December 18, 2008 RSS feed / Bulletin Board

Donations sought for First Rehab food drive

First Rehab, 404 Main St., Suite A, Spotswood, is collecting nonperishable food items through Dec. 19. Donated food will benefit families in Spotswood, Jamesburg, Monroe, Milltown, East Brunswick and Helmetta. More...

Chabad House sets Hanukkah festivities

Chabad House of Monroe, 4 Kelly Court, will offer a variety of Hanukkah events. The synagogue's annual Hanukkah Party is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at Chabad House. The event will feature a Chinese buffet. To reserve a space, call 609-409- 1000. More...

Breakfast With Santa on menu at St. Mary's

The St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church Parish Life Committee will sponsor a Breakfast With Santa 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 21 at St. Mary's School, 30 Jackson St., South River. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee. More...

Hanukkah party on tap at synagogue

Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave., will hold its annual Hanukkah Party beginning at 3 p.m. Dec. 28. More...

Chabad Center offers holiday events

Chabad Jewish Center, 261 Gravel Hill Road, Monroe, will sponsor several upcoming holiday programs. A Grand Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah Party will take place at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at the center. More...

Fundraisers

Dec. 18, ongoing • Adopt-A-Family, sponsored by the South River Elementary/Primary School PTA, to make the holiday season more enjoyable for disadvantaged children in South River. Seeking monetary donations, new clothing, new toys, food. More...

J'burg Elks to host New Year's Eve party

Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will hold a New Year's Eve Party from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. More...

Christmas in Jamesburg

PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Above: Santa Claus arrives by fire engine to give out treats during Jamesburg's annual tree lighting and holiday singing event Dec. 10 at Veterans Park. The Grace M. More...

Holiday gift-card campaign under way

Due to the generosity of individuals, community volunteer groups, local businesses, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownie troops, the public schools, churches, religious organizations and various other civic organizations, the township of East Brunswick More...

Monroe Library offers free movie downloads

The Monroe Township Library is offering MyLibraryDV, a video-on-demand service created by Recorded Books, which allows Monroe Township Library cardholders to download free movies directly onto their home computers using their broadband Internet con More...

B'nai B'rith couples plan holiday party

The B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (ages 40-plus) will hold its annual Hanukkah party at 1 p.m. Dec. 28 at a member's home in Holmdel. The event will feature a kosher deli luncheon and a gift exchange. More...

Sales at garden center to benefit drama club

The Drama Club at Appleby School, Spotswood, is sponsoring a fundraiser through Dec. 24 at Allegiance Garden Center, 104 Main St., Helmetta. Supporters must present a fundraiser coupon when making a holiday purchase. More...

Hanukkah gala coming to E.B. Dec. 23

The tenth annual Torah Links Hanukkah Extravaganza will take place at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 23 at Churchill Junior High School, 18 Norton Road, East Brunswick. Guests should use the cafeteria entrance. More...

Sociable Singles will meet Dec. 21

Etz Chaim Sociable Singles will hold a meeting 1-4 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave. The gathering will feature discussion, socializing and refreshments. Admission is $5 per person. All are welcome to attend. More...

Donations sought for First Rehab food drive

First Rehab, 404 Main St., Suite A, Spotswood, is collecting nonperishable food items through Dec. 19. Donated food will benefit families in Spotswood, Jamesburg, Monroe, Milltown, East Brunswick and Helmetta. More...

Bariatric weight-loss group to meet Dec. 18

Raritan Bay Medical Center will sponsor a Bariatric Weight-Loss Support Group meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. More...

Horse-drawn carriage rides continue in N.B.

New Brunswick City Market will present free horse-drawn holiday carriage rides leaving 6-9 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20 from the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2 Albany St., or from The Heldrich, 10 Livingston Ave. The public is invited. More...

Synagogue to sponsor teen, women's events

Bris Avrohom of Old Bridge, 30 Madison Gardens, will sponsor two upcoming events. Teen Club Bowling is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 22 at AMF Strathmore Lanes, 1061 Route 34, Aberdeen. Admission is $10, with games, bowling shoes, pizza and soda included. More...

Legion to celebrate at New Year's Eve party

American Legion Post No. 253 will hold a New Year's Eve party at the post home, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood. The event will feature an open bar, a buffet, music, hats and noisemakers. Cost is $35 per person, advance tickets only. More...