Friends of Dismal Swamp to meet Jan. 24
      The Friends of the Dismal Swamp will hold its first meeting of the year on Jan. 24 from7 to 9 p.m. at theMinnie B. Veale Community Center, 1070 GroveAve., Edison.
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See world's ugliest dog at SuperPetExpo Feb 8-10
      SuperPetExpo, a shopping extravaganza for pet lovers, will be held at the New Jersey Convention Center, Edison, 4- 9 p.m. Feb 8., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 9, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 10. Over 200 exhibitors, including inventors, will be selling pet products not traditionally found in pet stores.
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Thrift store open at Methodist church
      The Thrift Store at Wesley United Methodist Church, 5053 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, is openWednesdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store features clothing for adults and children.
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'Art of the Culinary' runs through Jan. 31 in Edison
      "TheArt of the Culinary," an exhibition of 16 watercolor paintings by Edison artist Barbara Sturm, will be on display in the Foyer Gallery at the Edison Arts Society headquarters through Jan. 31. The Foyer Gallery, 340 Raritan Center Parkway in Edison, is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays throug...
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Congregation Beth El offers weekly bingo
      Congregation Beth El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, conducts weekly bingo games on Wednesday evenings at 7:15 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. Admission is $1 per person. Refreshments may be purchased. For details, call the synagogue at (732) 985-7272.
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State of Edison address slated for Jan. 29
      The 17th annual State of Edison Township address byMayor Jun H. Choi will be held Jan. 29 at the N.J. Expo and Convention Center. Joining Choi will be members of the Township Council, township department heads, and many other key community and business leaders.
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Elder care available at JFVS in Edison
      The Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County offers two social adult day programs to assist caregivers and provide respite to families. Elderday at Edison is a programfor those withAlzheimer's disease and related disorders; CAMEO (Challenging Adult Minds and Energizing Ourselves) i...
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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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Local History Day slated for Feb. 10 at library
      The Metuchen-Edison Historical Society is sponsoring Local History Day on Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. at theMetuchen Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. The public is invited to see the new acquisitions of 19th- and 20th-century political and election memorabilia along with the Glasofer collection of lo...
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St. James to celebrate Ash Wednesday Feb. 6
      St. James Episcopal/Anglican Church, 2136 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, will celebrate twoAshWednesday services on Feb. 6, at noon and 7:30 p.m., to mark the start of the Lenten season.
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Library announces new board, meeting schedule
      The Metuchen Public Library's board of trustees held its reorganization meeting Jan. 8 and elected the following officers: president, Christopher Blejwas; vice president, Marian O'Connell; secretary, Bernard "Bud" Ackerman; and treasurer, Barbara Kieser.
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Recreation commission to offer Kinder Karate
      The Metuchen Recreation Commission is sponsoring an eight-week Kinder Karate class for kids ages 2½to 5 years, beginning Jan. 18. Classes will meet in the Metuchen Library'smeeting room; ages 2½to 3½will meet fromnoon to 12:45 p.m., and 4- and 5- year-olds will meet 1-1:45 p.m...
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Edison Twp. Council to meet Feb. 11
      There will be a meeting in the Edison Township Council chambers, 100Municipal Blvd., at 6 p.m. Feb. 11. A resolution authorizing a developer's agreement for the Public Safety Center located inRaritan Center is on the agenda.
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Benefit to feature George 'The Animal' Steele
      The St. Matthew's Athletic Association will present its annual pro wrestling benefit Feb 2 at 7:35 p.m. at the St.Matthew's Catholic School gym, 100 Seymour Ave., Edison. Star wrestlers will include George "The Animal" Steele, Giant Silva, Goal- Duh, The Equalizer and Danny Demanto. Tickets are $1...
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13-year-olds can receive free YMCA membership
      The Metuchen Branch YMCA is offering free one-year full-privilege memberships to all 13-year-olds who reside in Metuchen and south Edison. The age of 13 has proved to be an important time for children to remain active and gain lifelong healthy fitness habits.
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