Curtain to rise on 'It's a Wonderful Life'       The Spotswood Chapel will present a musical rendition of the classic holiday film "It's a Wonderful Life" at 7 p.m. on Dec. 8 at Appleby School, Vliet Street, off Main Street, Spotswood. Admission is free of charge; however, freewill donations will be gratefully accepted during the performance. R... More ... Senior Fridays events planned at O.B. Library       The Senior Spaces Project will sponsor several upcoming Senior Fridays programs at the Old Bridge Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. The schedule is as follows: • Dec. 14 - "Healthy Eating: Healthy Living," a talk and discussion with Dr. Sandra Fahmy, D.O. More ... Boot-camp workout will aid Toys for Tots       The Marine Corps Toys for Tots and Total Core Fitness Boot Camp will join forces for a boot-camp-style workout to benefit Toys for Tots at 6 p.m. on Dec. 10 at the New Jersey Motor Truck Association (NJMTA), 160 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. More ... Candlelight concert to feature 'The Messiah'       The St. Mary's Choral Society and Chamber Orchestra will perform George Frederick Handel's "The Messiah" in a candlelight concert planned for 7 p.m. on Dec. 15 in the Victorian-gothic architectural setting of St. Mary's Church, Augusta Street, South Amboy. The event is part of the Music at St. Mar... More ... Madison Park to sponsor Dec. 7 Holiday Bazaar       The Madison Park School Holiday Bazaar is set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the school, 33 Harvard Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge. For more information, call Julie Riecks at (732) 789-4134 and leave a message. More ... Boomers, active adults sought for A.C. bus trip       Sayreville AARP Chapter No. 4853 will sponsor a Dec. 15 bus trip to Resorts Hotel and Casino and the Atlantic City factory outlets. Baby boomers and active adults are invited. The bus will depart at 10:30 a.m. More ... Library to screen film on tragedy in Sudan       "The Devil Came on Horseback," a film exposing the ongoing tragedy in Sudan as seen through the eyes of one American witness, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 at the East Brunswick Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. More ... Winter Holidays fest coming to library       Families are invited to a Winter Holidays event set for 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 10 at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. More ... Vets groups to sponsor Pearl Harbor services       Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, its commander and Ladies Auxiliary, Sayreville, and American Legion Post No. 211, also Sayreville, will march at 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 7 to Sayreville Borough Hall, Main Street, for a 7:55 a.m. ceremony to honor all Pearl Harbor veterans. More ... Friends seeks donations for Jan. 13 book sale       The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library will sponsor its Winter Book Sale from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Jan. 13 in the conference room at the library, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Books may be purchased separately or for $5 a bag. Selections will include fiction, nonfiction, myste... More ... Nominations sought for Chamber Choice Awards       The East Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation Awards Committee is seeking nomination recommendations for the Chamber Choice Awards, which will honor outstanding business, professional and civic leaders at an installation banquet set for September. The awards have been presented sinc... More ... Winter Wonderland to come alive in Milltown       Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Milltown, will present Winter Wonderland 2007: The True Meaning of Christmas from 8-11 p.m. on Dec. 7, 7-10 p.m. on Dec. 8, and 4-7 p.m. on Dec. 9. More ... Blood donors to receive tickets to Nets game       Our Lady of Victories Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the council home, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Donors are needed. The American Red Cross is in desperate need of blood and will offer two tickets to a New... More ... Community invited to Hanukkah Wonderland       Chabad House of Monroe will host a Hanukkah Wonderland from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 9 at Stop and Shop, Concordia Shopping Center, 1600 Perrineville Road, Monroe. More ... Office on Aging sets December activities       The Old Bridge Office on Aging, George J. Bush Center for Human Services, in the municipal center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will offer a variety of upcoming programs. The activity schedule is as follows: • Dec. More ... Watercolor artist to illustrate technique       Award-winning watercolorist Michalyn "Mikkey" Tarantino will demonstrate her technique of glazing with watercolors at the next meeting of the Suburban Artist Guild set for 2 p.m. on Dec. 14 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Board members will meet at 1 p.m. More ... Holiday open house slated at animal shelter       The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will host its annual Home- 4-the-Holidays Open House from 1-4 p.m. on Dec. 8. The event will feature complimentary refreshments, a gift boutique for pets and pet lovers, door prizes, free goodies and pet photos with Santa. More ... Israeli-Dance Party on tap for Dec. 12       East Brunswick Hadassah will host a Hanukkah Israeli-Dance Party at 7:45 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. Dance teacher Vera Galleid will lead the event. All levels of dancers, beginners and beyond, are welcome. Participants will have an opportunity to learn "... More ... Homemade dinner on tap at Italian-American Club       The Sgt. John Basilone Italian-American Club will continue its weekly Tuesday- Night Dinners at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the Imperial Music Center, 48 Appleby Ave., South River. The fresh-cooked homemade dinner will include chicken soup, salad, chicken parmigiana with spaghetti, dessert and coffee... More ... Ice Cream and Movies will aid Animal Rescue       An Ice Cream and Movies event to benefit Animal Rescue Force, East Brunswick, is set for 8 p.m. on Dec. 17 in the theater food court at Mega Movies, East Brunswick. Sponsors are Mega Movies, 20th Century Fox and Ben and Jerry's. More ... Christmas story rises on O.B. church grounds       The 24th annual A Drive Through the Christmas Story, an outdoor display of 10 lifesize Bible scenes including live costumed characters, animals and holiday music, is being presented from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 5-9:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 and 9 on the circular grounds of Sayre Woods Bible Church, Rout... More ... Fundraisers       Dec. 6 • Clothing Drive, sponsored by Madison Park School PTA, 6-9 p.m., at the Madison Park Little League Field House, Cheesequake Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge, behind Madison Park Firehouse. Seeking men's, women's and children's clothes; belts; shoes; handbags; toys and stuffed an... More ... Compassionate Friends sets candle-lighting event       The Central Jersey Chapter of the Compassionate Friends, a support group for bereaved parents, will hold its Candle-Lighting Ceremony from 1:45-4:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church Hall, 505 Main St., Spotswood. Participants are asked to bring a photo of their child and, if possible... More ... Retired employees plan Dec. 11 holiday party       The National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1533, Middletown, will hold its annual Christmas party beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 11 at Gibbs Hall, Fort Monmouth, Eatontown. Call Larry at (732) 264-2459. More ... Peace, 2008 election to be focus at meeting       The Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township will hold a meeting at 10 a.m. on Dec. 19 at the Monroe Township Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. Guest speaker the Rev. More ...