Five Things: Kenny Rogers, Toy Drive
Christmas is coming, and Five Things gets you in the holiday mood.
- See Kenny Rogers tonight at the State Theatre in New Brunswick. The legendary country music singer will play a medley of Holiday music starting at 8 pm. Guests include Billy Dean and the East Brunswick High School Concert Choir. Tickets range from $28 to $150. See the website to buy tickets or call the group discount hotline at 732-247-7200, ext. 517 or 732-246-7469.
- Attend a Holiday Toy Drive tonight at the Shannon Rose Irish Pub. It will be hosting its second annual Holiday Toy Drive fundraiser starting at 6 pm to benefit the David's Touch Foundation. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the event. For more info, call 732-896-0656.
- Get a jump on January recreation. It's not too soon to think about how to keep busy in 2012; the Woodbridge Township Recreation Department is offering adults numerous recreational activities throughout the winter. They include adult karate; women's recreation; ceramics; basketball, and more. For more info, call 732-596-4048.
- Don't miss a great train exhibit. The Barron Arts Center is holding its phenomenal holiday model train exhibition through Dec. 29. Hours are weekdays from 11 am to 4 pm and weekends from 2 pm to 4 pm. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. For more info, call 732-634-0413.
- Gather for Christmas dinner. Attend a free Christmas Friendship Dinner December 25 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Port Reading. Reservations are required. For more info, call 732-634-1419.