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Perth Amboy Caucus Meeting February 6, 2012

PERTH AMBOY – At the caucus meeting of Feb. 6, several directors spoke on their departmental budget needs: Police: Replacement of vehicles, 3 SUV’s in 2012 and 3 in 2013. These are consumables and cannot be paid for through bond issues. Police Chaplain Gregory Pabon Jefferson Street Parking Garage: A 3.2M proposal is being re-examined […]

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African- American History Celebration

PERTH AMBOY – The NAACP Perth Amboy Area Branch & the City of Perth Amboy Dept. of Human Services presents an African-American History Month Program Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Jankowski Community Center, 1 Olive St. from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free Admission. African Percussion & Dance, Spoken Word, Gospel, Interpretive Dance, Refreshments […]

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A Reunion of Old Friends

PERTH AMBOY – We will be having a reunion celebrating old friendships and those “Good Old Days!”   We would like to see you again and reminisce over the good times we had back in the day!.  Plenty of Good Food, Music, Company and Good Times! Join us on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 7 p.m. […]

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Comedy for Happy Home Shelter — March 9

PERTH AMBOY – There will be a Comedy Night featuring Otto & George and Johnny O. to benefit the Perth Amboy Happy Home Shelter on Friday, March 9, 2012.  at the Knights of Columbus, 228 High St., Perth Amboy. Buffet at 8 p.m.  Show at 9 p.m.  Cash Bar Available $25 per person. Adult Themed […]

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Fifth Pastoral Anniversary at Concord Missionary Baptist Church

EDISON – Concord Missionary Baptist Church, Perth Amboy will celebrate the Fifth Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Fred E. Sharp and First Lady Carol Sharp with a luncheon on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rosewood, 2863 Woodbridge Ave. Edison, N.J. Sunday, February 19. 10:30am worship service with guest Preacher […]

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Open Mic & Color Caribe, Art Reception

PERTH AMBOY – The Station Open Mic and Color Caribe, Art Reception will be on Thurs. Feb. 20, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Raritan Bay Coffee Company, (Inside the historic Train Station). Enjoy the open mic for music, song, spoken word and visit the Caribbean through the modern abstract oils of local […]

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Cardiac Club February 20

PERTH AMBOY – RBMC’s Cardiac Club will meet Mon., Feb 20, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., 530 New Brunswick Ave in the hospital’s Centennial Hall. Explore heart conditions and healthy living. Refreshments will be served. For more info call 1-800-362-8677.

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Journey within Meditation

PERTH AMBOY — Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Division of Integrative Medicine is offering a Journey within Meditation workshop Thursdays, February 2 through February 23, 7 to 8 p.m., at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA, 365 New Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy. Class facilitator Vivian Lynch, RN, Reiki practitioner and integrative imagery therapist, will discuss inner wisdom, […]

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Rolling Stones Lecture—March 21

WOODBRIDGE– There will be a lecture: “On the Road and at Home with The Rolling Stones” given by author Bill German A Multimedia Lecture on The Rolling Stones’ Rise to Superstardom. Q&A and exclusive book signing Wednesday Evening March 21, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barron Art’s Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. Admission Free, […]

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Rescuing the River

PERTH AMBOY – There will be a film and discussion about the decline of the Raritan River and the efforts to restore it followed by a Q&A with producer Eric Schultz, Raritan Riverkeeper Bill Schultz, and Bob Spiegel of the Edison Wetlands Association on Thursday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Perth Amboy YMCA […]

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Group Exercise for Children

SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy Branch YMCA is offering three new group exercise classes for children ages 8-12: Kids Bootcamp, Kids Circuit Training, and ZumbAtomic. This is a great way for kids to exercise and stay active before they’re old enough to use our Wellness Center. These classes begin the week of February 6, […]

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Raritan Bay Paddlers Club

PERTH AMBOY – There will be a meeting of the Raritan Bay Paddlers Club (Formation Meeting), Mon. Feb. 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Raritan Bay Coffee Company, (Inside the historic Train Station). The meeting is open to anyone over 18 years old interested. New club forming.

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Blood Drives FEB. 28th

SOUTH AMBOY – February 28th at the South Amboy Elks Club, 601 Washington Ave. from 4 pm – 9 pm We needs everyone support.. One of our members needs a Full Blood Transfusion.   PERTH AMBOY – There will be a Blood Drive at Robert N. Wilentz School, 51 First St., Perth Amboy from 11a.m. […]

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Movie Time: SOUTH AMBOY—May 22

Tuesday, May 22 — There will be a movie “Lady and the Tramp” Rated PG at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22 at the Dowdell Library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. For more info call 732-721-6060.

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KKK Riots of 1923

PERTH AMBOY – Channel 34 is rerunning the documentary, The Ku Klux Klan Riots Of 1923.   It is a saga of how the good people of Perth Amboy battled the Ku Klux Klan during June & August of 1923 on the streets of old Perth Amboy. Against all odds, the citizens of Perth Amboy stood […]

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Six Royal Garden Club Members to be Docents at NJ Flower and Garden Show

EDISON – Six Royal Garden Club members will be docents at the NJ Flower and Garden Show (Nicole Engel, Alice Kidney, Jeannette Miller, Rita McKeon,  Tracy Jordan and guest/representing our club Nona Henderson). The Annual New Jersey Flower & Garden Show will be held at the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison, NJ, from February […]

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Safety Announcement

We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, and 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.
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