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.
Comprehensive Family Reading Club
PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library and Learning w/Leigh are teaming up to provide a comprehensive family reading club that not only exposes families to various works of literature but provides resources to work on language arts skills for six weeks during the summer. The purpose of the club is for the whole family to sit down together and listen to, then discuss, the book of the week. Afterwards, families can choose to participate in the accompanying literary activity. The club runs weekly from July 11 to August 14.
Enrolling in the family reading club provides access to the weekly story readings via zoom as well as a Google classroom full of resources and guides to assist parents and students alike in maintaining and building language arts skills. The cost to enroll is $35 for all six weeks for all members of the household. The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library has generously arranged a 5% discount for all Perth Amboy community members that utilize the coupon code FOLPerthAmboy. Coupon code will be valid on all summer zoom classes offered through Learning w/ Leigh, however the Friends group highly encourages Perth Amboy residents to enroll in the Family Reading Club.
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Resorts Casino Trip – San Salvador Seniors
PERTH AMBOY – The San Salvador Seniors are sponsoring a bus trip to Resorts Casino, Atlantic City, on Thursday, August 4. 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; $15 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.
* Please note: there will be no A.C. Bus Trip in September.
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 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.
Resorts Casino Trip – Good Shepherd Seniors
HOPELAWN – Good Shepherd Seniors is sponsoring a bus trip to Resorts Casino, Atlantic City, Tuesday, August 2. Cost is $35 with $15 back in play. Bus leaves our parking lot at 10:00 a.m. For more information, please call Connie at 732-442-4978.
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
Vendors Wanted
SAYREVILLE – The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville is looking for vendors for its annual Flea Market. This year it will be held on Saturday September 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rain date is September 17, 2022. The cost of a space is $20.00 for one space and $30.00 for two. There is a limited number of tables available for another $8.00. For more information, please contact the church at 732-257-6353 or churchoffice172@optimum.net. We have been continually growing this flea market over a number of years and would love to add you to our 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 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.
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.
Museum Pass Program
PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library have generously provided FREE passes to two 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. Patrons 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. 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 •Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, New York, NY | pass admits 4 people (2 adults; 2 children).
For the American Museum of Natural History: Until further notice, the Museum will be open five days a week (Wednesday through Sunday). Patrons making use of these vouchers need to book reservations online in advance. For more helpful information on visiting the Museum during this unique time, and to book advance tickets, visit amnh.org/plan-your-visit. Through the Library Voucher program, multiple patrons from your library can visit the Museum on the same day! Each library voucher can be redeemed for a free admission to the Museum’s permanent collection, as well as one special exhibition or show of the patron’s choice.
For the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum: Patrons are able to bring the library’s membership pass along with their library card for complimentary admission on the day of their visit. There is no need to reserve tickets in advance, we always have complimentary tickets readily available for our members. Please note, The Intrepid Museum is no longer checking the vaccination status of visitors. However, for the safety of all, we continue to require masks being worn in all indoor Museum spaces for visitors ages 3 and up.
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.
