Fish on Fridays
SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy Elks, 601 Washington Ave., invite you to Fish on Fridays during Lent, starting Feb. 28, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Menu: 1 doz. Steamed Clams – $8.00; Fish Sandwich w/Fries & Coleslaw – $10.00; Fish Dinner Platter – $14.00; Shrimp Dinner Platter – $14.00; Scallop Dinner Platter – $16.00; Combo Platter w/4 Shrimp, 3 Scallops, & Fish Fillet – $18.00.
All Platters are served with French Fries, Coleslaw, Soup or Salad, Dessert, Coffee & Tea. For the Kids: 3 Chicken Fingers & Fries – $5.00. Please be patient…All Menu Items are made to order. Your selection can be broiled or fried. Take Out Available and Weekly Specials. Please understand that your order cannot be changed once placed. Take your time while ordering. For more information call: 732-727-7170.
Annual Cabbage & Noodle Sale
PERTH AMBOY – St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is having a cabbage & noodle sale. Orders taken March 1 through March 28. Pick-up will be at 664 Amboy Ave (use the side door on Meredith St.) on Sunday March 29 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Contact Lorraine at 732-996-8860 or kookie.mc@gmail.com to place your order. Cost: $6.00 for 1 pound or buy 3 lbs. or more save $1.00 per pound!
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, Mar. 5, 2020. Bus leaves 12 Noon. Bus will depart from behind St. Stephens Church parking lot on Mechanic Street, Perth Amboy. Cost 30 pp. Receive $30 back in slot play. For more info call Joe at 732-826-0819.
Tax Preparation at the Dowdell Library
SOUTH AMBOY – Need help preparing your taxes? Tax Returns Prepared – Free! Sign up NOW to make an appointment. VITA free tax preparation. Registration recommended Individuals earning less than $64,000 are eligible. Thursday, March 5, 2020. Appointments 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tuesday, April 7 – Drop off service only – 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Returns may be picked up Thursday, April 9, 2020. Register to reserve a spot! Call 732-721-6060 or email comments@dowdell.org The Dowdell Library is located at 100 Governor Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy, NJ 08879.
Gift Auction
PERTH AMBOY – Saint James AME Zion Church is having a gift auction on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Jankowski Senior Center, 1 Olive St., Perth Amboy. Doors open at 12 noon.
Sumo Wrestling
SOUTH AMBOY – Sumo Wrestling presented by the South Amboy Elks 784 will be on Saturday, March 7 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the lodge located at 601 Washington Avenue, South Amboy. $20 donation in advance; $25 at the door. $5 additional donation to wrestle. Guest Wresters: Past State President Pete Smith and more???? Ticket includes select beverages and light food. Reservations available for tables of 8. All proceeds benefit the General Fund & the ENF Committee.
Tricky Tray/Gift Auction
PERTH AMBOY – Gift Auction sponsored by the St. Ann Society of Assumption Ukrainian Catholic Church on Sunday March 8, 2020. The auction will be held in the Assumption Catholic School Auditorium, 370 Meredith St, Perth Amboy, NJ. Doors open at 12:00 p.m. and the auction starts at 2 p.m. Admission is $10. There will be 4 levels of prizes as well as other special raffles. Complimentary cake and coffee to all. The Kitchen will be open for lunch. No outside food or beverage. Tickets available in advance from any St Ann’s member or at the door the day of the auction. Children are welcome but may not participate in items with money or alcohol and must purchase an admission ticket. For more information you can call the rectory at 732-826-0767.
Singer/ Guitarist Performs at Hungarian Reformed Church Service
PERTH AMBOY – Carol Rolleri, Singer/Guitarist, will perform two songs at the Sunday, March 8, 9 a.m. worship service at the Magyar (Hungarian) Reformed Church, 331 Kirkland Place, Perth Amboy. She will sing the rousing “Put Your Hand in the Hand” and “In Christ Alone”. The Rev. Andras Szasz will preach a sermon based on Isaiah 53, “The Suffering Servant”. Richard Russell, Organist, will play. Refreshments available downstairs after the service. All are welcome. For more information, call 732-442-7799.
Pirohi Sale
PERTH AMBOY – St. John The Baptist Orthodox Church will be holding their Pirohi Sale. Please call your order in from March 9 – 11, 2020 to 732-826-7067 between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Please call early so that you will not be closed out. Orders may be picked up on March 17 & 18, 2020, at 404 Division Street, Perth Amboy, NJ after 2:30 p.m.
Parents’ Seminar on Cell Phone Safety
SAYREVILLE – Join us at the Middlesex County Fire Academy, located at 1001 Fire Academy Dr., Sayreville, to learn about the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) campaign on March 11, 2020 at 6 p.m. This campaign aims to educate parents about internet safety and the dangers of certain applications that can be used to exploit and victimize children. Admission is free, registration is required https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ICAC2020
Children will not be allowed as the material being covered is not suited for minors.
For more information please contact Det. Ivis Molina at 732-745-4214.
A.C. Bus Trip Holy Rosary Seniors
HOPELAWN – The Holy Rosary Seniors sponsoring a bus trip to Golden Nugget on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Cost is $30 with $25 back in play and $5 food voucher. Bus leaves Church parking lot at 10:00 am. Any questions please call Ronnie at 732-442-5252.
Fish & Chicken Fry
SAYREVILLE – The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville, 172 Main St., Sayreville will be having a Fish and Chicken Fry on Friday, March 13, 2020. Tickets are $15.00 in advance and there are limited tickets available at the door. Chicken is available by advance order only. Take-outs will begin at 5:00 and dining room seating will be from 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. For tickets please call 732-257-6353 or e-mail us at churchoffice172@optimum.net.
Book Sale at the Perth Amboy Free Public Library
PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library have a book sale every other Saturday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Brighton Avenue Community Center at the corner of Brighton Avenue and Sadowski Parkway in Perth Amboy. The schedule for winter is as follows: Saturday, March 14 and 28. Paperbacks are $.50, hardcovers are $1, $5 for a bag full, no limit to size of bag except no lawn or garbage bags. If you make a purchase or a donation, Friends resident artist Luis Rosario will draw you a caricature as a sign of appreciation for your support. We have best sellers by popular authors that are like new. The money we raise goes to support the library with providing programs, promoting literacy or to provide funds to the library with their needs beyond their budget. For more information email us at friendsofperthamboylibrary@gmail.com, or call us at 201-381-1903 and like us on Facebook. Dealers are welcome. You can also check out our website, www.folperthamboy.com as we have added a donor button.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
SAYREVILLE – There will be a St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Dinner at Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main Street, NJ on Saturday, March 14, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The cost is Adults: $12.00, Seniors/Students/Children 6-12: $8.00, Children 5 and under – Free dinner of Spaghetti & Meatballs. Dinner includes: Corned Beef or Spaghetti & Meatballs, Boiled Cabbage & Carrots, Boiled Potatoes, Rye Bread or Roll, Beverage and Dessert. Take out available. For questions or reservations, please contact Winsome Melvin (732)432-9072.
Makers Day
SOUTH AMBOY – Join us for Makers Day on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library. STEAM Games, Finch Robot, MiY Sundaes, Toddler Create with Legos, Hammer Level Editor, 3D Pen Contest, Snap Circuits, Jewelry Kits, Crafting. This event is for ages 0 to 100. The Dowdell Library is located off. John T. O’Leary Blvd. adjacent to the. South Amboy Middle/High School. For more info, call (732) 721-6060.
Designer Bag Bingo & Tricky Tray
PERTH AMBOY – The Women of the Moose Chapter 1247 Perth Amboy are hosting a Designer Bag Bingo & Tricky Tray Event on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the lodge located at 989 Convery Blvd. in Perth Amboy. The doors open at 1 p.m. and the first game is called at 2:30. Tickets are $25.00 and includes 1 Bingo set, 3 boards per game, coffee & cake. For tickets call Gwen @ 732-694-0746. The kitchen will be open, no outside food please.
Hungarian Homemade Nut Rolls Sale
WOODBRIDGE – The Lorantffy Women’s Guild of the Calvin Hungarian Reformed Church, Woodbridge, NJ is having a Nut Roll Sale. Each individually hand rolled and made from the best ingredients. Each weighing 1lb. 8oz. Available in English Walnut, Poppy Seed, Prune-Lekvar, Apricot, Raspberry. Price: $17.00 each. Deadline for orders by Monday, March 23, 2020. Orders will be available for pick-up on Friday, April 3, 2020 between 12 noon and 4 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the Church. Please use Ross Street Entrance. All orders must be paid in full upon ordering. Please call: Florette Pastor @ 732-636-2868.
Fresh Hungarian Kolbasz Sale
WOODBRIDGE – Made by the members of the Calvin Hungarian Reformed Church of Woodbridge on Friday, April 3, 2020. Place your orders with Audrey Marciniak @ 732-494-1431. Price: $6.00 per lb. Deadline for order – Monday, March 23, 2020. Order may be picked-up on the day of the sale between 12 noon and 4 p.m. Use Ross Street entrance. If you are ordering Nut Rolls, you can also place your order for Kolbasz at the same time.
Palm Cross Sale
SOUTH AMBOY – Sacred Heart Rosary Society will be selling Palm Crosses on the weekends of March 21-22 and March 28-29 in front of Memorial Hall across from Sacred Heart Church, 531 Washington Ave., South Amboy before and after all masses. The price is $8.00 for one and $15.00 for two.
Lecture on Women’s Suffrage
WOODBRIDGE – The Historical Association of Woodbridge Township invites you to celebrate Women’s History Month and the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote. Brian Armstrong, an independent historian, researcher and author, will present “US Women’s Suffrage Movement” on Monday March 23, 2020 at 7p.m. at Fellowship Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 600 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. Light refreshments will follow. For further information contact Brenda Velasco, Township Historian: Text 732.428.2403.
Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library Meeting
PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library are having a meeting on Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2020 at 6 p.m. at the Perth Amboy Free Public Library (Children’s Library), 196 Jefferson St. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more info, call 732-261-2610.
A.C. Bus Trip – St. John Paul II Seniors
PERTH AMBOY – A trip to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City will be held on. Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2020. Cost $35 pp.; $25 back in slot play. Bus will depart from behind St. Stephens Church (St. John Paul II) parking lot on Mechanic Street at 9:30 a.m. Call Bobbi to reserve a seat: 732-636-2867. This is our last AC Trip for 2019.
Community Open Day; A Day of Kindness with Community Service Activities
PERTH AMBOY – The Kiwanis Club of Perth Amboy in partnership with P.A.R.T.N.E.R., is hosting a Community Open Day, a day of dedicated for community service activities to be hosted on site on site Saturday, March 28, 2020, at 1 Olive Street (Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center), from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Join us for a day of kindness and community service activities including:
* Write cards/letters to soldiers overseas * Bag lunches for pantries * Register to vote * Create birthday Cards for Seniors * Receive donations that day and organize them. We are accepting donations for:
*Care and First aid Kits for shelters
*Books for our mini libraries
*Pet supplies for our Perth Amboy Animal Shelter
Kindness is free, so pass it on! For more information contact Lisett Lebron, lisett@partnernj.org or (732)442-0384.
Spring Music Festival
SOUTH AMBOY – The Collegium Musicum 2020 Concert Series presents the Veritas Chamber Group on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library, 100 Governor Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy, Refreshments will be served. The Dowdell Library is located off. John T. O’Leary Blvd. adjacent to the. South Amboy Middle/High School. For more info, call (732) 721-6060.
Free Job Fair in Central Jersey
SOMERSET – On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, Assemblyman Joe Danielsen will host the 6th Annual Free Job Fair in partnership with The Imperia, located at 1714 Easton Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873. Recruiters from public and private businesses will be available to meet with job seekers between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. If you have a resume, please be sure to bring 10-15 copies with you. Classes will be offered for participants from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Job Search Techniques, Resume Writing, Interviewing and Dressing for Success. Vendor Space will be available until April 8, 2020 for organizations or employers who would like to participate. Space is limited, so register early. Please contact Laura Spector for more information or to request a registration form at (732)-247-3999.
Bus Trip to Playhouse – Holy Rosary Seniors
HOPELAWN – The Holy Rosary Seniors are sponsoring a bus trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Cost is $100 which includes Bus, lunch and a “Sherlock Holmes Mystery” show. Bus leaves Church parking lot at 10:00 am. Any questions please call Ronnie at 732-442-5252.
Vendors Wanted
SAYREVILLE – We are looking for vendors for the annual Flea Market at the First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville. Our Flea Market will be held on June 6, 2020. The time is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are located at 172 Main Street, Sayreville – directly across from the Borough Hall. Spaces are available for $15.00 for one space, $25.00 for two. There are a limited number of tables to rent for an additional $5.00. No food vendors please. For information please leave a message on the church answering machine at 732-257-6353 or e-mail us at churchoffice172@optimum.net.
Poll Workers Wanted
(Press Release) MIDDLESEX COUNTY – John Anagnostis Regional Vice Chair of the Middlesex County Republican Organization has announced there are openings for Poll Workers for the 2020 Primary and General Elections to be held on June 2, 2020 and November 3, 2020. You can be a poll worker if you are 18 years old, a registered voter and live in Middlesex County. The following communities need poll workers: Carteret, Perth Amboy, Woodbridge, Sayreville and South Amboy. A poll worker attends a training class, reports to the polling places 45 minutes prior to the polls opening on election day, prepares the polling place, verifies voters are registered in the district, assists the voter if there are questions, maintains order at the polls, closes polling places at the designated times. The pay for the election day is $200.00 This is a chance for residents to participate in our democracy. If you are interested, please contact our office at 732-371-9967 Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. If no answer, leave a message.
Bingo
PERTH AMBOY – There is now $1000 Bingo at Magyar (Hungarian) Reformed Church Hall, 347 Kirkland Pl., Perth Amboy on Mondays. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:30 p.m. Kitchen will be open. For more info, call 732-442-7799. License No: BL-1031; ID No: 387-1-29395.
Stories From Perth Amboy
PERTH AMBOY – Stories From Perth Amboy by Katherine Massopust is available at the Barge Restaurant, 201 Front St., Perth Amboy or in Fertig’s Uniform Store, 195 New Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy For more info call Katherine at 732-261-2610 or call the Barge at 732-442-3000 – or Fertig’s at 732-442-1079 – A Great Gift! Get it now along with Then & Now: Perth Amboy!
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
Proprietary House Open
PERTH AMBOY – The Proprietary House, the last official Royal Governor’s residence still standing in the original 13 colonies, is open every Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., for tea and tours. Tea is served in our atmospheric candle-lit wine cellar, and includes our delicious homemade desserts and assorted teas. A $10 donation, $5 for children under 12, covers both the tea and a mansion. Although the house is still in the process of being restored, some rooms have been newly decorated. Go back in time and learn about William Franklin and other residents of the house. It’s a perfect way to spend a pleasant afternoon. The gift shop is also open. 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 E-mail: info@proprietaryhouse.org. Follow us on our website, www.theproprietaryhouse.org and or/Facebook.
Historic Surveyor General’s Office
PERTH AMBOY – The Historic Surveyor General’s Office, which is adjacent to Perth Amboy City Hall, is now open for tours. At one time, this structure was the meeting place of the East Jersey Board of Proprietors & housed their records. Presently the Surveyor General’s Office is displaying artifacts from the John Watson (1685-1768) archaeological site along with other items from Perth Amboy’s rich history. Perth Amboy history DVDs are also available. Free tours are available Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Clubs, classrooms & groups are welcome. Come & view this newly restored building!
Helping Veterans Find a Place to Call Home
PERTH AMBOY – Are you or know a veteran with DD 214? Are you or they interested in being a first-time home owner? The Perth Amboy Housing Authority is looking for a Veteran to help realize the dream of home ownership. The first step is to attend the First Time Homebuyer Class to obtain information on how you can be eligible for our upcoming lottery. You fought for our country, now let us fight for you! Register Today! Housing Authority of the City of Perth Amboy, 881 Amboy Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. Call to reserve your seat today: 732-826-3110 ext. 647 or email homeownership@perthamboyha.org. We are a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency. Free for all Veterans with a DD 214.
Always Caring. Always Here.
PERTH AMBOY – The Jewish Renaissance Medical Center provides primary health and preventive services to you and your family. We have been an active participant in the Perth Amboy Community and offer care for infants, children, teens, adults, and seniors. We strive to provide the best services for you and your family and to make sure that every service provided is to your satisfaction. As a JRMC medical patient, if you’re feeling sick or have an urgent (non-life threatening) medical problem, we’re here to help. Make your appointment today at (732) 376-9333 or visit us at 275 Hobart Street.
Perth Amboy Free Public Library Offers Home-bound Delivery Service
PERTH AMBOY – If you can’t make it to the library, the library can come to you! The Home-Bound Program is a resource delivery service offered to all Perth Amboy residents who are temporarily or permanently confined to their homes because of illness, age or physical disability. Care facilities and nursing homes are also welcome to take advantage of this program. The service is absolutely free to join and use! Residents who do not currently have a library card will be issued one after successful sign-up of the home-bound application. To sign up for service call the library at 732-826-2600.
Safety Announcement From Mayor Wilda Diaz
We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, emphasize that it is important:
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!!
Report Suspicious Activity – Be Vigilant – STAY ALERT!
Do not think that any call or report is too small.
Don’t allow the actions of a few dictate your quality of life.
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1
FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400
Volunteers Needed to Help Children in Foster Care
Press Release 5/30/19 MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Middlesex County is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in foster care. On any given night, about 250 children from Middlesex County are sleeping in foster homes or other out-of-home placements due to abuse or neglect. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are working to serve more of these children each year. CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to speak for a child’s best interests, making sure they are safe and well-cared for, are getting the services they need and are placed in a permanent, safe, nurturing home as quickly as possible. CASA volunteers come from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds, with no special experience or education needed. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, pass background checks and have compassion, objectivity and commitment to children. If you are interested in volunteering, visit our website, casaofmiddlesexcounty.org/volunteer.
DVRT Seeks Volunteers
PERTH AMBOY – The Domestic Violence Response Team is looking for volunteers. For more information, contact: Detective Liza Capo, Perth Amboy Police Department at: 732-324-3815 or DVRT Coordinator Damaris Ramirez at 732-500-5758 or Pastor Bernadette Lopez at 732-213-1537. Pick up an application at the Perth Amboy Police Department.
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.
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Mentors Wanted
MIDDLESEX COUNTY/FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP – Catholic Charities is seeking volunteer mentors. Both male and female mentors are needed to participate in one-to-one activities and be a role model to young people.
Do you:
1. Have a minimum of three hours per week to offer a child?
2. Like having fun?
3. Reside in or near Middlesex County or Franklin Township?
4. Want to make a difference in a child’s life?
Contact Jeanette Cullen at (732) 738-1323 or jcullen@ccdom.org, for more information.
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).
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.
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
Volunteer Drivers Needed For Meals on Wheels Program
HIGHLAND PARK – Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County (JFS) is in need of volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound senior adults in the Highland Park area for the Kosher Meals on Wheels Program. The program delivers meals Monday – Friday mornings. A commitment of at least 2 days per month for regular volunteers is required. Also seeking substitute drivers who can fill in as needed throughout Middlesex County. Must have valid driver’s license. Please contact the JFS Volunteer Coordinator for more detailed information at 732-777-1940 or visit www.jfsmiddlesex.org under the Volunteer Tab.
Become A Member of the South Amboy First Aid & Safety Squad
SOUTH AMBOY – Serve the Emergency Medical Needs of Your Community! A Unit of A.R.C. If you are at least 16 years old and have a few available hours in your day each week to give to others, contact us at Southamboyfirstaid.org or call (732) 721-1005. South Amboy First Aid Squad serves our residents 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days-a -year. The squad is an independently run private organization, completely staffed by dedicated volunteers and supported by tax-deductible donations. Join your fellow residents with service to our community. Neighbors Helping Neighbors! All training courtesy of the South Amboy First Aid Squad. See how a little bit of your time can benefit so many. Become A Volunteer Member Now! South Amboy First Aid Squad – PO Box 328 – South Amboy, NJ 08879.
Museum Pass Program
PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library have generously provided FREE passes to some of the area’s most popular museums! Museum passes offer a great way for family and friends to experience educational and cultural fun.
Picking Up and Returning Passes: Passes can be picked up at the Circulation Desk. Patron must present the library card under whose name the pass was reserved. Only Adult patrons whose cards are in good standing will be able to check out Museum Passes. Passes are good for a total of three days and are NOT renewable. Passes can be returned at the Circulation Desk or at the Book Drop after hours.
Late, Lost or Unreturned Passes: There will be a $5 amount late fee each day the pass is past due. The maximum fine will not exceed $25.00. Passes not returned within 14 days after the due date, will be presumed lost and borrowers charged the full replacement cost.
Replacement costs for items are as follows: Lost museum pass: Full cost of the pass. Replacement costs vary according to the museum and listed on the catalog record for each museum. Pass Case: $1
Museum Passes available:
• American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY | free admission and 1 free exhibit or show
• Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton NJ | pass admits 4 people
• Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, New York, NY | pass admits 6 people
Sponsored by the Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library. www.folperthamboy.com For more information, please call the Perth Amboy Free Public Library: 732-826-2600.