Trip to NYC's Met Museum set for Dec. 4
      The Friends of Metuchen Library will host a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, on Dec. 4. The museum is newly renovated and has several special exhibits. The bus will leave the library at 8:15 a.m. and will leave the museum at 3 p.m.
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Toys for Tots digital media contest for K-12
      Metuchen's own Learning Is an Art, the innovative toy seller that uses all of its profits to support highly rated charitable causes, is holding a Toys for Tots Digital Media Contest through Nov. 30. Students K-12 are invited to create a video, write a song, create a poem, take a photograph, make a...
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Arts H.S. and Middle School to hold auditions
      Auditions applications are available for students in grades six to 12 to apply for the Middlesex County Arts High School and Arts Middle School programs. The program provides a wide range of classes to gifted and talented children in creative writing, dance, vocal music, instrumental music, theat...
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Jazz for Toys to be held Dec. 7 in Metuchen
      Jeanie Bryson, daughter of Dizzy Gillespie, will perform at the Jazz for Toys concert Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. at Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Ave. The concert will feature a collection of songs to honor Gillespie's 90th birthday.
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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.
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Congregation to host dinner, 'Frank Sinatra'
      Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will hold a Sisterhood and Men's Club Paid-up Membership event Nov 26. at 7 p.m. A light dinner is planned along with a Las Vegas-style show starring Jerry Spathis performing as Frank Sinatra.
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How to cope with loss during holidays Nov. 27
      JFK Medical Center's Haven Hospice Department and Costello's Funeral Home will host an educational and supportive forum title "How To Cope With Loss During the Upcoming Holiday Season." The forum will take place 7-9 p.m. Nov.
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Edison tree lighting to be held Nov. 29
      The lighting of Edison's 20-foot blue spruce Christmas tree will take place Nov. 29 in front of the Stelton Community Center, 328 Plainfield Ave. The festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a performance by Eppiphany, a Dickens-style vocal group. The Edison High School Band and Chorus, Yvonne's S...
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Chamber of Commerce to host mixers, forum, party
      The Edison Chamber of Commerce will host the following business mixers: Nov. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Clarion Hotel, 2055 Lincoln Highway (Route 27), Edison. The cost is $20 for members of Edison, East Brunswick, Woodbridge and MCRCC chambers, $25 for nonmembers.
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Church to host live Nativity scene Dec. 1
      Community Presbyterian Church, 75 Glenville Road, Edison, will host a Live Nativity Scene Dec. 1 from 6-8 p.m. This will include a petting zoo, live Nativity and craft. No registration is required and there is no charge.
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Classes in coordination, tai chi offered at center
      The JFK Fitness Center is offering a six-session introductory program that will include balance and coordination classes. This form of workout is designed to help with daily activities in gaining more stability, flexibility and strength.
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Library collecting books for disadvantaged kids
      The Edison Public Library is participating in Books to Keep, a program that distributes books to disadvantaged children throughout Middlesex County during the holiday season.
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Senior club to host Atlantic City trips, dance
      The Colonia Senior Club hosts an Atlantic City day trip the third Monday of the month. The next trip is Nov. 19 to Trump Plaza. The bus leaves from St. John Vianney parking lot at 11 a.m. sharp. Price is $18 and attendees receive $20 cash back and $5 in food. Call Connie at (732) 388-3104 for info...
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