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We Keep You Moving

OLD BRIDGE – The Human Motion Institute at Raritan Bay Medical Center is sponsoring a free “We Keep You Moving” Total Joint Replacement Education session Wednesday, March 5, 8 to 11 a.m., at the medical center’s Old Bridge location, 3 Hospital Plaza. Sessions will be presented by clinical specialists. Registration required, call 732.535.4746

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Beth Mordecai’s Homecoming Weekend

PERTH AMBOY – Register Now! at www.bethmordecai. org. March 14 – 16, 2014 Featuring special guests: Rabbi Barry Dov Schwartz, Cantor Avima Rudavsky Darnov, Rabbi Melinda Zalma. A Saturday Night Gala Schmooze Cruise. . . and it’s Purim. Don’t Miss the boat! For more info please call: 732-442-1373.

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The Affordable Health Care Act & Your 2013 Taxes

PARLIN – Saturday, March 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Rd., Parlin. Join Glenn Bartram of Accredited Tax and Financial Services, LLC of East Brunswick, NJ to learn the basics of the Affordable Care Act for individuals, families, and small businesses as it relates to the bottom […]

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Wellness Through Tai Chi & Qigong

PERTH AMBOY – Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Division of Integrative Medicine is providing a free introductory Wellness Through Tai Chi and Qigong class Monday, March 3, 12 noon to 1 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA, 357 New Brunswick Ave., Lower Level, Perth Amboy, NJ. Tai Chi is practiced […]

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Vegetarian Lifestyle & Going Green

SOUTH AMBOY – Vegetarian Lifestyle & Going Green – Tuesday, March 25th at 7 p.m. at the Dowdell Library of South Amboy, Adjacent to the South Amboy High School off John T. O’Leary Blvd. A diet that is high in plant based proteins and organic, non- GMO foods has many benefits for healthy living. Join […]

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Are You At Risk? Find Out With A Free Test on American Diabetes Association Alert Day – March 25

By: Dr. Reema Patel The American Diabetes Association Alert Day® is a one- day “wake-up call” asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a condition characterized by high blood glucose levels caused by either a lack of insulin or […]

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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church takes Ash Wednesday to the Perth Amboy Train Station

News Release PERTH AMBOY – On Ash Wednesday, March 5, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, will be offering “Ashes to Go,” a new approach to a centuries- old Christian tradition, from 6 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 […]

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Get Your Taxes Done for Free

January 27 – April 15: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Get your taxes done for FREE. At Jewish Renaissance Foundation, 149 Kearny Ave, Perth Amboy. Every Tuesday,  10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Every Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 732-638-5063 to make an appointment You can also […]

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Family & Friends Day

PERTH AMBOY – Cathedral International is inviting the community to attend Family and Friends Day services on Sunday, February 23. Sunday worship service times are 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. All services take place at The Cathedral, 277 Madison Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ. Iglesia Cathedral International takes place every Sunday at 11 am […]

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Pre-K through Grade 8 Book Reading Club

PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library & Good Shepherd Parish Family Ministries invite all children Pre-K through Grade 8 for Reading Fundamentals/Book Reading Club on Sunday, March 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Holy Spirit Church Hall. This event encourages children to read and empowers parents by […]

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African American History Month Celebration

PERTH AMBOY – PRAHD’s 1st Annual African American History Month Celebration honoring Perth Amboy Police Officer Henry Rodgers, Friday, Feb. 21 at 100 First St., Perth Amboy from 12 noon to 2 p.m. To RSVP please contact Lillian Martinez at 732-638-2811 or email lmartinez@prahd.org

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KOC Membership Drive

FORDS – The Knights of Columbus Council 9199 is currently holding an open membership drive. The Knights of Columbus Council at Our Lady of Peace in Fords was chartered in 1986 and ever since has been a supporter of our parish, church, school, ministries and other groups within. With over 200 members already listed, they […]

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Sweetheart Dance

PERTH AMBOY – Never too late to celebrate! Moose Lodge Sweetheart Dance Friday, February 28, 7 p.m. $50 couple. Let’s keep it local. Dinner and dancing all night. 989 Convery Blvd. Call 732- 826-7876 or 732-442-2827 for more info and tickets.

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Kick the Habit: Tobacco

OLD BRIDGE – Raritan Bay Medical Center is providing a free stop smoking support program “Kick the Habit: Tobacco” Monday, March 3, 5 to 6p.m., at the medical center’s Old Bridge location, 3 Hospital Plaza. For more information and to register for the program, call 1-800-DOCTORS.

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Pierogi Sale

PERTH AMBOY – St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Perth Amboy is having a pierogi sale from Monday, Feb. 24th to Friday, Feb. 28th. To place your order Call 732- 826-7067 between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All gourmet items are handmade. Potato Pierogi – $7. Pickup date is Tuesday Mar. 4th to Wednesday Mar. […]

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Arturo Schomburg – An Afro-Puerto Rican Contribution to Black History Month

By Yvonne  Lopez (CEO – Puerto Rican Association for Human Development, Inc (PRAHD) PERTH AMBOY – This month the country celebrates the history and achievements of African Americans. We celebrate the contributions, large and small, made by the descendants of Africans; contributions that have made our country great.

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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