Junteenth Flag Raising
PERTH AMBOY – There will be a Juneteenth flag raising ceremony at Perth Amboy, NJ City Hall Circle. Saturday, June 19, 2021, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event is hosted by the Friends of Perth Amboy Legacy and is a social distancing/mask wearing event. This event is in recognition of the fact that when President Lincoln freed the slaves in January of 1863, the slaves in Galveston Texas did not find out until June 19, 1865, two and a half years later, when the soldiers came through with the mail. Former slaves combined the month of June and the 19th day and called it Juneteenth, Freedom Day to celebrate the day when those slaves found out they were freed. Juneteenth is recognized and celebrated nationwide by some people. This is the first year that the state legislators in the State of New Jersey have made June 19th a state holiday.
Raritan Bay Cruisers Car Show
WOODBRIDGE – Tuesdays, May 11 thru Oct. 5 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at Pizza Hut, Rte. 9, Woodbridge (Wal-Mart Parking Lot). Weather permitting. Rock & Roll Music, Trophies, Kids Games – Just Family Fun! For more info, call 1-732-407-2396.
Vendors Wanted: Outdoor Flea Market
SOUTH AMBOY – There will be an outdoor flea market hosted by the South Amboy Elks at 601 Washington Ave. Parking Lot on Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27 (Rain date of September 25 & 26) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donation $20 per space for 1 day; $30 for 2 days. Each space is 8’ x 10’. You may purchase mor than 1. You must bring your own table. All types of vendors & goods are welcome except food stands “Packaged Foods for Sale Only”. You must call to reserve your space by Sat. June 19th. Food and beverage will be for sale by the Elks only. For more information or to reserve your space, call 732-727-7170.
Jibaro Night
PERTH AMBOY – American Legion Post 45, 530 Smith St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 presents our very first Jibaro Night on Saturday, June 19, 2021, beginning at 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tickets per person are $15.00 which includes traditional Puerto Rican food consisting of lechon asado (roasted pig), arroz con gandules (rice & pigeon peas), seafood salad, macaroni salad and guinea en escabeche (pickled green banana salad). For more information call (732) 826-2432.
Veritas Youth Orchestra Outreach Concert
SOUTH AMBOY – There will be a Veritas Youth Orchestra Outreach Concert at the South Amboy Train Station on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 2 p.m. Featuring Mira Kang, Music Director Cellist, Rutgers University, Alison Franzetti; Guest Artist, International Soloist and Grammy Nominee; Brennan Sweet, Guest Artist and Associate Concertmaster of NJ Symphony Orchestra; Vladmir Dyo, Guest Artist and International Renowned Violinist; David Jeong, Principal Conductor Classical Note Philharmonic; Brett Deubner, International Viola Soloist and Professor at Aaron Copland School of Music; Gi Lee Guest Artist Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Music includes Beethoven Symphony no. 6 “Pastoral”, Brahms Hungarian Dance, Bartok “Romanian Folk Dances” and Souvenir de Florence by Tchaikovsky. Viola Soloist Brett Deubner and Clarinet Solo by Gi Lee. This event is free and open to the public. Bring your own chair. Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. Program funded by Middlesex County, a partner of the New Jersey Council on the Arts.
Friends of the Library Meeting
PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library are having a meeting at the Kearny Cottage, 63 Catalpa Ave., Perth Amboy at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2021. All are welcome to attend.
St. Stan’s Bazaar Carnival
SAYREVILLE – We are ready for fun, food, chances & entertainment at St. Stan’s Bazaar Carnival.
Bazaar Carnival Dates: Thursday, June 24 from 5-9PM, Friday, June 25 from 5-9PM, and Saturday, June 26 from 3-8PM. Super 50/50s are $5/ticket. The drawing to be held 6/26 at 8pm. Nightly 50/50 drawings are $1/ticket. We will have Raffles, a Money Wheel, a Tricky Tray and nightly entertainment! Fun rides! Tickets can be purchased on-site. Beer Garden will be open. Our Food Tent menu includes: Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers, Hotdogs, French Fries, Chicken Fingers, Mozzarella Sticks, Potato Pancakes, Pierogi, Stuffed Cabbage, and Kielbasa & Sauerkraut. Plus, our legendary B&T Ribs, Carmen Spezzi’s Main Street Café, St. Stan’s Seafood with Shrimp, Clams, & our Famous Friday Fish Fry, Dellano’s Zeppoles, Harry’s Lil’ Kitchen, Ice Cream and more! There will be seating under our tents or bring your own chair to our picnic area!
50/50 tickets can be purchased at: Front of Sayreville Seafood & Deli, 141 Main St. Sayreville, NJ: Friday 6/18/21 – 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm; Saturday 6/19/21 – 8:00 am to 12:00 pm; Parish Office – Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Tuesday evenings 6:00-8:00 pm. Tickets are also available before and after Masses on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings in the church foyer.
Friends of the Perth Amboy Library Book Sale Returns!
PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library are once again having a book sale on Saturday June 26 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. 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. At this time, we are not accepting donations of books.
City-Wide Yard Sale
SOUTH AMBOY – The City of South Amboy will hold a City-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, June 26, and Sunday, June 27, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All South Amboy residents can participate at no cost. If interested, sellers can register their address for a list that will be available to prospective shoppers. Registration deadline is June 21, 2021. To register or for more information, please contact Jaclyn at 732-525-5965 or email recreation@southamboynj.gov. Please indicate if you are participating Saturday, Sunday or BOTH days – along with address and phone number. (We strongly encourage all participating to use good judgement and follow the most updated CDC guidelines.)
St. Patrick’s Day in June
FORDS – Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 9199 of Fords is sponsoring a “St. Patrick’s Day in June” Celebration on Sunday, June 27, 2021. This event is “Take Out” only and is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the OLP Parish Center on 25 Franklin Ave, Edison. Cost is $15/meal. The menu includes corned beef (cooked to perfection), cabbage, Irish soda bread, and dessert. For info, contact Rich Fetzer at 732-822-4957.
A.C. Bus Trip – Holy Rosary Seniors
HOPELAWN – The Holy Rosary Seniors sponsoring a bus trip to Resorts Casino Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Cost is $35 with $20 back in play. Bus leaves Church parking lot at 10 a.m. Any questions please call Ronnie at 732-442-4978.
A.C. Bus Trip – San Salvador Seniors
PERTH AMBOY – The San Salvador Seniors are sponsoring a bus trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Bus will depart from behind St. Stephen’s Church (St. John Paul II) Parking Lot on Mechanic Street, Perth Amboy at 12 Noon. Cost: $30 per person; $20 back in slot play For more information, call Joe at 732-826-0819. Masks are required to be worn on the bus.
Thanksgiving In July Dinner
SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Elks Lodge 784 located at 601 Washington Ave, South Amboy is having Thanksgiving In July Dinner on Thursday, July 22, from 5:30-7:30pm. The cost is $15.00 in advance or $18.00 at the door. Kids under 8 yrs. are $6.00. The menu includes Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast, Freshly made Sausage Stuffing, Mashed Potato with Homemade Gravy, Vegetables, Cranberry sauce and dessert.
Call 732-727-7170 from 5-10pm on Fridays for tickets. All other days leave your name and number and your call will be returned. Last day for advance tickets is Friday July 16th. Thank you in advance for your support.
21st Annual Car Show
SOUTH AMBOY – Join us for the 21st Annual Car Show, hosted by the Independence Engine & Hose Co. #1, on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 140 North Broadway from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is FREE for the General Public. *Vehicle Registration and Lineup on Broadway by the Firehouse.* Advanced Entry Fee $5 per Vehicle/ Day of Show Entry $15. Pre-Registration Deadline: July 31, 2021.
Irish Festival
SOUTH AMBOY – The City of South Amboy in partnership with the South Amboy Parade Committee will host an Irish Festival on Saturday, September 25 at the Raritan Bay Waterfront Park. The festival, which will begin at 2 p.m., promises to be an exciting and family friendly event and will include music, food and craft vendors, kid friendly activities, and will conclude with a firework display at dusk. There will be live entertainment throughout the event including appearances by renowned Irish Musicians Willie Lynch and Andy Cooney, step dancers from the Lynn Academy of Irish Dance, as well as our very own Colonel DB Kelly Pipes and Drums.
June Events at Woodbridge Public Library
Summer Reading Kickoff – June 21 | All Day | Fords Library
Come kick off Summer Reading for Adults! Why should kids have all the fun? Sign up for our summer reading program, have a snack, pick up a bookmark, and be entered to win a prize! No registration!
The Basics of Butterfly Gardening – June 23 | 7 p.m.
Whether you are a gardener who wants to see more butterflies in your garden, a butterfly enthusiast who wants to bring that passion to the garden, or someone who simply wants to make their garden or yard friendlier to Monarchs or other butterflies, this talk from speaker Jane Hurwitz will provide ideas about protecting the entire life cycle of butterflies that visit our gardens! This program is apart of our annual summer reading club! Registration Required – https://bit.ly/3xO6187
Mystery/Thriller Book Club – June 25 | 3 p.m.
Join us virtually for a discussion of The Wife Stalker by Liv Constantine. Registration Required – https://bit.ly/3ociM7X
United States War Dog Association – June 30 | 7 p.m.
Join President of the United States War Dog Association, Chris Willingham, for a presentation which will discuss the history of war dogs and the service they’ve provided to our military over the years, as well as the various programs there are to support military working dogs. We will also focus on Willingham’s experience as a military working dog handler overseas. This program is apart of our annual summer reading club! Registration Required – https://bit.ly/3bnOwSy
Shrimp Boil
SOUTH AMBOY – It’s Time for a Low Country Shrimp Boil at the South Amboy Elks, 601 Washington Ave. on Thursday, July 1, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Drive -thru, eat in or patio seating. You must call to place your order no later than Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Menu: Shrimp, Smoked Sausage, Red Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Biscuits, Watermelon: $18 or the Landlubber: ½ BBQ Chicken, Red Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Biscuits, Watermelon: $15. For more information, or to place an order call 732-727-7170.
Back Yard Part Set Raffle
SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy Elks, 601 Washington Ave. is having a raffle with a drawing date of July 1, 2021 at 8 p.m. The backyard party set includes a hand-crafted cooler on wheels, a tin bottle tub filled with goodies, a mini bar with 3 different changeable fronts, and a grill/ fire pit. Estimated value of $350.00. Come take a chance for only $5.00. The Lodge is open Thurs-Fri nights stop in and take a chance. License #RL-21-01. Look for our flyers on Facebook.
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Hot Meal Distribution
PERTH AMBOY – There will be a hot meal distribution at the RBA YMCA parking lot, 357 New Brunswick Ave. This will take place every Wednesday through July 2021 at 4pm. This is made possible through a partnership with the Office of Assemblywoman Lopez, Mayor Caba, and the RBAYMCA.
Library Open
PERTH AMBOY – The Perth Amboy Free Public Library, 196 Jefferson St. has reopened. Hours are: Adult Library: Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wed & Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Children’s Library: Mon, Tues Thurs: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed & Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Upon entry, MUST have temperature check, sign in at the front desk, use hand sanitizer, use masks, and observe social distancing. TIME LIMIT: Computer Use: ONE HOUR; Browsing: HALF-HOUR. Study period available by request. For more information call the library at 732-826-2600.
Olive Street Senior Center is Reopening!
PERTH AMBOY – Attention Perth Amboy Residents 60 and over. The Office on Aging is excited to have the Grand Re-Opening of our Senior Center! We are looking forward to resuming somewhat of a normal routine with activities. While many things have changed, something remains the same – The Office on Aging’s commitment to your safety and staying true to our mission; to promote wellness, support and friendship, to our beloved seniors! We look forward to seeing you on June 25th. Please make sure to call and register since space is limited!!
Trinity Treasures Thrift Shop
SOUTH AMBOY – Trinity United Methodist Church Trinity Treasures Thrift Shop located at: 815 Bordentown Avenue, South Amboy is open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. through 12 p.m. weather permitting. Household items, clothing, appliances, and much more. Any questions, please call 732-763-6232.
Food Drive for Local Families
SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy High School Interact Club (Rotary Club) and the City of South Amboy is holding a food drive to benefit local families. If you are able to donate, there will be a collection of non-perishable food, personal hygiene products and paper goods. Donations can be dropped off at the side door of the South Amboy Senior Center on Henry Street, Mondays – Friday’s from 8 a.m. to 3p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Jaclyn at (732) 525-5965. You can also contact Cathy at the Nurse’s office in the South Amboy Middle/High School at (732) 316-7668 option 3 to arrange curbside drop off.
