Attention Students! Earn Community Service Hours by Shoveling Snow for the Elderly
SOUTH AMBOY – The City of South Amboy and South Amboy OEM are looking for students in the seventh grade or higher, interested in community service hours to help our elderly community to shovel when it snows. We will find a senior within walking distance of volunteer’s homes. Students commit to shovel the assigned senior’s residence sidewalk and the path to their front door each time it snows and they will receive community service credit at the end of the winter. If you are a senior, age 60 and older, who needs your snow shoveled, or a student or resident who wants to volunteer, please email Jaclyn at kellyj@southamboynj.gov or call (732) 525-5965.
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 first and third Saturday of every month! Bring only imagination. Interested? Contact 732-634-7571 or email sewarenlibrary@gmail.com The Sewaren Library is located at 546 West Ave.
Coffee Talk with Rabbi Metz
PERTH AMBOY/EDISON – Wednesday, February 27 at 9:30 a.m. Discussions/informal class in a relaxed environment. NEW LOCATION! Panera Bread, 1551 Route 1, Edison, (north of Menlo Park Mall, on the southbound side of Route 1.)
Ask the Rabbi
PERTH AMBOY/EDISON – “Ask the Rabbi” is back: Wednesday, February 27 in the food court in Menlo Park Mall (near Panera) at 12 noon. Rabbi Sara Metz will discuss current events and Bible topics. She will also answer questions you might want answered but never had the opportunity to ask of a rabbi.
Tai Chi/Qigong for Health
Classes held at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA 357 New Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. This program is designed to empower participants 18 years of age or older to make wellness an important part of their lifestyle. It combines the principles and practice of Tai Chi and Qigong with free flowing movements that are easy to do, yet very effective in calming your mind, relaxing your body and balancing the emotions.
Thurs., Feb. 21 – March 28 from 7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 23 – March 30 – 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Cost: YMCA Members – $75 Community Members – $85
Book Sale
PERTH AMBOY – Pick up a book or two ($.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, Feb. 23, March 9 & 23. We will be there from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (weather permitting). If available, Artist Luis Rosario will be drawing complimentary caricatures. For more info, e-mail us at friendsofperthamboylibrary@gmail.com Check us out on the web: www.FOLPerthAmboy.com Book Dealers are welcome!!!!
In Honor of Our Veterans Dinner & Tricky Tray
SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy Elks, 601 Washington Ave., is having a “In Honor of Our Veterans Dinner & Tricky Tray,” on Sunday, Feb. 24 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. We are honoring all Veterans and Hosting Our Veterans from Menlo Park Veterans Home. Come show your support and have dinner with them. Tickets available in advance for $10; $12 at the door. Can’t make the dinner? Donate a ticket for a Veteran. We are proud to serve those who have served us! Menu: Stuffed Chicken Breast, Mashed Potato, Vegetable, Cranberry Sauce, Dessert, Coffee & Tea. For more information call 732-727-7170.
Martha Washington Visits New Jersey
WOODBRIDGE – Historical Association of Woodbridge Township presents, “Martha Washington Visits New Jersey,” a dramatic performance by Alisa Dupuy, on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 7 p.m. In commemoration of George Washington’s birthday, the audience will meet his wife, Martha, who accompanied her husband to his New Jersey winter headquarters in 1777 and 1779. Light refreshments will be served. Fellowship Hall, First Presbyterian Church, Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge.
For more information contact Township Historian, Brenda Velasco, 732-428-2403.
A.C. Bus Trip – St. John Paul II Seniors
PERTH AMBOY – A trip to the Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Cost $35 pp.; $25 back in slot play. Bus will depart from behind St. Stephens Church parking lot on Mechanic Street at 9:30 a.m. Call Bobbi to reserve a seat: 732-636-2867.
Craft Night: Make Your Own Bath Bomb!
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – Treat yourself to a winter treat, Thursday, February 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Woodbridge Main Library, and create your own bath bombs! These luxurious concoctions fizz up in water and release soothing epsom salts and essential oils. Choose from a variety of scents and colors to make your own unique bath bomb. Participants will be given supplies and instructions. Registration is required! Adults (18+) Please register online. The Woodbridge Main Library is located at 1 George Frederick Plaza in Woodbridge, NJ. For further information, please contact us at 732-634-4450 or visit our website –www.woodbrigelibrary.org.
Children’s Author Event
PERTH AMBOY – Acclaimed children’s author Artie Bennett is coming to Perth Amboy Free Public Library (at the Children’s Library in rear) on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., for a special Read Across America story time and merriment galore! Artie Bennett is Author of: “The Butt Book”, “Poopendous”, “Peter Panda Melts Down”, “Belches, Burps, Farts–Oh My!” and “The Universe’s Greatest Dinosaur Jokes and Pre-Hysteric Puns”. You won’t want to miss “The Dr. Seuss of Your Caboose”! The Perth Amboy Free Public Library is located at 196 Jefferson St., Perth Amboy. Sponsored by the Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library. For more information call 732-261-2610.
Gift Auction
PERTH AMBOY – Come find your treasure at the St. Ann Society of Ukrainian Assumption Church Under the Sea Gift Auction. Sunday, March 3, 2019. Doors Open at 12 Noon – Drawings begin at 2 p.m. Admission $10 pp. Hundreds of fabulous prizes and baskets – 50/50 Raffle, Gift Card Raffle, It’s Your Lucky Day Raffle. Free cake, coffee and tea. Delicious food available for purchase! No outside food or beverage, please! Assumption School Auditorium, 370 Meredith Street, Perth Amboy. For tickets and info, call the Assumption Church Office: 732-826-0767.
A.C. Bus Trip – Fellowship Circle of the Hungarian Reformed Church
PERTH AMBOY – Atlantic City Bus Trip to the Tropicana Casino on Sunday, March 3, 2019. 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!
Pirohi Sale
PERTH AMBOY – St. John’s Orthodox Church will be holding their Pirohi Sale at $9.00 Per Dozen. Orders may be called in from March 4 -6. 2019 to 732-826-7067 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon. Please call early to be sure your order gets in. Orders may be picked up after 2:30 p.m. on March 12 or 13 at 404 Division Street, Perth Amboy, NJ.
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, Mar. 7, 2019. 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.
A.C. Bus Trip – Holy Rosary Seniors
HOPELAWN – The Holy Rosary Seniors are sponsoring a bus trip to the Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Cost is $30 per person; $25 back in play and $5 food voucher. Bus leaves Church parking lot at 10:00 am. For more details, please call Ronnie 732-442-5252.
Vendors & Crafters Wanted
SAYREVILLE – The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville is looking for vendors and crafters for our annual Flea Market/Craft Fair. Spaces are one for $15.00 or two for $25.00. There are a limited number of tables available for an additional $5.00. The date is June 1, 2019, with a rain date of June 8, 2019. The hours are 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information please call 732-257-6353 or email to churchoffice172@optimum.net
An Evening with Seamus Kennedy
SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy Parade Committee and the South Amboy Arts Society invite you to attend a St. Patrick’s Day celebration with Seamus Kennedy. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Seamus Kennedy has been entertaining audiences across the United States for almost four decades through music and humor. The performance will take place on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 7 p.m. at the Community Theatre of South Amboy, located within the South Amboy Middle High School complex at 200 Governor Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy, NJ 08879. Free Admission. To reserve your free ticket visit www.southamboyarts.org
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
SAYREVILLE – There will be a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at Sayreville United Methodist, 406 Main St., Sayreville, NJ on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cost: Adult $12.00 Seniors/Students/Children between ages 5-12 yrs. $8.00. Children under 5 – Free Dinner of Spaghetti & Meatballs. Dinner includes: Corned Beef or Spaghetti, Boiled Cabbage & Carrots, Boiled Potatoes, Rye Bread or Roll, Beverage, Dessert, Take Out Available.For questions or reservations, please contact Winsome Melvin – 732-432-9072.
South Amboy Celebrates its 43rd Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
SOUTH AMBOY – The annual South Amboy Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is well underway and this year the parade committee is excited to announce the inclusion of three new bands to its line-up. David Ceden’o and his Orchestra will provide a Latin beat with the sounds of Salsa music while the UpTown String and the Avalon String Bands will bring the color, excitement and grandeur of the Philadelphia Mummers. Step off will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019, and line of march will include Bordentown Avenue and Broadway, South Amboy.
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.
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!
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.
Always Caring. Always Here.
PERTH AMBOY – The Jewish Renaissance Medical Center provides primary health and preventive services to you and your family. We have been an active participant in the Perth Amboy Community and offer care for infants, children, teens, adults, and seniors. We strive to provide the best services for you and your family and to make sure that every service provided is to your satisfaction. As a JRMC medical patient, if you’re feeling sick or have an urgent (non-life threatening) medical problem, we’re here to help. Make your appointment today at (732) 376-9333 or visit us at 275 Hobart Street.
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.
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
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.
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.
