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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Women Helping Women to sponsor support groups
      Women Helping Women, 224 Main St., Metuchen, sponsors the following support groups. • Coping with Separation and Divorce Group, Mondays, 7:30-9 p.m. • Personal Growth and Self-Esteem Group, Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m.
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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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Oak Tree Church to install new pastor Dec. 2
      The Oak Tree Presbyterian Church in Edison, which has served the Edison, Metuchen, South Plainfield and surrounding communities over 40 years, announced that the Rev. Jill Hedlund Kitsko, of Metuchen, has accepted the call to lead its congregation through its current period of growth and ministry.
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Daring Knights! program slated at Edison Library
      Edison Public Library will hold registration, in person or by phone, for "Daring Knights," a medieval adventure of kings, princesses, dragons and the heroes who deal with them. Exciting books, a daring movie journey and a very special shield of their own awaits the children who attend. The event w...
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Family service, dinner, blood drive at congregation
      Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will host a family service and Hanukkah dinner Dec. 7. The family service, led by students, will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by a catered dinner. The cost is $15 per adult and $5 per child ages 2-12; there is no charge for children under age 2.
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Neve Shalom slates New Year's party, trip to A.C.
      Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will host a New Year's Eve party on Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. The cost is $85 per couple, half price for singles, and includes food and music by Pulse Entertainment. BYOB. Reservations are required by Dec. 11. Call Lou at (732) 381-0014 or Abe (732) 494-...
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Congregation to host auction fundraiser
      Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will hold its annual Neve Shalom Goods and Services Auction fundraiser Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Items up for bid include trips, hotel stays, vacation homes, tickets to sporting events, theater tickets, gift items, restaurant gift certificates, retail ...
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Edison libraries to host story hours
      Edison Public Library will hold registration in person or by phone beginning Nov. 5 for Preschool Story Hour. The fourweek program is open to children 3-5 years of age and will feature stories, music, finger plays, simple crafts and films based on different topics each week.
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Safety fair Dec. 6 at JFK Medical Center
      The Falls Prevention Committee of Solaris Health System will host a safety fair for the community at the JFK Medical Center Main Hospital Lobby, 65 James St., Edison. The objective of the fair is to encourage patients and families to be actively involved in their outpatient health care as a safety...
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Edison Elks lodge to host December events
      The Edison Elks Lodge located at 375 Old Post Road will hold its seventh annual Toys for Tots Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a new unwrapped toy and spread the Christmas cheer. Toys can also be dropped off at anytime at the Elks Lodge. All to...
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Classes in coordination, tai chi offered at center
      The JFK Fitness Center is offering a sixsession 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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Terra Nova Garden Club provides community services
      The Terra Nova Garden Club of Edison is a nonprofit community service club that meets on the last Wednesday of each month, September through June, at 6:45 p.m. in the North Edison Library, 777 Grove Ave. A guest speaker or program about interesting topics from flower design to caring for the envi...
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'Money Sense' at Edison Public Library Nov. 26
      The Edison public library will hold registration in person or by phone beginning Nov. 26 for "Money Sense." The program is open to children in first through third grades. A penny saved is a penny earned, but some money in a cool piggy bank is even better.
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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: A forum, "Accessing the Edison Government Business Service," open to the business community, will be held 8-10 a.m. Nov. 28 in the council chambers. Light refreshments will be available at 8 a.m.
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