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Community Announcements for Week of May 4, 2016

Walking For Fitness PERTH AMBOY – Hosted by Mayor Wilda Diaz as part of the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign. Starts Monday, April 11. Monday – Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Starts at the Brighton Avenue Community Center, 56 Brighton Ave. T-Shirt Included. Free of Charge. Enjoy a fitness walk with […]

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Community Announcements for Week of April 27, 2016

Walking For Fitness PERTH AMBOY – Hosted by Mayor Wilda Diaz as part of the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign. Starts Monday, April 11. Monday – Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Starts at the Brighton Avenue Community Center, 56 Brighton Ave. T-Shirt Included. Free of Charge. Enjoy a fitness walk with […]

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National Prescription Take Back, April 30

News Release – PERTH AMBOY, NJ— Mayor Wilda Diaz and the Perth Amboy Police Department will be hosting National Prescription Take Back in two locations in the City of Perth Amboy for safe disposal of prescription drugs on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. As stated by DEA Public Affairs, “The […]

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Edison YMCA to Host Special Screening of New Film, Followed by Discussion Moderated by NJ State Senator Joseph Vitale

Dream On, a New Film with Political Comedian John Fugelsang, About The Perilous State of the American Dream Will Be Shown – Press Release 1/21/16 – EDISON – From Bernie Sanders to Donald Trump, the 2016 presidential candidates share one thing in common: a conviction that they can revitalize the American Dream. Pinned between stagnant […]

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Happy Easter!

PERTH AMBOY/SOUTH AMBOY – On Sunday, March 27, 2016 during the 11:00 a.m. Easter mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Perth Amboy, Gabriella Roman and Madison Lopez passed out Easter eggs to the children attending the service. These young ladies are members of the Dynamic Catholic Club at Sacred Heart Elementary School in […]

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Perth Amboy Celebrates Earth Week

Press Release (4/15/16) PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz invites the community to participate in a week-long celebration of Earth Week full of activities for families– for sustainable living, environmentally friendly practices and community beautification. Earth Week begins Monday, April 18th – Sunday, April 24th at various times and locations listed below. Monday, April 18th […]

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Greek Independence Celebrated with Flag-Raising Ceremony and Proclamation

*Photos by Bob Ned

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Community Announcements for Week of April 20, 2016

School Open House Thursday, April 21, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at The Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School, 612 Amboy Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, 848-203-3742.  Meet our administration, faculty and students. A special welcome to 8th Grade students for the 2016-2017 school year. Walking For Fitness PERTH AMBOY – Hosted by Mayor Wilda […]

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Community Announcements Week of April 15, 2016

Vendors Wanted SAYREVILLE – We are looking for vendors for the annual Flea Market at the First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville. Our Flea Market will be held on June 4, 2016. The time is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are located at 172 Main Street, Sayreville – directly across from the Borough Hall. Spaces […]

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Community Announcements Week of April 6, 2016

Pirohi Sale PERTH AMBOY – St. John The Baptist Orthodox Perth Amboy N.J. is having a Pirohi Sale on April 4-7. Pick up your order at 404 Division Street, Perth Amboy. Call 732-826-7067 to place your order between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All gourmet items handmade therefore call early before maximum sales quota is […]

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Pubic Meeting Notice – April 6

PERTH AMBOY – On Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 200 High St., Perth Amboy, the Planning Board of the City of Perth Amboy shall continue a public hearing for the purpose of hearing persons who are interested or would be affected by a recommendation to the […]

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Community Announcements Week of March 30, 2016

Public Talk: Transform Your Life PERTH AMBOY – Transform Your Life: Striking the Right Work-Life Balance, Saturday, April 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet with Business Leaders and learn how Meditation transforms our daily work-life balance and brings inner and outer peace. Featuring Workshop, Meditation, Vegetarian Lunch. Join us and learn a simple […]

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Easter Service

Radiance Church Easter Service on Sunday March 27, 11 a.m. Children’s performance, raffle giveaways for all ages followed by Easter Egg Hunt for kids aged 2-12years old. Located at 446 Market Street, Perth Amboy.

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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Takes Ash Wednesday to Train Station for Third Year in a Row

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – On Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2016, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, will be offering “Ashes to Go,” a new approach to a centuries-old Christian tradition, from 6:15 am to 8:30 am at the Perth Amboy Train Station. St. Peter’s, a community that has been worshiping in Perth Amboy since 1685, is […]

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Notice: Community  Announcements or “Shorts” The Amboy Guardian is committed to serving the community. However, due to the rising cost of print publication, we are forced to now charge a small fee for community announcements. We will provide one complimentary short paragraph or “short” per event. After your event “short” is published for one week, […]

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Holiday Events

Holiday Model Train Show WOODBRIDGE – The Holiday Model Train Show 25th Anniversary Year – November 28 – December 27 (closed December 25) at the Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. For more info call 732-634-0413. Exhibit hours M-F 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat & Sun 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free Admission. […]

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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.
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1
FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400