks to: PAHS CLASS OF 70, 10 Hamble Rd. Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE! Please try and reserve your hotel room by Sept 5 to get the “discount” price.

PAHS Class of 1960 Reunion

PERTH AMBOY – The PAHS Class of 1960 will be holding their 55 year reunion at the Hotel Woodbridge at Metropark in Iselin, NJ the weekend of September 18th, 19th  and 20th. We have a Friday get together, Saturday dinner dance and Sunday brunch. You are able to come to any or all of the events. We have accommodation arrangements with the hotel for the weekend. For any further information, please contact Linda at 732-826-6794.
We are looking forward to a great reunion. Your being there will certainly add to the enjoyment!!! It’s always great to revisit with you every five years, but we’re also anxious to visit with those of you we haven’t seen in a longer time – some not since 1960! Let this be the year you make the commitment to join us. Please don’t let another reunion pass you by.

PAHS Class of 1985 Reunion

PERTH AMBOY – PAHS Class of 1985 & Friends 30 Year Reunion is the event of the year! If you graduated between 1982 and 1988, join the party! All paid guests, friends and other classmates are welcome to join us (21 and over please). Invite your friends! This is going to be EPIC! PAHS Class of 1985 & Friends 30 Year Reunion, Saturday, October 24 at The Forge in Woodbridge, New Jersey
Our night begins with cocktails at 7 p.m., followed by a sit down dinner with an Open Bar!  Please set up your safe transportation. Enjoy Dinner, Drinks, Dancing and Fun Times! RSVP: September 18th to secure your cost per person at $75*; Tickets purchased after 18th will rise to $85** pp. After October 21st, tickets will be $100*** through event date. This Reunion will be like no other! For more information visit us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1471072603193926/ or contact Cecilia Crespo at ccsplan15@gmail.com

BID Annual Bay City Classic Car Show
(Co-sponsored by the Perth Amboy Police Dept., Perth Amboy Department of Recreation, and Raritan Bay Cruisers)

PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy and the Perth Amboy Business Improvement District are excited to announce this year’s Classic Car Show taking place on Saturday, September 12th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Historic City Hall Circle. All are welcome to attend this free event which will feature DJ sensation, “Richie the DJ,” live music by doo-wop group, Sounds of the Street, delicious food by our local, Perth Amboy vendors and over 75 classic cars of all makes and models. For this year’s event, we are asking all participating car owners for a donation of a non-perishable canned food item which will be donated to the Perth Amboy Salvation Army. In case of inclement weather, this event will take place on Sunday, September 13th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have any questions or would like to display your classic car at this event, please call the Business Improvement District office: (732) 442-6421, rtroche@perthamboynj.org

Classic Car Show

SAYREVILLE – Blast from the Past Classic Car Show: Saturday, September 12, 4 p.m.– 8 p.m., located in Kennedy Park on Washington Road. Refreshments available at the Food court. Admission is free to spectators. To enter a classic car, please provide 2 non-perishable food items for the Sayreville Food Bank at the registration table. For Info call: 732- 390- 7092 / 7096.

Country Sundays

WOODBRIDGE – At Parker Press Park, 400 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge; Show Time at 6:00 p.m. FREE ADMISSION with a Donation of Non-Perishable Food Items for “We Feed Woodbridge Food Banks” August 30 – Girls, Guns and Glory – Inclement Weather Hotline 732-602-6045.

Me Time: Support Group for Spanish Speaking Women

PERTH AMBOY – Thursdays 8/27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come learn on how to live stress free while managing your daily responsibilities. Great opportunity to learn from other women managing many jobs like you. Child care and food will be provided. Registration is a must! Call Carmen Pena at 732-638-5063.

Mayor’s Summer Concert Series

WOODBRIDGE – Enjoy Great Music “Under the Stars” or “On the Lawn.” Bring out your lawn chair and relax with the Mayor’s Summer Concert Series. Show Time at 7:30 p.m. at Woodbridge High School. FREE ADMISSION with a donation of a non-perishable food item for “We Feed Woodbridge Food Bank.” Mondays, August 31 – The Infernos – Inclement Weather Hotline 732-602-6045

Soles 4 Souls

PERTH AMBOY – Wearing Out Poverty – Soles 4 Souls at Sneaker Ferry & Love Only Veins Eternity 1st Annual Shoe Drive to help fight against global poverty. Donate any new or used shoes for our shoe drive. Drop off location: Sneaker Ferry 154-156 Smith Street Perth Amboy N.J. 08861. All participants who donate will be entered in to win a raffle of $100 towards next purchase at Sneaker Ferry. For additional information about our Shoe Drive, follow us on Instagram @spreadlove_3 & @sneakerferry.

Code Combat

SOUTH AMBOY – Code Combat Tuesdays 1 p.m. at the Dowdell Library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. For more info call 732-721-6060.

Mayor’s Summer Concert Series

PERTH AMBOY – Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Bayview Park, 250 Water St., Free of Charge. August 27 – Karaoke Night – Rain Date: Following Tuesday.

Sayreville Day

SAYREVILLE – September 13th at Kennedy Park 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sun., Contact Patti Burch. Community participation children’s games, rides, foods from around the world, entertainment, craft vendors, and much, much, more.

Classic Car Cruise Night

SOUTH AMBOY – Friday, September 11. South Amboy Knights of Columbus Council 426 host their fall Classic Car Cruise Night Friday September 11 from 6-9 p.m. at the parking lot on 308 Fourth St. South Amboy. Hot dogs, beverages, and music will be on hand along with vintage cars. Bring a non-perishable food item and receive a free hot dog. For more information call 732-721-2025

Rockin Tuesdays

WOODBRIDGE – LET’S ROCK! Tribute Bands Come To Woodbridge 2015 at Woodbridge High School, 25 Samuel Lupo Pl,Woodbridge. SHOW TIME at 7:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION with a Donation of Non-Perishable Food Items for “We Feed Woodbridge Food Banks.” September 1 – Abba Girlz. Inclement Weather Hotline 732-602-6045

WoodbridgeWednesdays

WOODBRIDGE – Enjoy Great Music “Under the Stars” or “On the Lawn”. Bring out your lawn chair and relax with live music every Wednesday. Showtime at 7:30 p.m. at Parker Press Park. FREE ADMISSION with a donation of a non-perishable food item for “We Feed Woodbridge Food Bank.” Free parking at NJT Parking Lot. For Inclement weather call the hotline at 732-602-6045. August 26 – El Caribefunk; September 2 – Kenny White

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.

Celebrity Storytelling

SOUTH AMBOY – At the Dowdell Library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza,South Amboy. Tuesday, August 25, Councilwoman Zusette Dato will read, “I Wanna Igauna” by Karen Kaufman Orloff at 6:25 p.m. Come early for the best seat. Mango Smoothies! For more info call 732-721-6060.

Ballroom Dancing Social

SOUTH AMBOY – Always wanted to learn Latin ballroom and swing dancing? Here’s your opportunity! The “Women with Purpose” committee of Christ Church South Amboy invites you to their Ballroom Dancing Social with Instruction to be held on Friday, September 18th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Memorial Hall on 210 Main Street, South Amboy.  The evening will feature 1 hour of formal Latin ballroom dance instruction followed by dancing social mixers with instructors available to assist you.   Admission is $15 per person.  There will be light refreshments served.  Door prize giveaway. BYOB-Beer and/or Wine only. For more information and/or to purchase tickets call 732-525-9759 or 732-598-0134.

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

Sayreville Auxiliary #4699

SAYREVILLE – Meeting on August 25 at 7 p.m. at Sayreville # 4699 on Jernee Mills Road. The Auxiliary will hold their meeting at the Post Hall. All Auxiliary Members are invited to attend. For more info call 732-264-3041.

Open Mic

SOUTH AMBOY – Friday, September 25. South Amboy Knights of Columbus Council 426 host Open Mic again Friday September 25 beginning at 8 p.m. at 308 Fourth St. South Amboy. Free admission. If you like to sing, play a musical instrument or play with a band, come and join us. For more information call 732-721-2025

2015 New Jersey RecoveryWalk*Rally

JERSEY CITY – New Jersey Recovery Walk*Rally, – Sunday, September 27. Rain or Shine at Liberty State Park. Walk begins at 10:00 a.m. Team and banner registration starts at 9:00 a.m. Rally to follow at Noon. For information, banner contest and team registration, email: NJRecoveryRally@aol.com  Join Us in Celebrating the Reality of Recovery! **FREE**

South Amboy Summer Concerts

SOUTH AMBOY – Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All Concerts are FREE. Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, O’Leary Boulevard, South Amboy/Sayreville Beach Front. Concerts will take place rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather, you will be directed to the South Amboy Middle/High School Auditorium by Park Rangers. Shuttle bus service will be available every week courtesy of Middlesex County Area Transit. Call 732-745-3936 for more info. August 26 – The Robert Murdock Band (A Classic Rock Tribute to the 60’s 70’s & 80’s)

Summer Youth Outreach Program

PERTH AMBOY – Come to the 4th Annual Perth Amboy End Of Summer Youth Outreach Celebration! Friday, August 28th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA Parking Lot 357 New Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy. (Rain Date: Friday, September 4th) S.A.T.E. (Soaring Above The Expectations) Sponsored By Perth Amboy Police Chaplain Corps & Neighboring Partners. Questions??? Please Call (732) 324-3841

AC Bus Trip

PERTH AMBOY – The monthly trip to Caesar’s Casino, AC will be on Thursday, September 3. Bus leaves 12 Noon from KOC, 228 High St., Perth Amboy. Cost: $30 pp. Receive $30 slot play. For additional info call Joe: 732-826-0819.

Atlantic City Trip

PERTH AMBOY – To Resorts Casino (Atlantic City) Sunday, October 11. Bus leaves 12 Noon from St. Peter’s Church, 183 Rector St., Perth Amboy. Cost is $30 pp. with $27 Slot Dollars Return. For more info call 732-826-1594.

South Amboy YMCA Registration for Fall I Programs

SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy YMCA Fall I Programs starts on September 8 through November 1.  Registration opens up for full facility members on Monday, August 24 and open registration on Monday, August 31. You can either stop in to register at the Members Services Desk or online which is a convenient way to register for your favorite YMCA programs.  Just go to ymcaofmewsa.org and follow the directions to log onto your membership account.  If you have any questions, please call our Member Services Desk at 732-553-9622.

Clam Bake  

SOUTH AMBOY – Clam Bake, Wed., Aug. 26 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the South Amboy Elks, 601 Washington Road. Clam Bake Platter – Little Necks clams, Shrimp, Smoked sausage, red potatoes and corn on the cob (cooked in garlic & butter sauce) served with hush puppies & garden salad. Cost: $15. For the Land Lover! – Grilled pork chop platter – 2 grilled pork chops, roasted red potatoes, corn the cob, garden salad. Cost: $15. Coffee, tea and homemade desserts are included. Additional Info: 732-727-7170. All Are Welcome. We Appreciate Your Support.

Polish Night Buffet and Dance

SAYREVILLE –  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville presents: Tony Blazoncka, “New Phaze,” Son of the late and great Eddie B. Sr. of Chicago Push preserving the music we love! Please join us and witness “his father in him”.  Keep Polkas alive in 2-0-1-5! Saturday, September 26. Doors open at 6:00 pm, buffet at 6:30 p.m. $30 Buffet and Dance; $15 Dance only (Not admitted before 7:30 pm). For further information, please call Bernie 732-710-0016 or 732-210-4081 or Connie:   732-614-3835 or the Church Office:  732-254-0212. Please reserve your table early.

Car Show

EDISON – Our Lady of Peace Church “Hollywood Night Cruisers” Classic/Custom Cruise Night, 2nd Annual Classic Car Show. Free Admission. “Pig Roast & BBQ,” Live DJ; Classic Cars. Saturday, September 12th (Raindate: Sept 19th) at the OLP Parish Center, Amboy Ave & Franklin Ave.   Edison from 5:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m.

HSE (GED) Classes

PERTH AMBOY – Interested in obtaining your high school equivalency (HSE formerly known as GED) diploma while getting paid to learn? If so, please contact the Civic Justice Corps program at (732)324-2114 Ext. 102 or Ext. 100 or visit us at 149 Kearny Ave. (Proprietary House) Room 401 Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. CJC is a project of the Jewish Renaissance Foundation. We provide academic, leadership and career support to males between the ages of 18-25 years old. We also offer a modest stipend to all our participants.

Ask the Rabbi

EDISON – Every Wednesday in August, Rabbi Saks of Congregation Beth Mordecai of Perth Amboy will be at Menlo Park Mall Food Court at 12 noon to 1 pm for his “Ask the Rabbi” program. He will offer a Jewish perspective on any question that you would like to ask.

Learn with the Rabbi

WOODBRIDGE – Every other Wednesday, Rabbi Saks of Congregation Beth Mordecai of Perth Amboy will be at Panera Bread in Woodbridge (across from Wegmans) from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. He will be teaching different Jewish subjects each week. Upcoming sessions are on August 19 and September 2.

Zumba

PERTH AMBOY – FSC is bringing Zumba back to our center. Every 1st and 4th Wednesday from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Recreation center located at 1 Olive St. Perth Amboy. For further information please call 732-638-5063 or visit our office located at: 149 Kearny Ave. Perth Amboy.

Afterschool Program

SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy YMCA is offering an Afterschool program. In the South Amboy YMCA’s afterschool program youth receive help with homework and can also explore art, swimming, sports, and so much more. Financial assistance is available to those in need, to ensure every child and teen has the opportunity to learn and grow at the Y. For more information call 732-553-9622.

Yoga Classes

SOUTH AMBOY – Yoga classes at the Knights of Columbus in South Amboy, 308 fourth street, are ongoing. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. A mat is required. Part of the proceeds benefit the Colombian Club council No. 426. Drop in rate is $10. Packages available at a reduced rate. Pre-registration required. Please call Denise 732-525-9536 or email healthandfitnesswithdenise@gmail.com

$100 Worth of Food for $40

PERTH AMBOY – $100 of groceries for $40 … Does that interest you? 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/Home_Page.html or contact us at 732-324-2114 x113

Local Band Thursdays

WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge Bands take the stage at Parker Press Park, 400 Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge. FREE Parking at NJT Parking Lot. Live Entertainment Featuring LOCAL Bands and Musicians. Enjoy Great Music “Under the Stars” and “On the Lawn.” SHOW TIME at 7:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION with a Donation of Non-Perishable Food Items for “We Feed Woodbridge Food Banks.” Beer& Wine for sale by Riffy’s; August 27 – Marty & The Martians September 3 – City Hicks. Inclement Weather Hotline 732-602-6045

Writers Group

WOODBRIDGE –  In cooperation with The Barron Arts Center, the Woodbridge Writers Group is a forum for writers of all levels to share ideas, voice opinions, and develop skills. We are aiming to cultivate an environment of trust and positivity designed to help local writers reach their goals, large or small. The door is open to all   participants, whether you write as a hobby or have an eye toward   publication, and we host a wide variety of genres. There is no entry fee or long term commitment to join this is an   ongoing program with new topics and material each session. Our group is an open forum, so we invite you to bring any work you’d like to share. For more information,  please email Brooke and Beth at   woodbridgewritersnj@gmail.com

Plays in the Park

EDISON – Alladin Jr.: Our 23rd Annual Indoor Children’s Musical Adults – $3.00, Children 12 and Under $2.00. ; Oct 10, 11, 17, 18 and 24 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets are sold on the day of performance only. No advance sales. CASH ONLY at the box office for summer shows. Plays-in-the-Park is located 1 block south of the Menlo Park Mall off of Route 1, in Edison, N.J. The turn off is called Grandview Avenue. At the top of the short hill make your first right on to Pine Drive and the Park Rangers will guide you to a parking spot. Fax:732-548-1484 • Phone: 732-548-2884. Please bring a non-perishable food item to benefit less fortunate residents through M.C.C.F.O.O.D.S. This program is funded in part by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission with assistance thru a grant provided by New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Dept of State.

Networking Event

WOODBRIDGE – 1st Annual Under the Tent Last Days of Summer Outdoor Networking Event, September 21 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at 430 Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge.  Berkeley College in partnership with Edison Chamber of Commerce, Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce, Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce, Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, Woodbridge Chamber of Commerce, is proud to present the first annual outdoor networking event. Enjoy networking, hors d’oeuvres, and music. Event is free to chamber and  non chamber members alike but is limited to the first 250 responses. Please RSVP to: http://berkeleycollege.edu/lp/2015/under-the-tent/index.htm

Radiance Church Xbox Bash!

PERTH AMBOY – This Wednesday August 26th at 7pm Radiance Church hosts Xbox Bash. Enjoy battles in Xbox, play station and WII. At church 446 Market street, Perth Amboy. Pizza and refreshments too!

Learn To Solder Workshop

SOUTH AMBOY – Tuesday, Sept. 15  from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Dowdell Library, Adjacent to High School, South Amboy. Participants must sign-up to hold space! Young Adults must have parents sign permission form. For more info call 732-721-6060.

Little Scientists

SOUTH AMBOY – Little Scientists Fridays at 1 p.m. at the Dowdell Library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. Ages 3-5 yrs. For more info call 732-721-6060.

Raritan Bay Cruisers Car Show

WOODBRIDGE – Starting on Tuesdays, May 12 – Sept. 29 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Weather Permitting, Pizza Hut, Rte. 9, Woodbridge, (Wal-Mart Parking Lot). Trophy’s Awarded. For More Info Call 732-585-7365

MIY Thursdays

SOUTH AMBOY – MIY Thursdays – SADIE’S STUDIO Programs at the Dowdell Library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. Come and join us as we Make, Create, Innovate! Ages 7-17 Enjoy fun hands-on electronic projects! Recycled Bead Bracelets Doodling Robots Kinect Remote Control Cars Learn Coding- RPG Combat Coding & Frozen Coding Little bits, Smoothies and MUCH MORE! For more info call 732-721-6060.

Lego Toddlers

SOUTH AMBOY – Ages 2-3 yrs. old. Mondays at 2 p.m. at the Dowdell Library of South Amboy, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy.  For more info call 732-721-6060. Come build with us!

Trip  to Rocking Horse Ranch

PERTH AMBOY – The Holy Spirit Seniors in Perth Amboy is sponsoring a trip to Rocking Horse Ranch Resort in N.Y. Mon. Sept. 28 to Fri. Oct. 2, 2015. All are welcome! Price is $615 each person for double occupancy, $605 each for triple occupancy and $715 each for single. Initial deposit of $100 is due now. Final payment is due Aug. 15, 2015. Price includes: all meals, activities, indoor pool, horseback rides, taxes, tips and bus. For more info, please contact: Sue Shevchenko 732-442-1976

Tricky Tray

PERTH AMBOY – Tricky Tray Auction September 20. Doors open at 3 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Parish House 183 Rector Street, Perth Amboy. Admission is $5.

DVD & Recorded Media Drive

SOUTH AMBOY – Your spring cleaning is done and you’re wondering what to do with all of those unwanted DVDS, CDs, and Video games. How about donating them to South Amboy’s Sadie Pope Dowdell Library?  The Library Foundation DVD and Media drive is on-going, with collection boxes at Madura Pharmacy, and the library. This is an on-going program and your generous contributions enable the library to increase its resources for the residents of South Amboy. 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.

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.

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).

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

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