Fundraiser to benefit the homeless Nov. 14
      Making It Possible to End Homelessness (MIPH) is hosting "Diamonds to Burlap," a fundraiser, at the Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 14. Money raised at the event will fund housing and support services for homeless families.
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Edison offering flu, pneumonia shots
      The Edison Health Department will be conducting a flu and pneumonia vaccine clinic Nov. 14 from 4- 7 p.m. at the J.P. Stevens High School, 855 Grove Ave., and on Fridays, until supplies run out, at the Dr. William Toth Memorial Health Center from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m., 80 Idlewild Roa...
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Mosey on down to library to see Sheriff Readmore
      During the month of November, cowboys and cowgirls of all ages are invited to mosey on down to the Edison Public Library with their cameras to pose with cardboard cutout Sheriff Readmore Books. If you give a copy of the photo to the library, it will be hung in the "Wanted: Readers" display.
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AARP to host knitting group, holiday party
      The next general meeting of the Edison AARP chapter No. 3446 will be Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. at the Edison Job Corps, 500 Plainfield Ave. The High Steppers group will be performing. Members are asked to bring canned or packaged food and toiletries for the Middlesex Food Bank. Members must be a member of...
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Neve Shalom to host talk on Israeli sacred texts
      The Adult Education Committee of Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, in conjunction with the Gilbert and Claudie Hayat Speaker Series, will present Rabbi David Zisenwine as a guest speaker on Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. Following Shabbat services, Rabbi Zisenwine, of the Education Department of Tel Aviv ...
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Metuchen chamber to host winter fest Nov. 25
      The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will present the 54th annual Winter Festival sponsored by JFK Medical Center/ Solaris Health System Nov 25 at 2 p.m. (weather permitting; there is no rain date). This year's theme is "Season of Smiles." The participants will parade through downtown Metuchen. A...
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Wawa zoning meeting rescheduled to Dec. 18
      The Zoning Board meeting to discuss the Wawa application has been rescheduled from Oct. 30 to Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Edison town hall. For more information, call Laura, Zoning Board secretary, at (732) 248-7371
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Get to know your fellow gardeners on Nov 19
      The Edison Garden Club will host its next meeting, "Getting to Know Your Fellow Garden Club Members," on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the Main Branch of the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave. The public is invited. Light refreshments will be served.
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Church to host 'Rekindle My Spirit' Nov. 12-14
      St. Matthew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 81 Seymour Ave., Edison, will present "Rekindle My Spirit" 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 12-14, led by the Rev. Larry Evans of the Archdiocese of Newark. Each evening will be hosted by different parish organizations and will consist of a presentation by Evans fro...
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Hebrew-speakers club plans Nov. 25 meeting
      The next meeting of the Chug Ivrit club for intermediate and advanced Hebrew speakers will take place at 11 a.m. on Nov. 25 at a private home in the South Edison/Highland Park area. The club chats in Hebrew, reads a short story or article and does a crossword puzzle.
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Women's club to hold next meeting Nov. 7
      The Metuchen-Edison Women's Club will hold its monthly meeting on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at The Heritage at Clara Barton, 1015 Amboy Ave., Edison. Guests are welcome, and light refreshments will be served. Contact Mary at (732) 494-5649.
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Edison to host Veterans Day Services Nov. 11
      The Edison Township Parade Committee, American Legion Clara Barton Post 324, American Legion Father and Son Post 435, VFW No. 9626, American Legion William F. Grund Post 479, Veterans of Foreign War Post 3117 and DAV Chapter 52 will host the following services on Veterans Day, Nov.
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Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to be Nov. 20
      The Metuchen/Edison Clergy Association will sponsor an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. The service will begin with a discussion led by members of different faiths on the subject of "Diversity in Middlesex County: Less Conf...
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