Please submit community events 2 weeks in advance. Email AmboyGuardian@gmail.com
Important! Always call ahead of time to make sure any event you intend to attend will take place. The Amboy Guardian will only put a cancellation notice in if we receive notice from the organizer of the event.
Friends of the Perth Amboy Library Book Sale
PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library are once again having a book sale on Saturday, October 24, 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. We are delighted to be back after being sidelined by the pandemic for seven months. I know many people have been starving for reading material for these long months we were at home. We will be wearing masks and providing hand sanitizer and bags if needed. We also insist that anyone coming to peruse our collection also wear a mask as mandated by the State of NJ. Paperbacks are $.50, hardcovers are $1, $5 for a bag full, no limit to size of bag except no lawn or garbage bags. 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. We look forward to your visit. For more information email us at friendsofperthamboylibrary@gmail.com, or call us at 201-381-1903 and like us on Facebook. Dealers are welcome.
Medicare Workshop
WOODBRIDGE – Michael Salum of Medicare Planning Services will fill you in on everything you need to know about the changes to Medicare for upcoming enrollment period. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at 7 p.m. at the Woodbridge Public Library, George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge. For more information, call 732-634-4450. Registration Required – https://bit.ly/2FwOlrs
WPL Virtual Book & Movie Club
WOODBRIDGE – Join us for an informal chat about the movies, books or TV shows you have seen or watched (binged watched) recently that you loved. Or, tell us what and why you strongly disliked something. Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 at 7 p.m. via Zoom at the Woodbridge Public Library, For more information call 732-634-4450. Registration Required – https://bit.ly/33CfNf9
A.C. Bus Trip – San Salvador Seniors
PERTH AMBOY – The San Salvador Seniors are having a bus trip to Caesars Casino, Atlantic City on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Cost: $30 per person, $30 back in slot play. Everyone must bring a mask to board the bus. Bus leaves 12 Noon. Bus will depart from behind St. Stephens Church parking lot on Mechanic Street, Perth Amboy. For more info call Joe at 732-826-0819.
A.C. Bus Trip – Holy Rosary Seniors
HOPELAWN – Holy Rosary Seniors is sponsoring a bus trip to Harrah’s Atlantic City, Tuesday, November 10. Cost is $40 and $10 back in play. Seating is limited. Bus leaves Church (625 Florida Grove Rd.,Hopelawn) parking lot at 10:00 am. Any questions please call Connie at 732-442-4978.
Veterans Day Ceremony in Perth Amboy
PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy and the Honorable Mayor Wilda Diaz announce a Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. at Vetrans War Memorial on Sadowski Parkway. Social distancing regulations will be practiced and face masks are required. For more information, contact the Office of the Mayor at 732-826-7121.
Woodbridge Township 14th Annual 2020 Veteran’s Day Parade Goes Virtual
WOODBRIDGE – Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Veteran’s Day Parade goes virtual this year. The virtual parade will highlight all the Woodbridge Township World War II Veterans both living and deceased. To honor a veteran, provide a photo and a short bio to: WBMayor@twp.woodbridge.nj.us. Deadline to send in a photo/bio is Nov. 2, 2020.
The virtual parade can be seen on: Television on Comcast Ch. 35 (Noon, 3:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.)
YouTube: WoodbridgeTV
Facebook: @MayorJohnMcCormc & WoodbridgeTV
Twitter: @WoodbridgeTV
New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Vietnam Era Museum Veterans Day 2020 Virtual Ceremony
HOLMDEL – The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Vietnam Era Museum will be having a virtual Veteran’s Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. This event will be broadcast live at 11:00 a.m. on our Facebook page and Youtube page and posted afterward here on our website. Thank you for honoring those that served and currently to serve in the United States Armed Forces. The Speakers will be: Key Speaker – Governor Phil Murphy; Key Speaker – Interim Adjutant General Dr. Lisa Hou; Emcee – Clark Martin; National Anthem – Ali Gleason; Speakers – Colonel Walter Nall, Chief Brenda Sue Fulton, Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, Senator Vin Gopal, Assemblywoman Cleopatra G. Tucker, Majority Leader Louis Greenwald, Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt, Assemblyman Gordon M. Johnson; Benediction – Reverend Gerard Appel; Closing Remarks – NJVVMF Director of Development Jillian Decker. We want to ensure that our virtual event is as complete as possible, and a large component of our annual ceremony is our wreaths processional showing remembrance for our fallen heroes, stewardship within our community, and engagement with local veterans organizations we gratefully call our friends. Please join us this year in contributing to a virtual wreath, rose, or ribbon to honor those who served our country. Wreath Sponsorship – $25 – Rose Sponsorship – $10 – Ribbon Sponsorship – $5
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Poll Workers Needed
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – John Anagnostis, Regional Vice Chair of the Middlesex County Republican Organization, has announced there are openings for Poll Workers for the 2020 General Elections to be held on 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 John Anagnostis’ office at 732-371-9967 Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. If no answer, leave a message.
Temporary Employment Opportunity with Middlesex County Board of Elections
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – The Middlesex County Board of Elections is looking for persons to assist in the counting of mail in ballots. The temporary workers will be needed from the end of September until the end of November and will have to be able to travel to Middlesex County College. Hours are flexible, there will be three shifts and the wage is $15 per hour. If interested you may contact Maria at 732-745-3471.
L2B> Library to Business
SOUTH AMBOY – L2B seeks to connect job seekers, businesses, and nonprofits of New Jersey with organizations and experts who are actively engaging in business and workforce development webinars. View the CALENDAR for FREE webinars and online training. Click on eRESOURCES for businesses, nonprofit organizations, and economic information. https://libs2b.com/
For more information contact the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library: email: comments@dowdell.org or go to www.dowdell.org.
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Safety Announcement From Mayor Wilda Diaz
Regarding the Recent Incidents in NYC and NJ, we are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, and 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
