Rec to offer programs, trip to holiday show       The Milltown Department of Recreation will sponsor several upcoming trips. Excursions are open to residents and nonresidents. A trip to attend the 8 p.m. performance of the "Radio City Christmas Spectacular" at Radio City Music Hall, New York City, is set for Dec. 22. Bus departure will be at 2:3... More ... Youth drama workshops scheduled for Saturdays       The Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company will continue its third season of Saturday drama workshops for youngsters ages 6-8, beginning Jan. 5 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The "Imagination and Creativity" class, taught by theater director Vic Morosco, will ... More ... Ladies auxiliary plans next meeting for Jan. 22       The Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699, Sayreville, will not meet in December. The group's next meeting is set for 7 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the post home, Jernee Mill Road. The auxiliary president will welcome the district president as a guest at the gathering. Refreshments wi... More ... Participants sought for March for Life trip       Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 will sponsor a Jan. 22 bus trip to Washington, D.C., for individuals who wish to participate in the annual March for Life. The day will begin with a 6:30 a.m. Mass at the council home, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. A li... More ... 'Healthy Bones' program coming to senior center       The Old Bridge Senior Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will offer a program titled "Healthy Bones" beginning in January. Almost 1 million New Jersey residents have osteoporosis or low bone mass, and 8,000 individuals over age 65 have hip fractures annually. More ... Registration ongoing for ESL adult-school classes       The South River Adult School is registering students for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes set for 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April. Classes, which will be held at South River Middle School, 3 Montgomery St., are designed to help adults improve their conversational ... More ... Museum will explore history of Santa Claus       The East Brunswick Museum, 16 Maple St., will present a Holiday Traditions program through Dec. 30. The event will take a look at the history of Santa Claus. Participants will view early photos, hear stories and poems and discover how Santa evolved through the centuries from early European times. 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 ... Individuals sought for snow-removal program       The Sayreville Senior Center hopes to reactivate the Senior Citizens/Disabled Snow Removal Program to help provide assistance to borough residents in need. The office will attempt to connect seniors with residents who are willing to provide the services. More ... Fundraisers       Dec. 13 • Dining-to-Donate, sponsored by the East Brunswick High School girls basketball team, 4 p.m. to midnight, at Applebee's of Milltown, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane. Diners who eat in or take out must present a Dining-to-Donate flier at the restaurant. Applebee's will donate 10 per... More ... Jazz association slates Dec. 19 Christmas party       The Central Jersey Jazz Association (CJJA) will hold a Christmas party from 7-9 p.m. on Dec. 19 in the community room at the Chuck Costello Complex, 1998 Route 18 north, Old Bridge. More ... Sayreville rec to offer winter youth art classes       Registration is going on at the Sayreville Recreation Office, Dolan Street, for a five-week youth art program set to begin on Jan. 19. Cartooning and fine-art classes will be offered for youngsters ages 8-14. Art sessions for special needs children ages 5-12 also are offered. 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 ... Welcome home planned for Iraqi War veterans       The Spotswood High School History Club will hold a Welcome Home Celebration for Lt. Mike Lacertosa, U.S Marine Corps member Steve Hayes and other Iraqi War veterans/ Spotswood High School graduates at 2:45 p.m. on Dec. 20 at the school, Summerhill Road. More ... Favorite holiday tunes will fill E.B. Library       Pianist Dave Schlossberg will offer a concert of favorite holiday tunes beginning at 7 p.m. on Dec. 14 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Schlossberg, a native of East Brunswick, is a member of several bands in the New Brunswick area. More ... Westminster Christmas concert set for Dec. 16       The Westminster Community Chorus, conducted by Devin Mariman, will present its annual Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 in Bristol Chapel on the Westminster Choir College of Rider University campus, Princeton. More ... American-Indian holiday fest coming to Monroe       The public is invited to celebrate the holidays with Intertribal American Indians of New Jersey at 2 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Thompson Park, Monroe. Monica Paul, a Mohawk elder and native speaker, will share her memories of how the holidays are celebrated on her reservation in Canada. More ... Students to celebrate 'Christmas in Hawaii'       Students at St. Bartholomew School will present "Christmas in Hawaii," an evening program for family and friends set for Dec. 14 in the auditorium at the school, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will include traditional Christmas carols and selections from Handel's "The Messiah." There ... More ... Event at Friday's to benefit OLOL School       Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, will host a Proceeds Night fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. on Dec. 18 at T.G.I. Friday's, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. More ... Law panel to offer wills, estate-planning seminar       The New Jersey State Bar Foundation will present a free public seminar on wills and estate planning from 1-3 p.m. on Jan. 10 at the New Jersey Law Center, One Constitution Square (off Ryders Lane), New Brunswick. More ... 'Christmas in the Land of Oz' coming to stage       Villagers Theatre will present its KidsVill production of "Christmas in the Land of Oz" at noon and 3 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16 in the Black Box at Villagers Theatre, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset section of Franklin. The play is adapted by Ruth Perry from the book by L. Frank Baum. More ... Support services to be topic at SEPTA meeting       East Brunswick Special-Education PTA (SEPTA) will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 17 in the public meeting room area at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Romona Comeci, a senior resource coordinator for the Family Support Center of New Jersey (FSC), will be the gue... More ... OLOL School to host Dec. 16 open house       Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will sponsor an open house from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 16. The school offers full-day and half-day prekindergarten for children ages 3 and 4, full-day classes for kindergarten-eighth grade, a computer lab, laptop integration in th... More ... Elks invite youngsters to celebrate Christmas       Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will hold its annual Children's Christmas Party from 2-4 p.m. on Dec. 16 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. The event will feature hot dogs, French fries, soda, gifts, games and a visit from Santa. For more information, call the lodge at (732) 521-2180. More ...