JCC to honor Israeli culture and tradition
      The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, Edison, will host Celebrate 2008, honoring 60 years of Israel's culture and tradition. The opening-night ceremony for the weeklong event will be held at 8:30 p.m. April 5. For hours and more information, call (732) 494-3232.
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Thrift store open at Methodist church
      The Thrift Store at Wesley United Methodist Church, 5053 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, is open Wednesdays 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 knick-knacks, toys jewelry and clothing for adults and children.
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Talk at library to focus on agoraphobia, anxiety
      Kathleen Ostertag, of Panic Relief Inc., will present "Overcoming Fears, Anxiety and Agoraphobia" at the Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave.,April 8 at 7 p.m. The workshop is designed for those who experience panic and anxiety, as well as family and friends who support them. Those interested ...
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'Folk Dances of China' slated for April 19
      Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Folklife Program for New Jersey will present "Folk Dances of China" with Huaxia Edison Dance Troupe at J.P. Stevens High School, 855 GroveAve., Edison, at 2 p.m.April 19.
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'Muddy's Birthday Bash' at Old Franklin School
      The Metuchen Cultural Arts Commission's final coffeehouse of the season will be titled "Muddy's Birthday Bash," to celebrate the 93rd birthday ofMuddyWaters, and will be heldApril 4 at 8 p.m. at the Old Franklin School, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Two local singer/songwriters, Greg Stier and Bru...
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Police crossing guards needed in Metuchen
      The Metuchen Police Department is now accepting applications for crossing guards. Interested parties can contact Patrolman David Liantonio at (732) 632-8547 or Capt. Robin Rentenberg at (732) 632-8548.
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Met. BOE Candidates Night slated for April 11
      The Metuchen Parent Teacher Council will sponsor Candidates Night on April 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Metuchen Borough Hall. All residents are invited to attend this question and answer session to become more informed about the candidates running in the Board of Education elections on April 15.
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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 se...
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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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Nonprofit to unveil plans for Menlo Park site
      The nonprofit Edison Memorial Tower Corp. will unveil conceptual plans for a new educational facility at Thomas Edison's historic Menlo Park site, during a public meeting on April 3 at 7 p.m. in the Township Council chambers, 100 Municipal Blvd.
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'Monkey Around with Books' at Edison library
      The Edison Public Library is holding registration in person or by phone for "Monkey Around with Books." The program is open to children 2-5 years of age with parent/ caregiver. Registration is limited and open to Edison residents only. No siblings will be permitted.
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'Something to Laugh About!' benefit April 8
      Comedy Central will present "Something to Laugh About!," April 8 at the Stress Factory, New Brunswick. The comedy lineup is a benefit for Women Helping Women, Metuchen. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the show begins at 7:15 p.m.
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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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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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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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Women planning May 3 trip to culinary institute
      The Council of Catholic Women of St. Francis is sponsoring a trip to the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, N.Y., on May 3. The bus will leave St. Francis Cathedral Library Place parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and return to Metuchen at approximately 6:30 p.m.
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Story hour, National Library Week at library
      Edison Public Library will hold registration in person or by phone beginning April 7 for Preschool Storyhour. The four-week program, open to children 3-5 years of age, features stories, music, finger plays, simple crafts and films based on different topics each week.
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Museum to host auction fundraiser April 19
      The Metlar-Bodine House, Piscataway, will hold its 17th annual benefit auction and dinner April 19 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 121 Centennial Ave., Piscataway. Proceeds will go to the Rebuilding Our Past campaign for the ongoing restoration of the museum, a National and State Registered Historic ...
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