Raritan Bay Cruisers Car Show
Tuesdays, Oct. 2 and Oct. 9 from 6 – 9 p.m. 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.
Cruise Nights on Broadway
SOUTH AMBOY – Come join DJ Richie, The Flash and Crew for great cruise nights the third Wednesday of every month from June to October from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Music from the 50’s to the 80’s Trophies will be awarded – Bring the Family! For additional information please contact carshowsRus@gmail.com or Mike Toth at mtoth1@optonline.net or 908-930-3497. Sponsored by the City of South Amboy.
Vendors Sought for Craft Fair
SOUTH AMBOY – Crafters, vendors and shoppers are needed for Sacred Heart Rosary Society’s upcoming Craft and Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Memorial Hall across from Sacred Hart Church, 531 Washington Ave., South Amboy. No admission charge for shoppers or browsers. Food will be available. Helpers will offer assistance in carrying out your purchases. To reserve a table or for more information, call Janice: 732-309-8405 or Virginia: 732-721-1521.
SOUTH AMBOY – The Dowdell Library of South Amboy invites avid shutterbugs to enter the library’s Fall Photo Contest. Celebrate our community through the art of photography, and contribute to the Library’s local history picture collection. All photo entries must feature a SOUTH AMBOY BUSINESS. The submission should be a clearly identifiable image of an interior or exterior place of business.
Photographs should be taken between September 1 and October 31 and submitted by November 15, 2018. Contestants may submit up to five high resolution DIGITAL images to: comments@dowdell.org; open to amateur photographers only.
Please include the location of the photograph, the date the photograph was taken, your name, and contact information. Important photo release! Photographs that contain recognizable people must be accompanied by a release form signed by each person photographed. If individuals are under the age of eighteen, their parent or legal guardian must sign the photo release. Winners will be announced at the library’s HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE on Monday, December 3 at 7:30 pm. For further details, please contact the Dowdell Library of South Amboy at 732-721-6060 or comments@dowdell.org. The Library is located off John T. O’Leary Blvd – adjacent to the South Amboy High School.
Bunco Night
SAYREVILLE – Bunco Night, Thursday, September 27 at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 775 Washington Rd, Parlin. $10 donation. Presented by the Friends of the Sayreville Public Library to benefit the Museum Pass Program.
Discover the Adventure – Join the Fun of Scouting
PERTH AMBOY – An Open House will be conducted on Thursday, September 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for interested youth and parents/guardians to join Scouting at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 188 Rector Street, Perth Amboy (across from church). Come out and be a part of fun activities Scouting offers such as fishing, hiking, camping, making new friends and learning important lessons for a lifetime. All youth from grades kindergarten through fifth can join Cub Scouts and all youth from grades sixth and up but has not reached age 18. For more information, call 973 714 3281 or email javier.juarez@scouting.org Please visit ppcbsa.org for additional information.
ESL Literacy Registration Fall 2018
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation groups and beginning instruction will be offered at all Woodbridge Township Libraries from September 2018 through May 2019. Instruction and ESL Conversation Group leaders will be provided in partnership with LiteracyNJ, (https://literacynj.org/), a statewide literacy services provider. In-person registration is required for a 15-week series of Conversation Group classes that will be held at the Iselin Branch Library, the Henry Inman Branch Library and the Main Library. Also available to English language learners will be Beginning ESL group instruction at the Fords Branch Library.
For more information about ESL classes at Woodbridge Public Libraries, LiteracyNJ or classes offered in the area, please contact Melissa Bernstein of LiteracyNJ, 732-906-5456, mbernstein@literacynj.org.
Open Mic
SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy Knights of Columbus Council 426 resume their monthly Open Mic musical evening Friday, September 28 at 8 p.m. at 308 Fourth St., South Amboy. There is no cover charge. Anyone who belongs to a group or is a soloist is invited to perform. Drums and amplifiers will be provided. Refreshments will be available. For more information call 732-721-2025.
St. Mary’s High School Class of 1958 Reunion
PERTH AMBOY – Friday, September 28, 2018 from 12 Noon to 4 p.m. The Grand Marquis, Old Bridge. All Graduates from St. Mary’s or Perth Amboy High School invited. Call Betty Pappas: 732-236-4479 or Joan Dias: 732-634-0239.
Movies @ Main: True Stories
WOODBRIDGE – The Woodbridge Main Library will begin a new film series scheduled Friday afternoons at 2 p.m. that will feature films based on true stories. “I Can Only Imagine,” an inspiring drama about a father- son relationship that is the basis of the song “I Can Only Imagine,” will be shown on September 28, followed by “Marshall,” a biographical film depicting the life of the first African-American Supreme Court Justice. On October 12 we will present “Chappaquiddick,” a dramatic film about the 1969 fatal car accident in Massachusetts. The following week we will show the war drama, “The Darkest Hour” on October 19. This film, with Gary Oldman in his a Best Actor performance, depicts Winston Churchill during the early days of World War II. Our series concludes on October 26 with “Adrift,” the true story of Tami Oldham and Richard Sharp’s heartbreaking adventure at sea.
Our films are sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries of Woodbridge Township. Light refreshments are provided by the Woodbridge Library Foundation. Films are free and open to all.
The Woodbridge Public Library is located at 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ.
Caribbean Day Celebration
PERTH AMBOY/SCOTCH PLAINS – Jerseyland Park Community Center, 783 Jerusalem Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 on September 29, 2018 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Come celebrate with us! The Sons and Daughters of Anguilla’s 2nd Annual Caribbean Day Celebration! Fun! Food! Family! Fun activities, games, and plenty of vendors! Steel Pan Music by “Sterling.” Admission: $10 per person; Children 5 and under, Free admission. NO tickets sold at gate! Caribbean food & drinks will be sold! Bring you chairs and blankets! Tickets available at: www.Eventbrite.com Anguilla Caribbean Day Celebration 2018; Contact: Maureen: 732-731-9377; Joycelyn: 848-250-4223.
Hispanic Heritage Cultural Festival
WOODBRIDGE – The Hispanic Heritage Cultural Festival is set for Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 from Noon to 4:00 p.m. at Parker Press Park in downtown Woodbridge. Meet friends and neighbors in a fun-filled and educational festival that celebrates the contributions of the Woodbridge Township Hispanic & Latino community!!! Music… Dancers… Food… Fun… and so much more!!! (FREE parking in the NJT lot.)
Atlantic City Bus Trip – Fellowship Circle of the Hungarian Reformed Church
PERTH AMBOY – AC Bus Trip to the Tropicana Casino on Sunday, September 30. Sponsored by the Fellowship Circle of the Hungarian Reformed Church, 331 Kirkland Place, Perth Amboy, NJ. Bus leaves the church at 12:00 pm – 6 hour stay at Casino from when we arrive in AC. Cost: $30 pp ($25 slot play). Bagged lunch provided. To reserve a seat call: 732-261-8726. Payment due ASAP. NO REFUND FOR LAST MINUTE CANCELLATIONS!
Buffet Breakfast
SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy Elks, 601 Washington Rd. is having a Buffet Breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The menu includes: pancakes, scrambled eggs, breakfast meats, baked egg dishes, potatoes, sweet treats, assorted breads, coffee, tea, and juice. Adults: $9.00; Under 8 yrs: $5.00. All you can eat served buffet. For more information call: 732-727-7170.
Butterflies!!!
PERTH AMBOY – There will be a lecture on butterflies on Sunday, September 30, at 2 p.m. at the Kearny Cottage by Noelle Zaleski. Noelle Zaleski is a resident of Perth Amboy. She is a professional photographer that loves nature photography, gardening, hiking and most of all being outdoors exploring her natural surroundings. Noelle has been raising monarch butterflies for over 5 years. She has learned about the many needs of the Monarch Butterfly, from finding eggs, to feeding caterpillars, to releasing them in to the wild as butterflies. There are many obstacles facing the monarch butterfly today from loss of habitat to pesticides. We need to learn how to co-exist with this beautiful creature. Come learn about how to attract butterflies to even the smallest garden. The Kearny Cottage is located at 63 Catalpa Ave., Perth Amboy.
Sponsored by the Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library and the Kearny Cottage Historical Association. The event is free, but donations are welcome. Light Refreshments.
A.C. Bus Trip – Holy Rosary Seniors
HOPELAWN – The Holy Rosary Seniors are sponsoring a bus trip to Golden Nugget Casino, Atlantic City, NJ, Tuesday October 2. Bus leaves 10 a.m. from church parking lot. Cost $30; $25 back in play and $5 food voucher. For any questions, call Ronnie at 732-442-5252.
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, Oct. . Bus leaves 12 Noon from the Perth Amboy Knights of Columbus, High Street, Perth Amboy. Cost 30 pp. Receive $30 back in slot dollars. For more info call Joe at 732-826-0819.
The Morgan Explosion Centennial
PISCATAWAY – There will be a presentation on the Morgan Explosion Centennial with Author Randall Gabrielan on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Rutgers Visitor Center, 100 Sutphen Rd, Piscataway. On the evening of October 4, 1918, an explosion occurred at the T.A. Gillespie Company Shell Loading Plant in Morgan, New Jersey. The chain reaction that occurred left hundreds dead, buildings destroyed and many homeless. Join us for a presentation on the 100th anniversary of the tragedy. Free event and parking. Text CULTURE to 56512 for more details or go to www.middlesexcountynj.gov The Cornelius Low House will be open until 6:30 p.m.
LiteracyNJ ESL Tutor Training
FORDS – Imagine if you couldn’t read a prescription, job application, bedtime story, or ballot. Become a volunteer literacy tutor and help adults improve their reading, writing, or English skills. Sign up now for our next tutor training class! You can make a difference! Classes are on Saturdays October 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (must attend all 4 sessions) Location: Fords Branch Library; 211 Ford Ave. Fords, NJ 08863. To register: contact Melissa Bernstein at mbernstein@literacynj.org or 732-906-5456. Registration fee: $45.00.
South Amboy Fall City-Wide Yard Sale
SOUTH AMBOY – Fall City Wide Yard Sale – Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain or shine. All South Amboy residents can participate at no cost. *Not Required, but if you are interested in participating and registering your address, a list of participants will be made available to perspective shoppers. Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 3, 2018. To register or for more information, please contact Jaclyn at kellyj@southamboynj.gov or call 732-727-1683.
Saturday Storytime
SEWAREN – The Sewaren Public Library warmly presents: Saturday Storytime with special assistance from Kara & Elizabeth. Stories, crafts, snacks, and more! 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The 1st & 3rd Saturday of every month! (Starting Oct. 6th). Bring only imagination. Interested? Contact us at : 732-634-7571 or email us at sewarenlibrary@gmail.com The Sewaren Library is located at 546 West Ave.
15th Annual Tricky Tray & 50/50 Raffle
PERTH AMBOY – Sunday, October 7, at Saint John Paul II Parish, St. Stephen’s School, 500 State St., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. Doors Open at 12:30 p.m.; Drawing starts at 2:30 p.m. For more information call 732-826-1395. Over 300 Prizes. Cash Bar (No Outside Alcohol Permitted). At the Door Costs: Admission $20 (includes: buffet, dessert, coffee, one ticket for a door prize & 1 sheet of 25 level one tickets.
Level 1/WHITE TICKETS: (prize value up to $50) $5/sheet of 25 tickets
Level 2/GREEN TICKETS: (prize value $50-$100) $3/each, 6/$10
Level 3/YELLOW TICKETS: (prize value $100-$200) $5 each, 3/$10
Special Prizes/ORANGE TICKETS: (prize value $200-$400) $10 each, 3/$20
Super Special Prize/BLUE TICKETS Approx. $1000 value, 2 round trip airline tickets (Florida, Dominican Republic OR Puerto Rico) $20 each, 3/$50
PRE-EVENT TICKET BUNDLE AVAILABLE: NOW-PAY $50 AND SAVE $20! Before September 30, 2018. Contact Ana Maria to Get Bundles @ 732-485-9367. Bundle includes: LEVEL 1: 2 sheets (50 tickets); LEVEL 2: 12 tickets; LEVEL 3: 6 tickets; Special Level Prize: 3 tickets; Super Special Prize tickets available at the event only.
For more information call Ana Maria Zevallos @732-485-9367 or email: azevallos@johnpaulsecond.com or go to
www.johnpaulsecond.com
I.D.# 387-1-39661;
RL# 4162/4163
School of Rock – Clark’s House Band
WOODBRIDGE – Join us for a special acoustic set @ the Woodbridge Main Library with the School of Rock – Clark’s House Band on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 7 p.m.
The School of Rock – Clark’s House Band consists of the school’s top student ambassadors. Touring on stages across the nation from Nashville, Memphis, Philly and NYC, these players represent their most dedicated and experienced musicians.To learn more about their house band, follow them on Facebook @ facebook.com/schoolofrockclark) and on Instagram @schoolofrockclark.
This program is free and open to all. The Woodbridge Main Library is located at 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ. For more information please call the Library @ 732-634-4450 or visit us online @ http://woodbridgelibrary.org/
Super 50/50
SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy Elks, 601 Washington Rd, South Amboy are having a Super 50/50 Drawing. Drawing Date: Friday, October 12, at 8 p.m. $10 Donation. 1st Prize: 70% of half the proceeds; 2nd Prize: 20% of half the proceeds; 3rd Prize: 10% of half the proceeds. Do not have to be present to win. No substation of the offered price may be made. For more info call 732-727-7170. NJ LGCCCC ID#444629541; RL #17-2018.
Indoor Flea Market & Yard Sale
PERTH AMBOY – October 13, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Rain or Shine) Hungarian Reformed Church Center Corner of Kirkland Pl & Fayette St., Perth Amboy. Tables are 1 for $20 or 2 for $30. “Many tables with many treasures.” New and Used items!! Food Available. For more info call 732-521-1017 or call the church directly at 732-442-7799.
Match Game: Elks Edition
SOUTH AMBOY – Saturday, October 13, starting at 6 p.m. at South Amboy Elks Lodge #784, 601 Washington Rd., South Amboy. Entry Fee is $10. Includes sandwiches and salads. Cash bar.
Book Sale
PERTH AMBOY – Pick up a book or two ($.50 for paperbacks/$1 for hard cover) or select a “bag of books” for a price of only $5. Presently, we are not accepting donations of books.
Visit us at the Brighton Ave. Community Center located at the corner of Brighton Ave. and Sadowski Pkwy. in Perth Amboy. The schedule is as follows: Saturdays, Oct. 13th & 27th. We will be there from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (weather permitting). For more info, e-mail us at friendsofperthamboylibrary@gmail.com Book Dealers are welcome!!
The Haunting of Kearny Cottage
PERTH AMBOY – An exclusive reading of an original short story The Haunting of Kearny Cottage (and a few more if time allows) by Donald Gavron from his new collection Turn on The Dark. Light refreshments will be served. All ages welcome. Gavron’s books will be available for sale and signing after the reading! Sunday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Kearny Cottage, 63 Catalpa Ave.
Maximizing Social Security Benefits
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – Join us at the Woodbridge Main Library, October 15 at 7 p.m.; for an information session which will help attendees learn the ins and outs of Social Security. The session will explain— the history of Social Security, how the system is funded, how to become eligible for benefits, what ages you can start receiving benefits, how payment amounts are calculated, and steps you can take to maximize benefits for you and your family. In addition to this, our speaker Andy Panko, will cover relevant current events as it relates to Social Security and offer his thoughts on the future of the system.
Our speaker, Andy Panko has 18 years of professional experience at multiple large insurance companies, brokerages, and investment banking organizations. All are welcomed to attend this free event! Registration is required to attend this event. Please call 732-634-4450 or visit www.woodbridgelibrary.org to register and to find out more information about the event.
Medicare Workshop
WOODBRIDGE – On Tuesday, October 16 at 6:30 pm, the Woodbridge Main Library will welcome Justin Lubenow and Michael Salum of Senior Advisors. At this free workshop you will learn:
• What’s Changed?
• 5 Biggest Mistakes Made by Most Medicare Beneficiaries.
• Original Medicare versus Medicare Advantage Plans.
• How do Medicare Supplement Policies Work?
• How do Medicare Prescription Drug programs work?
• When must you sign-up for Medicare to avoid late enrollment penalties and coverage gaps?
Senior Advisors is family owned and operated since 2009. They have over 20,000 Medicare Clients across 22 different states. This program is free and open to all. Registration is required. Please call 732-634-4450 to register or register online @ http://woodbridgelibrary.org/
The Woodbridge Main Library is located at 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ.
Paint and Sip
PERTH AMBOY – Assumption Catholic School is hosting a Paint and Sip Party on Thursday, Oct. 18. This is an adult-only event sponsored by Provident Bank. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go directly to benefit Assumption Catholic School. The event starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. and wine, cheese, and crackers will be served. $25pp. Please call the office to purchase tickets: 732-826-0767.
Fish & Chicken Fry
SAYREVILLE – The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville will be having a Fish and Chicken Fry on Friday, October 19. 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 5:45-7:00pm. For tickets please call 732-257-6353 or e-mail: churchoffice172@optimum.net.
Tricky Tray
HOPELAWN – Good Shepherd Parish at Most Holy Rosary Church, 625 Florida Grove Rd. in the Hopelawn section of Woodbridge, NJ will be hosting a Tricky Tray Auction in Msgr. Gambino Hall on Sunday, October 21. Admission is $15, which includes 25 Level 1 tickets, coffee and dessert. Adults only. Hall is handicapped accessible. Doors open at 12 noon and drawing will begin at 2 p.m. There are 5 levels of prizes plus grand prizes including Broadway Show tickets and Vacation Accommodations. Advanced ticket sale special available before 10/2/18. Currently taking reservations for tables of 6 or more. For more information and tickets, please contact Marie at 732-442-6916 (before 10/2) or the Parish Office at 732-826-4859 or by email at gstrickytray@gmail.com.
National Friends of the Library Week
PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library are celebrating National Friends of the Library Week on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. After a brief meeting at 6 p.m. at the library (adult library upstairs), 196 Jefferson St., Perth Amboy, the PAFOL will be offering a live reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven,” and other spooky stories. Light Refreshments will be available. Come out and support your local library! Everyone is invited to attend. For more information call 732-261-2610.
Calendar Dinner Dance
PERTH AMBOY – The St. Ann Society of Ukrainian Assumption Church will sponsor its annual Calendar Dinner Dance on Saturday, Oct. 27, in the Assumption Catholic School auditorium, Meredith & Jacques Sts. Enjoy a night of dining and dancing: appetizers and a lavish buffet by Palms Plaza and DJ music by Supreme Sound and Entertainment. Doors open at 6 p.m., buffet at 7 p.m. As always, BYOB. Tickets are $40 pp and can be purchased by calling the church office at 732-826-0767 or after liturgies from members. Get your tickets soon!
Vendor Night
SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy Columbiettes hold a Fall Vendor Night on Friday, November 9 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Columbian Club at 308 Fourth St., South Amboy. Vendors are wanted. Please contact Cheryl at 732-407-3295 or sa426ladies@yahoo.com
Welcome to the Celebration
WOODBRIDGE – Woodbridge Township will be 350 years old in 2019!!!! The 350th Sesquarcentennial Anniversary will celebrate the traditions of our Township with events and activities that create civic pride and foster community partnerships that honor the past, celebrate the present, and anticipate the future in the days and months leading up to the Grand Community Celebration on June 1, *2019*.
The Woodbridge 350th Sesquarcentennial Committee has been established to plan festivities and events for the Township’s 350th anniversary celebration.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
Bingo
SAYREVILLE – Feeling Lucky? Come enjoy a fun evening of coach bingo on Friday, February 9, 2018, for the second annual Middlesex County Association of Chiefs of Police coach bingo/tricky tray at St. Stanislaus School, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. Cost is $30 per person which includes 12 games of bingo (3 boards per game), coffee, tea, and dessert. There will also be a 50/50. All guests are invited to bring their own food and refreshments. For tickets please call Gina at 732-432-8361 or Joanne 732-254-1781. See you there!!
Christ Church of South Amboy Thrift Store and Services
SOUTH AMBOY – 1. Our Thrift Store is open: Tuesday and Thursday, 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. All are welcome to shop.
2. Please join us for Mass and Fellowship on: Saturday, Service at 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, Service at 9:00 a.m. Fellowship follows our 9:00 a.m. Mass. Christ Church is located at 257 Fourth Street, South Amboy. The entrance for parking is on Main Street.
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.
DVD/Media Drive
SOUTH AMBOY – Please place your unwanted DVDs, Blu-Ray, CDs, and video games in good condition, into the collection boxes at the Dowdell Library, or Madura Pharmacy Your contributions will be donated to the Dowdell Library to help enhance its current collection. Larger collections call Grace at 732-721-6592 for pick-up Thank you for your support! This on-Going Collection Drive is Sponsored by the Dowdell Library Foundation, Inc.
