'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 EugeneA. Enfield Jr. will present images and stories from his recently published book, "Edison Firefighting." Autographed copies of the book wi...
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Wills, estates, probate to be topic at women's club
      The Metuchen Edison Women's Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, at the Heritage at Clara Barton, 1015 Amboy Ave., Edison. The program will feature attorney Kenneth Vercammen, who will discuss wills and the changes to the N.J. probate law, power of attorney, living ...
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Donate blood and get two free Mets tickets April 6
      New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, has issued a critical need for blood.Area hospitals are operating at a 15 percent deficit in the blood supply. While NJBS has not yet cut back on shipments to the 60 area hospitals it supplies with blood, blood products and ser...
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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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'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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'Ab Crunch Challenge' to raise money for hospital
      Lady of America fitness center, 1199 Amboy Ave., 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 them in their effort. Gym members and non...
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South Asian Women's group to host dinner
      Manavi, a New Jersey-based women's rights organization committed to end violence and exploitation against South Asian women living in the U.S., will host its 23rd annual Community Dinner at 6:30 p.m. March 29 at Akbar Restaurant, 21 Cortland St., Edison.
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Metuchen's townwide garage sale April 12
      The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 10th annual spring townwide garage sale April 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is April 13. Metuchen residents can pick up registration forms at the Metuchen Train Station, Metuchen Public Library, Metuchen Savings Bank, Boyt Drugs or the Chamb...
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Spelling bee is open to students in grades K-12
      SCORE! Educational Centers will hold a free spelling bee for Metuchen-area students 6-8 p.m. March 28 at the Metuchen YMCA, 65 High St. The event is open to children in grades kindergarten through 12. Students will be asked to spell grade-appropriate words in a group setting. Prizes will be award...
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Tricky tray March 28 at J.P. Stevens H.S.
      Edison Township Education Association will sponsor a tricky tray fundraiser on March 28 at J.P. Stevens High School, 855 GroveAve., Edison. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The event is open only to adults, age 18 and over. Admission is $10 and includes a sheet of 25 raffle tickets. Additional tickets m...
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Library to host foreign film fest April 7, May 5
      The Metuchen Public Library will continue its annual spring film festival, the Edna Newby International Film Festival, April 7 with the Iranian film "Crimson Gold." The film won a Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and the Golden Hugo Award at the Chicago International Film Festival.
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Support groups at Presbyterian Church
      Oak Tree Presbyterian Church, 445 Plainfield Road, Edison, will host four weekly support groups for six weeks, beginning April 1. At 1 p.m., a group for people with ongoing health problems and a group for parents of younger children will meet. At 7 p.m.
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Vento Trio to perform March 30 at library
      The Metuchen Public Library, 500 North Main St., will present the Vento Trio in a concert of music for bassoon, clarinet and flute on March 30 at 2 p.m. The Vento Trio - Janet Grice, bassoon, Sarah Koval, clarinet, and KevinWillois, flute- will present "20th Century Music of the Americas.
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Met recreation to offer kinder soccer March 26
      The Metuchen Recreation Commission and Fun Fitness will offer a six-week Kinder Soccer program for ages 3-5 beginning March 26. Kinder Soccer is designed to teach children to listen to instruction, follow directions, be part of a team and learn good sportsmanship while learning basic soccer concep...
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Spelling bee to be held at YMCA March 28
      The Metuchen 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 grades kindergarten - 10 in Metuchen and surrounding communities. Prizes will be given to the best speller in each grade group. Call (...
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Fitness enter 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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Youths sell flowers for Passover at Neve Shalom
      The Neve Shalom Youth Committee is selling flower centerpieces for Passover. The centerpieces are $18 for the regular size and $36 for the large size. Orders must be placed by April 1 and can be picked up at Neve Shalom, 250 Grand Ave, Metuchen on April 17 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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'Evita' tickets on sale at Edison community cntrs.
      The Edison Recreation Department is offering half-price discount tickets to the State Theatre in New Brunswick to see "Evita" on April 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 and are being sold on a first-come, first-served basis at both the Stelton Community Center, 328 Plainfield Ave., and the Minnie B. Ve...
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Women Helping Women to sponsor support groups
      Women HelpingWomen, 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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'Library Lapsit' at Clara Barton on Wednesdays
      The Edison Public Library Clara Barton Branch, 141 Hoover Ave., will present "Library Lapsit" at 10 a.m. Wednesdays, March 26-April 9. The half-hour program, for children 1 year of age and their caregivers, consists of songs, stories and activities. This is a drop-in program with limited space, so...
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