Sayre Woods Bible Church will hold its annual Drive Through the Christmas Story from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 7-8 and 14-15 on the church property, 2290 Route 9 south, Old Bridge.
Due to the popularity of this event, there may be a wait of up to two hours. Cars go through in the order of arrival and are parked in rows.
There are activities inside while patrons wait; attendees will be called 10-15 minutes prior to starting the tour.
Entry is closed at 8 p.m., or when the maximum car limit has been reached.
Monetary donations and unexpired canned food donations will be accepted for the church’s Bread of Life Food Bin, which serves dozens of families monthly.
For more information, visit sayrewoods.org.
The Old Bridge Library will hold a watercolor painting class at 11 a.m. on Nov. 18 at the library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza. Local artist Stephanie Sommerlad Bello will help guide aspiring artists on how to develop the skills necessary to enjoy watercolor painting. No previous art experience is necessary. All materials will be supplied. Registration is required by calling 732-721-5600, ext. 5033 or online at www.oldbridgelibrary.org. Open to adults 18 and older.
The Socrates Café will meet at 11 a.m. Nov. 21. This monthly discussion group exchanges thoughtful ideas and experiences. It embraces the central theme of Socratizing, the notion that learning is enhanced by questioning amongst ourselves and others. This month’s topic is: “Socialism vs. Capitalism.” All are welcome.
This year’s Friends of South Amboy fundraising event will be held on Dec. 21 at South Amboy Middle High School, 200 Gov. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy.
The proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Leonard family, longtime city residents dealing with the recent loss of their husband and father, Pat.
As in years past the event will feature local high school basketball games, as follows:
2 p.m. South Amboy Varsity Girls vs. Piscataway Vo-Tech
4 p.m. South Amboy Varsity Boys vs. Piscataway Vo-Tech
6 p.m. South River Varsity Boys vs. Sayreville
8:00 Saint Thomas Aquinas Varsity Boys vs. Mater Dei
Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Mobile Family Success Center of Middlesex County is seeking musicians, comedians, singers, dancers, magicians and poets for its Rising Stars event, to be held from 5:30-7 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the Sayreville Recreation Department, 167 Main St., Sayreville.
To participate, call 732-387-1220 or email mfscmiddlesex@ccdom.org.
The program, sponsored in part by the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey, celebrates the Global Day of Jewish Learning. All are invited.
East Brunswick rabbis Eric Eisenkramer of Temple B’nai Shalom, Jeff Pivo of East Brunswick Jewish Center, and Efraim Unterman of Young Israel will discuss what we can learn from the words or silence of three unique biblical figures. Rabbi Joel Mishkin of Beth Ohr will moderate the discussion. Questions from the audience will be entertained following the formal presentation.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, call the office at 732-257-1523.
New Beginnings Animal Rescue of East Brunswick will sponsor a Fall Harvest Shenanigans event on from 6-10 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Sayreville VFW Post 4699, 575 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville.
There will be a buffet dinner, dessert, DJ Mike the Apeman, trivia, games, tricky tray and a 50/50 raffle.
Must be 21 or older to attend.
Tickets are available at ww.nbarnj.org
For more information, contact Kim at nbarnjfundraising@gmail.com
Dwight D. Eisenhower School will hold a celebration for its 50th anniversary from 7-9 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the school, 601 Ernston Road, Parlin section of Sayreville.
RSVP by emailing eisenhower50th@sayrevillek12.net.
Music at Saint Mary’s will present the five musicians of Quinception (Jenny Cline, flute; Nicholas Gatto, oboe; Kevin Dayton, clarinet; Evan Young, horn; and Liz Rosa, bassoon) during a concert featuring the works of Franz Danzi, Aaron Copland, Percy Grainger, Eugène Bozza, and living composers Arturo Márquez and Amanda Harberg, at 4 p.m. on Nov. 17 at Saint Mary Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy.
Donation of $15 suggested.
This family-friendly concert will be followed by a Meet-the-Artists reception.
T A Sprinkler, Inc. will hold its annual Winter Wonderlights Spectacular from Nov. 30 to Jan. 5, 2020, at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.
There will be Christmas lights, food, hot chocolate and photo opps with Santa.
The United States Census Bureau is seeking applicants for jobs for the 2020 Census.
For information on how to apply, visit 2020census.gov/jobs or call 1-855-JOB-2020.
The 10th annual Hugs for Brady Foundation Winter Gala will be themed “Oh What a Night!,” featuring entertainment from the stars of Broadway’s “Jersey Boys,” on Jan. 25 at The Palace at Somerset Park
The gala honors individuals who have made significant contributions to help those affected by childhood cancer. This year’s honorees are The 2020 Gala Committee as the Ellen Gambatese Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year; Roy G. Svenson as the Brady Buggy Wagon Volunteer of the Year; Steven K. Libutti, director of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, as the Dr. Randy Siegel Pediatric Cancer Medical Humanitarian of the Year; and Kevin Cummings, chairman and CEO of Investors Bank, as the Hugs for Brady Foundation Pediatric Cancer Humanitarian of the Year.
For more information, tickets, sponsorship information, to donate or to take part in the silent auction, visit www.hugsforbrady.org.
