Juneteenth Flag Raising
PERTH AMBOY – Friends of Perth Amboy Legacy’s 2022 Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony. A Celebration of Freedom. Saturday June 18, 2022, at 3 p.m. at City Hall Circle, 260 High St, Perth Amboy N.J.
Greek Festival
PERTH AMBOY – Come and be Greek for the day! Everyone is invited to attend our Greek Festival by the Bay. Rain or Shine. Friday, June 17 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, June 18 from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday June 19 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Authentic Greek Food, Entertainment, music, pastries. 41-47 Wisteria Street, Perth Amboy, NJ. Share in our customs and traditions! You will enjoy every moment especially gazing at our mesmerizing, beautiful waterfront view of the Raritan Bay day and night! Please join us for a great time and a chance to win some amazing prizes! www.stdemetriosperthamboy.org 732-826-4466.
Book Signing at the Proprietary House
PERTH AMBOY – On Saturday, June 18 at 2 p.m., Proprietary House will host an Authors Event & Book Signing for the recently released publication, “Perth Amboy’s Historic Neighborhoods.” Admission is Free. Meet the authors – Greg Bender, Al Jekelis, Marilyn Dudash Anastasio and Mona Shangold – and hear about how the four PAHS Class of 1964 alums composed a loving tribute to their hometown with a collection of never-before-published photographs. A number of the book’s photographs will be highlighted for discussion, with the audience encouraged to share their memories of Perth Amboy’s old neighborhoods.
Books will be available for purchase and signing, with sales benefiting Proprietary House. Light refreshments will follow the authors’ program and Proprietary House’s Museum and Gift Shop will be open until 4:30 p.m. The Proprietary House is located at 149 Kearny Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ. Phone: (732) 826-5527 – Email: info@theproprietaryhouse.org
Blood Drive
SOUTH AMBOY – Sunday, June 19 from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, South Amboy, Stevens Ave. between Augusta Street and Second Street (school cafeteria). Appointments are preferred however walk-ins will be welcomed if space permits. For an appointment go to nybc.org/newjerseydrive sponsor code 07743 or call 800-933-2566. Donors 76 and over need a doctor’s note unless one is already on file. 16-year-olds need signed NYBC parental consent form.Please remember to eat, drink, and bring your donor ID card or ID with name and photo. For full list of COVID-19 safety protocols, please visit nybc.org/coronavirus.
Donations save lives. #NJBloodservices
Wind Creek Casino Bus Trip – Good Shepherd Seniors
HOPELAWN – Good Shepherd Seniors is sponsoring a bus trip to Wind Creek Casino, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Cost is $35 with $25 back in play. Bus leaves our parking lot at 10 a.m. For more information, please call Connie at 732-442-4978 or Nancy 732-541-5929.
Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library Meeting
PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library are having a meeting on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 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.
Flag Ceremony Pride Month 2022
PERTH AMBOY – Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday, June 23 at 5 p.m. at Perth Amboy City Hall Circle.
St. Stanislaus Kostka Carnival
SAYREVILLE – St. Stanislaus Kostka Carnival, June 23-25, hours Thursday 6 p.m. –10 p.m., Friday & Saturday 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Celebrating 25 Years! Rides for kiddies through adults; Games & Tricky Tray for all ages; 8th Grade School Parents, St. Stan’s Altar Rosary Society Special Fundraiser; Super & Nightly drawings; Fabulous food tent featuring a wide variety of ethnic and American homemade foods; Homemade BBQ Ribs; Mouth Watering Seafood Area; Beer Garden; Scrumptious Desserts; Friday Fish Fry; Spezzi’s Specials. Friday is Alumni Night! Live Nightly Entertainment! Main Street & MacArthur Avenue, Sayreville. Like us on Facebook! St. Stans School Sayreville. Follow us on Instagram @sskschool. Discount Ride Tickets available in advance. To purchase, call church office at 732-254-0212. (Offer ends 3 p.m. 6/23/22)
Vendors Wanted for Outdoor Flea Market, June 25-26
SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Elks 784 is hosting our annual Flea Market on Saturday June 25 and Sunday June 26 from 8am-4pm. $20.00 for 1 day; per 10 x10 space, $30.00 for both days. You must provide your own table. All types of vendors and goods are welcome except for food stands. Packaged novelty food is allowed. Call to reserve your space by June 18th – 732-727-7170. We are located at 601 Washington Ave. South Amboy. Food and beverage will be for sale by the Elks.
City-Wide Yard Sale
SOUTH AMBOY – The City of South Amboy will hold a City-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26 (rain or shine) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All South Amboy residents can participate at no cost.
To have your address placed on the interactive map and list, please register by calling 732-525-5965 or email recreation@southamboynj.gov. Registration deadline is June 20, 2022. Registration is not required to participate.
Wetdown
SOUTH AMBOY – Mechanicsville Hose Co. #1 is having a Wetdown on Saturday, June 25 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 107 George St., South Amboy. Trophies, Door Prizes, 50/50s, Food, Entertainment, Beverages. Out of Town Companies. RSVP: Engine10SAFD@Gmail.com
Fireworks Vendors Wanted
PERTH AMBOY – Celebrate Perth Amboy and the City of Perth Amboy is looking for vendors to take part in the 2022 Fireworks Celebration! The celebration will be taking place on Saturday, July 2 from 3 pm-10 pm on Sadowski Parkway (Rain date: July 3). Vendors, including food trucks and artists are encouraged to apply. All interested vendors must apply and food vendors must obtain proper food, health department and fire permits to participate. Food truck vendor fees are $100 per space and other cart fees are $75/$50 per space. There is no fee for artisan vendors. Vendors must provide their own tables, chairs, tents, and displays. If interested, please apply by Wednesday, June 15th by going to http://www.celebratestarsandstripes.com/. For more information, please contact the Office of Recreation at:732-826-1690 ext. 4306 or email: akennedy@perthamboynj.org.
Concerts by the Bay – Free Symphonic Band Concerts
PERTH AMBOY – Concerts by the Bay presents The Garden State Symphonic Band, directed by Chris Pederson. Sundays, July 3 – September 4 from 3-5 p.m. Bayview Park, 22 Water St., Perth Amboy, NJ (at the intersection of Water and Market Sts.) Rain location; Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School, 51 1st St., Perth Amboy, NJ. Parking and entrance also available from 2nd Street. Featuring music from Broadway, Movies, Operas, Big Bands, Marches, Classical and music representing many cultures.
Resorts Casino Trip – San Salvador Seniors
PERTH AMBOY – The San Salvador Seniors are sponsoring a bus trip to Resorts Casino, Atlantic City, on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Bus will depart from behind St. Stephen’s Church (St. John Paul II) Parking Lot on Mechanic Street, Perth Amboy at 11 a.m. Cost: $35 per person; $25 back in slot play For more information, call Joe at 732-826-0819. Masks are required to be worn on the bus. You Must Reserve Your Seat! You must pay before you board the bus.
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 every other Saturday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Brighton Avenue Community Center/Teen 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. Paperbacks are $.50, hardcovers are $1, $5 for a bag full, oversize bags or boxes are $10, 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 are now accepting donations. 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. We are also welcoming new members.
Cruise Nights on Broadway
SOUTH AMBOY – Join us for fun, music, prizes, 50/50’s. Great people and their cars. 2022 Cruise Nights on Broadway will be the second Wednesday of every month on July 13, August 10, September 14, and October 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. All parking on Broadway. Sponsored by the City of South Amboy. For more information, call 908-930-3497.
Thanksgiving In July Dinner Fundraiser
SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Elks is hosting a Thanksgiving in July Dinner. The date is Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tickets are $18.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door. Children under 8 years are $6.00. Dinner includes fresh roasted turkey breast, from scratch sausage stuffing, freshly mashed potatoes, homemade gravy, vegetables, cranberry sauce, and desert. This one sells out fast! For ticket information please call 732-727-7170. Leave your name and phone number, and state that you would like information or tickets for the turkey dinner. South Amboy Elks is located at 601 Washington Ave. South Amboy.
PAHS 35th Class of 1987 Reunion
PERTH AMBOY – PAHS Classmates, please join us at the beautiful Raritan Yacht Club for food, drinks, and dancing! Saturday, August 6, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Raritan Bay Yacht Club, 160 Water St. #4703, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. Tickets are $85 each. No tickets at the door. Checks & Zelle Accepted. Questions? Message on Facebook @Class of 1987 Reunion or Email at: Classof1987.PAHS@gmail.com
You’re Invited to Sunday Worship at Magyar Reformed Church
PERTH AMBOY – Please join us on Sunday mornings: 9:00 AM for English Worship and Sunday School; 10:30 AM for Hungarian Worship and Sunday School. Rev. András Szász – Pastor; Organ Prelude – Richard Russell, Organist. We Extend an Open Invitation to All! Magyar Reformed Church, 331 Kirkland Place, Perth Amboy, NJ – 732-442-7799; www.mrchurchnj.org. Parking behind the church on the Wilson Street side.
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.
Stories From Perth Amboy
PERTH AMBOY – Stories From Perth Amboy by Katherine Massopust is available from Katherine at 732-261-2610 or at the Barge Restaurant, 201 Front St., Perth Amboy – 732-442-3000 or at: www.amazon.com A Great Gift! Get it now along with Then & Now: Perth Amboy!
South Amboy Seniors
SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy Senior Citizens Club is looking for new members. Anyone 60+ years old that lives in South Amboy or has a 08879 zip code is eligible to join. The meetings are the second Wednesday of every month at 12 Noon at the Senior Building on Stevens Avenue. Come have fun and join the members for lunch and see if you’re interested in joining the club. Social activities include trips to local shopping centers and restaurants, lunch and learn seminars, bingo, chair yoga, senior clubs, book club, Medical transportation within a 10 mile radius of town is also available. If interested or seeking more information, please call or additional information please call the center at 732-525-5960. Visit www.southamboynj.gov/page/senior-citizen for calendar of monthly activities.
Used Clothing Drop-Off Shed
Sponsored By: First Presbyterian Church with the Help of Turnkey Enterprises, LLC
SAYREVILLE – Location: 172 Main St., Sayreville, NJ 08872 (Parking Lot). Items Accepted: All clothing, shoes, belts, purses, blankets, linens, and stuffed toys. (Your donation will not be cut up or shredded). (Please no rags, fabric scraps, pillows, rugs, toys, or household goods, please understand that the above-mentioned items are a hardship and expense to dispose of.)
Turkey Enterprises LLC is a for-profit company that partners with non-profit organizations in communities to help support their fundraising needs by recycling unwanted clothing. The clothing collected is used as clothing – not cut into rags. Turnkey services each location and pays the sponsoring organization by the pound for the unwanted items. www.turnkey-enterprises.com
***Help us keep your donation clean and dry*** Please put your donation in plastic bags. Thank you.
Clothing Bin Now Open
SAYREVILLE – The Clothing Recycling Bin located at First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville, 172 Main Street, across from Borough Hall has been reopened for donations. With ART, the recycling company, one may donate in 3 ways:
1.) Usable clothing is donated directly to the needy.
2.) High-quality clothing is given to organizations that sell to those who cannot afford new clothing.
3.) Unusable clothing is washed and sold for industrial use and leftovers are used in the auto industry as seat stuffing for large trucks. They also help charities, schools, police departments, fire departments and non-profit organizations.
If you have clothes, shoes or other fabrics please consider using our recycling bin. Thank You.
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.
