'Ab Crunch Challenge' to raise money for hospital
      Lady of America fitness center, 1199 AmboyAve., will be hosting an "Ab Crunch Challenge" March 29 to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Participants will raise money for the hospital by recruiting friends and family to sponsor themin their effort. Gymmembers and nonme...
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Church to host Holy Treasure Hunt March 22
      Community Presbyterian Church, 75 Glenville Road, Edison, will hold a Holy Treasure Hunt, March 22 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children will hear the story of Easter, make a craft and participate in a traditional Easter egg hunt. The event, open to toddlers though fifth grade students, is free of charge...
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Spelling bee to be held at YMCA March 28
      TheMetuchen YMCA, 65 High St., will be hosting a free spelling bee sponsored by SCORE! Educational Centers on March 28, 6-8 p.m. The event is open to children in kindergarten to grade 10 in Metuchen and surrounding communities. Prizes will be given to the best speller in each grade group.
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Anti-bullying workshop for kids March 29
      An anti-bullying workshop will be held March 29 at 1 p.m. at the Black Belt Institute, 23 New St., Metuchen. The workshop is presented by the nonprofit Kicks Are for Kids Inc. The program will run an hour to 90 minutes. The workshop will be conducted instructors from Black Belt Institute, with th...
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JCC to host Israel lectures in April
      The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County is offering a program titled "Defining Israel at 60 Through the Humanities," a series of lectures tracing the 60-year history of the State of Israel through its film, literature, architecture and music.
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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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Project Child Find helps kids with special needs
      The Edison Public School District provides evaluation service to resident children ages 3-21 who appear to have significant problems in communication, social-emotional or learning areas, through Project Child Find.
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Depression support group to hold meeting March 20
      Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance, Metuchen, will host guest speaker Dr. Susan Blank at its next meeting,March 20 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at 65 High St., Metuchen. For more information contact bipolardepressionsupport@gmail.com.
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Fitness center presents intro to qigong
      The JFK Fitness Center is offering an eight-session introductory program that will teach qigong movements. In this session, the principles and practice of qigong specifically for health will be introduced. The class will begin with a qigong set that incorporates deep breathing and slow, relaxed mo...
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'Autism and PDD' slated for April 2 at library
      The North Edison Public Library, 777 Grove Ave., will present "Autism and PDD: Fact, Myth and New Insights" at 7 p.m. April 2.
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Police crossing guards needed in Metuchen
      TheMetuchen Police Department is now accepting applications for crossing guards. Interested parties may contact Patrolman David Liantonio at (732) 632-8547 or Capt. Robin Rentenberg at (732) 632-8548.
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Board of Ed. Candidates Night slated for April 1
      The Edison Township Parent Teacher Advisory Council will sponsor Candidates Night at 7:30 p.m.April 1 atWoodrowWilsonMiddle School, 50WoodrowWilson Drive, Edison. The council invites all residents to become informed voters by attending the question-and-answer session regarding the April 15 Board o...
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Neve Shalom to host Scholar-in-Residence
      Neve Shalom, 250GrandAve,Metuchen, will hold its annual Scholar-in-Residence program March 21-22. This year's guest is Jenna Weissman Joselit, who teaches at Princeton University and writes a monthly column on American Jewish culture for the "Forward.
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'Edison Firefighting' at Metuchen Library
      The Metuchen-Edison Historical Society will host a talk and book signing at 2 p.m. April 6 at the Metuchen Library, 480 Middlesex Ave. Edison Firefighter Eugene A. Enfield Jr. will present images and stories fromhis recently published book, "Edison Firefighting.
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