Edison H.S. to perform 'Beauty and the Beast'
      Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" will be presented at the Edison High School theater, 50 Boulevard of the Eagles, on Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. Performances will also be held March 1 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and March 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12, except for the Saturday matinee, which is specially price...
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'Fool for Christ' slated for March 1 at St. Francis
      The St. Francis Cathedral Singles Group, Metuchen, will sponsor "Fool for Christ:AOne-Woman Play" onMarch 1 at 8:30 p.m. in the St. Francis Community Room, 42 Elm Ave., Metuchen. "Fool for Christ" tells the story of Dorothy Day, who formed the Catholic Worker movement, which fed many of the New Yo...
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St. Francis School to present patriotic play
      Veterans from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War will attend a patriotic play presented by the third- and fourth-grade students in the cafeteria of St. Francis Cathedral School, Metuchen, on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. Students will sing aboutAmerica and their freedom and will celebrateAmerica...
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'African Americans on Stamps' exhibit in Feb.
      "African Americans on Stamps," presented by Edison resident Wanda Gabett, will be on view at Bouras Properties, 25 DeForest Ave., Summit, through Feb. 29. For more information, call (732) 574-0215.
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County college to offer Sat. hours once a month
      Middlesex County College, Edison, will be open the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon for students and future students who want to enroll. Saturday hours will be held March 1, April 5 and May 3.
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Cathedral to host fish and chips dinner Feb. 29
      The St. Francis Cathedral Pastoral Council will sponsor a fish and chips dinner Feb. 29, 4:30-7:30 p.m., in the community room on the lower level of the church, NorthMain Street, Metuchen. The chef is John Risely, formerly of Marianna's Catering.
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Exchange Club to host charity ball March 1
      The Metuchen-Edison Exchange Club will hold its annual Charity Ball onMarch 1 at the Metuchen County Club. In addition to serving the local community through volunteer activities, the club donated $16,500 to various local causes in the 2006-07 year.
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Bingo Mondays and Tuesdays at Guardian Angels
      Guardian Angels Church, Market Street, Edison, announced that bingo is back to two nights a week: Monday night bingo, with new games, and Tuesday night bingo. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo begins at 7:30 p.m. Food, snacks, desserts, coffee, tea and soda will be available. All are invited. For in...
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Family programs slated at Edison libraries
      The Edison Public Library has announced the following events: A special family program titled "Family Time: Library Craft Workshop" is open to children in preschool to sixth grade and their families. Bring your creative juices to the library to create a collection of fun and attractive crafts to ...
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Church slates family garage sale March 1-21
      Grace Reformed Church, 2815 WoodbridgeAve., Edison,will hold a family garage sale March 1-21 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day. Attendees should use the entrance to parking on Old Post Road. Formore information, call (732) 248-1499 or (732) 287-0084.
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Blood drive to be held March 1 at credit union
      New Jersey Blood Services will hold a blood drive at the Pinnacle Federal Credit Union, 135RaritanCenter Parkway,Edison, on Saturday, March 1, from 8 a.m. to noon. Each donor will receive a free cholesterol testing and two free tickets to theBronx Zoo.
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Boy Scouts to hold all-you-can-eat breakfast
      Boy Scout Troop 12, Edison, will hold an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast March 2 at the Edison Elks Lodge, 375 Old Post Road, Edison. Seating will be from 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., and a donation of $6 per person is requested. For more information, call Pam Simone at (732) 985-1860.
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Historical society to host author of Civil War book
      The Metuchen-Edison Historical Society and the Metuchen Library are sponsoring a program at 2 p.m. March 2 at the Metuchen Library, 480 Middlesex Ave. The public is invited to hear author James B.
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'Garden for Birds' at garden club meeting
      The Terra Nova Garden Club of Edison invites members of the public to attend a program on "Garden for Birds," presented by Hollace Hoffman, former director of the Trailside Nature and Science Center in Somerset City Park, at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 27. Hoffman now works as director of Operation Archeology...
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Multiple sclerosis support groups offered
      The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Mid-Jersey Chapter's self-help groups provide individuals with MS, their families and caregivers a chance to discuss concerns and experiences in an informal setting. The Metuchen group meets 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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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 lastWednesday of eachmonth, September through June, at 6:45 p.m. in the North Edison Library, 777 GroveAve. A guest speaker or program about interesting topics fromflower design to caring for the environm...
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Edison Garden Club to feature guest speaker
      The Edison Garden Club will feature a special guest speaker from Presby Iris Gardens of Montclair on March 10 at 7 p.m. in the conference room at the Edison Public Library Main Branch, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison. The public is invited. Light refreshments will be served.
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