The Amboy Guardian

SAYREVILLE – In cooperation with the American Legion Post 211 and the Veterans of Foreign War Post 4699, Sayreville presents its Annual Memorial Day Parade May 26th, 10:00 a.m. All service men & women are invited to march in the parade. Any one interest in parading with Sayreville Post 4699 on May 26, 2014 at […]

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SOUTH AMBOY – The Rotary Club of Sayreville, South Amboy, and Old Bridge is hosting its 6th Annual Ultimate Beefsteak on Friday, May 30. Proceeds from this all you can eat filet mignon dinner will benefit area food banks. The event takes place at Sacred Heart Memorial Hall, located at Main Street and Washington Ave. […]

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SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy YMCA is looking for vendors to participate in an artisan craft show on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Local artisans will be selling their unique and hand-crafted creations – including jewelry, knit wear, quilts, beads, chocolates and much more! Table registrations will support the Y’s […]

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EDISON – Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will meet at the American Legion Hall, 167 Brower Avenue, Edison at 1 p.m., Monday, May 19. A program called “K-Nine Companions” will be presented by Ms. Barsik. Reservations for the installation of officers luncheon at “The Rosewood” on June 16 are now being taken.  Call Adele at 732-985-0150. […]

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Every day the Raritan Bay Area YMCA works side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive… JOIN US for a day of golf at a NEW LOCATION and help us make a meaningful, enduring impact right in your own neighborhood. […]

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JRF is recognized by the City of Perth Amboy for its 50th Anniversary for notable Community Action. Rising poverty, hunger, and unemployment rates affect every state, city, suburb, and rural community in our nation. Telling the success stories and sharing their results will be especially vital for the city, county, and state.

* Photos by Joe Bayona

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The weekend after Easter is special for the Portuguese community in Perth Amboy. For the last 26 years, It is the weekend of the festival honoring “Our Lady of the Martyrs.” It takes place at Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima Blessed John Paul II Parish on Wayne St.

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By Joe Bayona UNION BEACH – On Sunday April 13, Starbucks, The Gateway Church of Christ, a little over two hundred volunteers, (comprised mostly of Starbucks employees from Middlesex and Monmouth counties), and Congressman Frank Pallone, got together for the Union Beach “Day of Caring” to help victims of Super Storm Sandy. The Day of […]

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*Photos by Joe Bayona

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Press Release PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wilda Diaz will host the 2014 National Days of Remembrance in the City Hall Council Chambers on Monday, May 19th to follow the Israeli Flag Raising held by the local Jewish Community. This year Fred Heyman, a New Jersey resident and Holocaust survivor will be sharing his testimony and […]

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PERTH AMBOY – Dr. Randall Pinkett, author and winner of the reality show, “The Apprentice” was the host of a panel consisting of Bishop Donald Hilliard Jr., Tyrone Muhammad, Frederica Bey, Dr. Obery Hendricks, Kevin E. Taylor, Chris Broussard, and Pastor Estaban Santana.

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Press Release PERTH AMBOY – El Comité Patriótico Cultural Puertorriqueño, the organizing committee of the Annual Puerto Rican Festival, traditionally held on Hall Avenue in Perth Amboy, NJ, announced today that the festival has found a new home. The president of the organizing committee, Jacqueline Quiles, said that because the festival attendance has increased significantly […]

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FORDS – Our Lady of Peace School in Fords collect $165 plus many, many donations for the Woodbridge Animal Society Volunteers in honor of Global Youth Service Day. Mrs. Kelly Dubasak and her 8th grade students packed up the donations for delivery. Great job!!! Photo submitted.

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United Poles of America, 2014 Awards Committee proudly announces the ZPA Civic Award Man of the Year, George J. Otlowski Jr., Esq. Join us to honor him on Saturday, May 17 at the ZPA Crystal Ballroom, 281 Grace St., Perth Amboy. 6:00 p.m. dining and dancing. For tickets please call 732-442-2660.

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OLD BRIDGE – Amboy Bank President George E. Scharpf hosts a pizza party for Bring Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day. The children of employees in the Administration building were treated to a tour of the bank, lunch and other activities to learn the importance of the banking industry. Amboy Bank has 22 branches […]

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Come enjoy the joys of Exotic cars! Proceeds to assist the Perth Amboy Police Department Project Lifesaver Program. Location: Seqabra’ Armory Restaurant, 200 Front St. Perth Amboy, NJ Music provided by The Rollbacks. Date: Sunday May 18 Time: 11 a.m – 3 p.m. Admission fee: $10 Adults, kids under 12 free Contact Lupe Munoz, 732- […]

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