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Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner, Mar. 7

SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy Knights of Columbus Council 426 hold their annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Saturday March 7 at 308 Fourth St. South Amboy following the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Cost is $10. Sandwiches and take-outs are also available. For more information call 732-721-2025.

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Pot O’ Gold Tricky Tray, March 1

PERTH AMBOY – The St. Ann Society of Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Assumption is sponsoring a Pot O’ Gold Tricky Tray and Gift Auction on Sunday, March 1, at Assumption Catholic School Auditorium, 380 Meredith St., Perth Amboy. Doors open at 12 noon and the drawings begin at 2:00 p.m. Admission is $8.00. There […]

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K of C Lenten Linguini Dinners

FORDS – Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus Council #9199 of Fords is sponsoring their annual Lenten Linguini Dinners every Friday in Lent, except Good Friday.  The dinners will be served from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the cafeteria below the Church. The menu includes linguini, with a choice of red (marinara) or […]

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Audra McDonald Performance, Apr. 19

PERTH AMBOY – With the growing need to serve more individuals in need, the Jewish Renaissance Family of Organizations (JRFO) has partnered with NJPAC as part of their 2015 fundraising campaign.  The JRFO invites you to a night of captivating performance with Audra McDonald on April 19 at 3 p.m. at NJPAC. Contact Lisette Lebron […]

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Photography Classes

PERTH AMBOY – Come learn portrait photography. Lessons take place at the Kearny Cottage, 63 Catalpa Ave. at 7 p.m., Tuesdays. Eight-week session starting 2/24/15. $50 per person for 8 week session. Must have a Digital Camera. For more info call Paul at 732-293-1090 or 908-812-4549.

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Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library Meeting, Mar. 4

PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library will be meeting on Wednesday, March  4 at 7 p.m. at the Kearny Cottage, 63 Catalpa Ave., Perth Amboy. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more info call 732-797-8074.

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Swearing-in Ceremony for New Police Officers 2/13/15

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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church takes Ash Wednesday to the train station

PERTH AMBOY – On Ash Wednesday, February 18 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, will be offering “Ashes to Go,” a new approach to a centuries-old Christian tradition, from 6:45 am to 9 am at the Perth Amboy Train Station. St. Peter’s, a community that has been worshiping in Perth Amboy since 1685, is joining the nationwide […]

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The Citizens Campaign Seeks Civic Trustees for Perth Amboy

PERTH AMBOY – The Citizens Campaign is seeking applications from Perth Amboy residents interested in becoming Civic Trustees – Trustees who work together to identify and gain adoption of proven solutions for problems facing their City. Civic Trustees will be members of the Perth Amboy Civic Trust, formerly Impact Perth Amboy. Civic Trustees and the […]

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Pirohi Sale, Feb. 23-26

PERTH AMBOY – St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church is having a Pirohi Sale. Order date is Feb. 23rd to Feb 26th. Call 732-826-7067 between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to place your order. All gourmet items are handmade. Potato Pirohi – $8/dozen. Pickup date is March 3rd & March 4th at 404 Division St., […]

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8th Pastoral Anniversary of Concord Missionary Baptist Church

PERTH AMBOY – The Concord Missionary Baptist Church, 795 State St. celebrates its 8th Pastoral Anniversary of The Rev. Fred E. Sharp, On Sunday, Feb. 15,2015. The Guest Preacher for the 10:30 a.m. Service will be the Rev. Ernest Jackson, Associate Pastor of New Hope Bapptist Church, Metuchen, New Jersey. Preacher for the 4:00 p.m. […]

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2nd Annual Arturo Alfonso Schomburg African American History Month Award

Arturo Alfonso Schomburg , an Afro Puerto Rican Contribution to African American History Month PERTH AMBOY – In honor of African American History Month on Friday, Feb. 27, from 12 noon to 2 p.m.; The Puerto Rican Association for Human Development, Inc. (PRAHD) will present the organization’s 2nd annual Arturo Alfonso Schomburg African American History […]

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OLV Senior Group Casino Trips, Feb. 22 & March 22

SAYREVILLE – The OLV Senior Group is sponsoring casino trips for February 22, and March 22, 2015. The Group will be going to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The cost of the trips is $35.00 with $20.00 slot play and $5.00 in a food voucher. For further information or to make a reservation, contact […]

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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, Mar. 7

SAYREVILLE – The Sayreville United Methodist Church will be having their annual St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Dinner on Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 6 – 8 pm at Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main Street, Sayreville, NJ 08872. Cost:  Adult: $10.00, Seniors/Students/Children 5-12:  $8.00, Children under 5: Free Dinner of Spaghetti & Meatballs. Dinner […]

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NFL Flag Football League Registration ends March 2

SOUTH AMBOY – The NFL and the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, & South Amboy are teaming up again for our annual Association wide Flag Football League. The League is open to boys and girls ages 8-12. Teams will be made and given an NFL team name. Players who register early will receive a NFL jersey. […]

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Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School Lottery

Due to weather predictions for this Thursday March 5, 2015,we are rescheduling the lottery for the following Thursday March 12, 2015. Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School will be holding a Lottery for Sophomores and Juniors (Current School Year 2014-2015) on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. All completed applications must be submitted to […]

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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