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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Thrift store at church open three days a week
      The Thrift Store at Wesley United Methodist Church, 5053 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The rooms are decorated for the winter season. Moderately priced fall and winter clothing for adults and children are available ...
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Alzheimer's caregiver support group to meet
      The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter will hold a caregiver support group meeting Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Woodbridge Public Library, Iselin Branch, 1081 Green St., Iselin section of Woodbridge; and Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at Oak Woods Senior Housing, 700 Woods Lane, Monmouth Junction s...
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Church to host 'The Voice of the Prophets'
      St. James Episcopal Church, 2136 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, will host "The Voice of the Prophets" Dec. 7 at 7:15 p.m. Participants will hear a contemporary song, short Bible reading and some prayers, and conduct a candle lighting in preparation of celebrating Jesus' birth. All are invited. For more ...
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Tree-lighting ceremony in Metuchen Dec. 7
      The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will host the borough's annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 7. This year the tree will be located at the Borough Improvement League (BIL), 491 Middlesex Ave. Festivities will begin at 7 p.m.
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Terra Nova Garden Club offers 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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Edison libraries to hold holiday programs in Dec.
      The Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., is holding registration in person or by phone for "It's Cookie Time!" The program, to be held Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., is open to children ages 2-5 and their parents/caregivers. No siblings will be permitted.
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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.
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Edison AARP to hold holiday party Dec. 17
      The next general meeting of the Edison AARP Chapter No. 2246 will be held Dec. 17 at the Victorian Manor, 2863 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. There will be a short meeting starting at noon followed by the annual holiday party luncheon. For more information, call Rose at (732) 738-8013. Members are asked...
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Edison Garden Club to hold winter social
      The Edison Garden Club will meet Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. for its annual winter holiday social. Club members will also be decorating the Edison Main Public Library on Plainfield Avenue for the holidays. The Edison Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the conference room at t...
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Elder care available at JFVS in Edison
      The Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County offers two different social adult day programs to assist caregivers and provide respite to families. Elderday at Edison is a program for those with Alzheimer's disease and other related disorders; CAMEO (Challenging Adult Minds and Energ...
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Support group offered weekly in Edison
      The Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County, 515 Plainfield Ave., Suite 201, Edison, offers a support group for newly separated or divorced adults at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. For more information, call (732) 777-1940.
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'Jazz for Toys' concert Dec. 7 at Metuchen H.S.
      The Metuchen Cultural Arts Commission, Recreation Commission and Metuchen TV will sponsor a "Jazz for Toys" concert on Friday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. The concert will feature Jeanie Bryson, daughter of Dizzy Gillespie. Ms.
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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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