Edison AARP slates trips to A.C., Cape May, more       Tickets for the Edison AARP Chapter No. 3446's Installation Luncheon on June 16 at the Victorian Manor are now for sale. Contact Rose at (732) 738-8014 for more information. The chapter will sponsor a day trip May 13 to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, and a trip to the Hunterdon Playhouse... More ... Convertibles sought for local Memorial Day parade       On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, Metuchen will continue its tradition with one of the area's longest-established Memorial Day parades. The parade will begin at 10 a.m., rain or shine. A brief ceremony will be held at Memorial Park at the conclusion of the parade. More ... Robyn Helzner Trio to perform tribute to Israel       Neve Shalom,Metuchen, will host a performance of the RobynHelzner Trio onMay 18 at 7 p.m. The trio will be celebrating Israeli music in a special tribute to the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel. The concert will benefit the work of the Susy Schwartz Memorial Scholarship, to give youths a "... More ... Arts society to display members' works monthly       The Edison Arts Society, Raritan Center Business Park, 340 Raritan Center Parkway, has initiated an ongoing gallery of member artists. A variety of individual work is represented, changing monthly. More ... Strongman contest to benefit leukemia society       LIFT Strong Fundraiser, to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, will be held at noon May 10 at the Underground Strength Gymnasium, 160 Talmadge Road, Edison. Local athletes from Middlesex County, including high school and college athletes, will participate in a strongman contest. More ... Parents group to sponsor clothing drive May 10       The J.P. Stevens Choir and Orchestra Parents Association is sponsoring a clothing drive at the high school on Grove Avenue, Edison, on May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Useable clothing, shoes and accessories including handbags, belts, scarves, and hats, as well as soft household items such as bedding... More ... 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. More ... St. Joe's 13th annual golf classic set for May 19       St. Joseph High School, 145 Plainfield Ave., Metuchen, will celebrate the 13th anniversary of the Brother Bernardine, S.C., Memorial Golf Classic on May 19 at the Forsgate Country Club, Monroe. Ernie Feist of Monroe Township, a 1976 graduate of St. Joe's, is general chairman. More ... Thrift store open at Methodist church       The Thrift Store at Wesley United Methodist Church, 5053WoodbridgeAve., 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-kncaks, toys jewelry and clothing for adults and children. More ... Neve Shalom to hold Shabbat services, concert       Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will honor those who have been members of Neve Shalom for 18 or more years at its annual Chai Shabbat on May 16 at 8 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat will follow. Families wishing to share memories or special pictures of their years at Neve Shalom may contact Keith Boxer... More ... Food items sought for JFVS food pantry       The food pantry at Jewish Family and Vocations Service provides food packages and vouchers to members of the community in need. In order to keep the food pantry well stocked, the pantry is requesting donations from the community. More ... Used bike collection slated for May 10       Pedals for Progress (P4P) is conducting a used bike collection sponsored by the Metuchen Rotary Cub and the First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen at the First Presbyterian Church Social Center, 270Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen, on May 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. More ... Seminar on cervical, breast cancer at library       The Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave, will host a seminar titled "Breast and Cervical Cancer: What You Should Know About Screening and Diagnosis" on May 14 at 7 p.m. More ... Garden club to hold sale, monthly meeting       Terra Nova Garden Club of Edison will hold its annual garage sale fundraiser May 10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 50 Livingston Ave., Edison. All proceeds will benefit the club's Edison/JFK High School scholarship fund. The next meeting will be held at 6:45 p.m. May 28 at the North Edison Library. More ... 'In the Shadow of My Son' at JFK May 19       JFKMedical Center will host a play for the community titled "In the Shadow of My Son." The play, written, adapted and directed by Nadine Bernard, is in commemoration of new mothers who face postpartum depression. More ... Edison Springfest car show slated for May 10       The 22nd annual SpringfestAntique and Classic Car Show, hosted by the Edison First Aid Squad No. 2, will be held May 4, with a rain date of Saturday, May 10. The public is invited to view the rare and customized show cars and trucks on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Owners of show cars who have n... More ...