WRAT Nutcracker to feature Shinedown
      Greater Media radio station WRAT-FM 95.9 is presenting its traditional WRAT Nutcracker with Shinedown and special guests Halestorm 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Starland Ballroom, Sayreville. Jacksonville, Florida natives, Shinedown, are known for such hits as "Fly from the Inside," "45" and "Save Me.
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Vets groups plan Pearl Harbor services
      Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4699 and its Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion Post No. 211, both Sayreville, will conduct a ceremony beginning at 7 a.m. on Dec. 7 to honor veterans of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Participants will walk from the legion post home, 240 MacArthur Ave., to the Wo...
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Goddard is drop-off site for coat collection
      The Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road (Route 527), Old Bridge, is serving as a collection site for the 13th annual Jersey Cares coat drive. Donations of gently used, clean coats may be dropped off at the school from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 15.
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Christmas story set on church grounds
      The 25th annual A Drive Through the Christmas Story, an outdoor display of 10 life-size Bible scenes including live costumed characters, animals and holiday music, will be presented 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5 and 5-9:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7 on the circular grounds of Sayre Woods Bible Church, Route ...
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Theater troupe set for 'Once an Angel'
      The Main Street Theatre Co. will present its holiday musical, "Once an Angel," at 8 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 6, 7 and 13. The theater is located at 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin. Kevin Gunther is directing the show, and David Raunick is musical director. Choreography is by Susa...
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Visit with Santa to aid Toys for Tots
      Parents and children are invited to visit with Santa and view the holiday lights and decorations at a private home at 55 Valley Vale Drive, Old Bridge, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13.
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Service will help those facing difficulties
      First Presbyterian South Amboy, 150 N. Broadway, will hold a Blue Christmas service at 7 p.m. Dec. 10. The service is designed to assist those who are mourning lost loved ones and/or relationships or struggling with ill-health, isolation or other difficulties during the holiday season.
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Museum to celebrate Ragtime Christmas
      The Thomas Warne Historical Museum, 4216 Route 516, Old Bridge, across from Old Bridge High School, will host A Ragtime Christmas on Dec. 13 and 14. Doors will be open noon-8 p.m.
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Knights to celebrate at Christmas Party
      Sayreville Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 will hold its annual Christmas Party from 7 p.m. to midnight Dec. 20 at the council home, Washington Avenue, Parlin section of Sayreville.
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Holiday Boutique scheduled at museum
      The annual Holiday Boutique at the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., corner of George and Hamilton streets, New Brunswick, will be open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesdays, and noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through the holidays. The bo...
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Scouts to sponsor Holiday Wreath Sale
      Boy Scout Troop No. 129, Old Bridge, will hold its annual Holiday Wreath Sale after the 5 p.m. Dec. 6 Mass and after all Dec. 7 Masses at St. Ambrose Church, 26 Throckmorton Lane, and Most Holy Redeemer Church, 133 Amboy Road, both Old Bridge.
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Plays-in-the-Park sets 'Joseph' at State
      The 14th annual Middlesex County Plays-in-the-Park holiday production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" will be presented at 7 p.m. on Dec. 26, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 27, and 2 p.m. Dec. 28 at the State Theatre, Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick.
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Candlelit concert to feature 'Messiah'
      The St. Mary's Choral Society and Chamber Orchestra will perform George Frederick Handel's "The Messiah" in a candlelit concert planned for 7 p.m. on Dec. 13 at St. Mary's Church, Augusta Street, South Amboy. The event is part of the Music at St. Mary's concert series.
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Craft Show scheduled at Spotswood church
      The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church will sponsor a Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the church, 429 Main St., across from the post office. Crafters and vendors will offer handcrafted and usual items. Snacks will be available. For more information, call the church at 732-25...
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O.B. salon sponsoring food drive for needy
      Vogue Hair and Nail Studios, Ticetown Square Mall, intersection of Route 9 and Ticetown Road, Old Bridge, is conducting a food drive through Dec. 23 to benefit the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. Members of the public are encouraged to bring at least one can of nonperishable goods to the salon...
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Pets, families invited to Photos With Santa
      The Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will offer Pet Photos With Santa events from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. Photos will not be restricted to pets only; children, adults and families also may have their photos taken with Santa even if they do not bring a pet to the event.
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Breakfast With Santa planned at firehouse
      The Madison Park Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold its annual Breakfast With Santa 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 14 at the Madison Park Firehouse, 3011 Cheesequake Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children. For more information, call Janice Guarnera at 73...
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Hospital auxiliary to hold jewelry sale
      The Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge Auxiliary will sponsor a fundraising Silver Jewelry Sale from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8 in Auxiliary Hall C, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital's Old Bridge division, off Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18.
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'A Christmas Carol' coming to Spotswood
      The Spotswood Chapel Players will present its production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at Appleby School, Vliet St., Spotswood. Admission to the performance is free of charge; however, a free-will offering will be taken. Refreshments will be sold at intermission.
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Hadassah begins gift wrap at mall
      East Brunswick Hadassah Gift Wrap, through Dec. 24 at Brunswick Square Mall, East Brunswick, will benefit the Hadassah Medical Organization. Volunteer shifts are available during regular mall business hours. To sign up, call Helene at 609-977-4724 or Sheila at 732-238-1476.
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Food donations being accepted for holidays
      The Ladies Auxiliary of the Old Bridge Veterans of Foreign Wars is accepting donations of food for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The deadline is Dec. 9. For drop-off locations, contact Sue Totten, auxiliary president, at 732-251-7371 or 732-713- 4809.
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Holiday melodies to fill E.B. Library
      Pianist Dave Schlossberg will offer a concert of holiday music beginning at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Selections will include Christmas, Hanukkah and winter-themed classics.
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Columbiettes to host Dec. 7 Christmas Tea
      St. Bartholomew Columbiettes will sponsor its annual Christmas Tea fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The event will feature readings of favorite stories from past Christmas teas.
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