Metuchen H.S. to hold 30-year reunion
      Metuchen High School's class of 1978 will hold a reunion on Saturday, Oct. 4, 7- 11 p.m. at The Clarion Hotel, soon to be renamed The Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Edison on Route 27 south. The Metuchen Country Fair will be held the same day.
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Scoliosis/spinal screenings July 26
      Dr. Rogini Kunaseharan, of Edison Chiropractic, will conduct a monthly scoliosis/ spinal screening for children and young adults on Saturday, July 26, from noon to 4 p.m. at 776 Amboy Ave., Suite 200, in Edison. Donations to the Scoliosis Care Foundation will be accepted. To sign up for a screenin...
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Financial workshop for women to be held July 23
      The Women's Center at Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) is offering a second workshop for women between the ages of 18 and 47. The event will be held at the JFVS office, 200 Metroplex Drive, Suite 200, Edison, 6:30-8 p.m. July 23.
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In the Service
      Army Reserve Spec. Erik J. Sienkiewicz, 2003 graduate of John P. Stevens High School, Edison, has been mobilized and activated for deployment overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations inv...
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Free downloads, VIP passes for blood donation
      Music Saves Lives and the Vans Warped Tour is partnering with N.J. Blood Services (NJBS) in reaching out to high school and college students to educate and encourage blood donations and bone marrow donor matching, during a time when supplies in area hospitals are dangerously low.
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Middlesex County College to hold open house
      An open house for prospective Middlesex County College students and their families will be held on the Edison Campus from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 24 in the College Center. High school students who are considering continuing their education at Middlesex, as well as anyone who is thinking about ...
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Citizenship workshop at Edison library Sept. 9
      Immigration and Refugee Services at Jewish Family and Vocation Services of Middlesex County will offer a free citizenship workshop at the North Edison Library, 777 Grove Ave., Edison, 7 p.m. Sept. 9.
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Vacation Bible school at First Baptist Church
      First Baptist Church of Metuchen will offer its annual vacation Bible school July 21-25. VBS is open to children ages 4 (as of June 30, 2008) through those who just finished fifth grade. The program will meet 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day.
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Neve Shalom to hold services, host barbecue
      Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will hold Erev Tisha B'Av services on Aug. 9 after Mincha at 7:15 p.m. followed by a D'Var Torah by Rabbi Zelizer and chanting of the Book of Lamentations. On Aug 10, Tisha B'Av services will begin at 9 a.m., including a Torah service.
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'Bee' a Reader! program open to ages 2-5
      Edison Public Library began registration in person or by phone July 14 for "Bee" a Reader! The program is open to children ages 2 to 5 years with parent or caregiver. Participants will learn all about New Jersey's state insects as they "buzz" through stories and other activities, and find out why ...
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Autism fair to be held at Roosevelt Park July 19
      A Community Challenge Resource Fair for those needing information about autism and resources available will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 19 at Kiddie Keep Well Camp, Roosevelt Park, 35 Roosevelt Drive, Edison. For information or to participate in the fair, call 732-525-1930, 732-887-0194 or em...
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Hebrew Speaking Club to hold free meeting July 27
      The next Chug Ivrit (Hebrew Speaking Club) for intermediate to advanced Hebrew speakers will meet at 10 a.m. July 27 at the home of Eli Leiter and Rosey Bell, 134 Highland Ave., Edison. Back by popular demand, Yitzhak and Nadav Salomon will be guest speakers.
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Israeli movie to be shown Aug. 9 at Beth-El
      Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will show the movie "Ushpizin," an Israeli drama, 9 p.m. Aug. 9. Tisha B'Av services will follow the movie. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 732- 985-7272 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Poetry reading at Edison library Aug. 13
      Rowan University student and Edison resident Joseph Carlough will be reading some of his award-winning poetry, plus a short story, at the Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., 7 p.m. Aug 13.Reserve a seat by calling the library at 732-287-2298, ext. 1, or sign up at the circulation desk.
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MCC adds new baking and pastry certification
      Middlesex County College, Edison, has added a new certificate program in Baking and Pastry Arts. Courses in this 18-credit offering include Baking Fundamentals; Food Service Sanitation; Professional Pastry Techniques; Cakes,
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Bus trips, Shakespeare, concerts this summer
      The Metuchen Cultural Arts Commission has planned the following events for August: • Aug. 8 - Summer Concert Series at the senior center, 8 p.m. • Aug. 9 - Shakespeare in the Park: "Richard II," at Tommy's Pond, 5 p.m.
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'Chip in Fore Children' at Metuchen Country Club
      RE/MAX is sponsoring "Chip in Fore Children" to benefit the Children's Miracle Network on Aug. 4 at the Metuchen Country Club. Registration and brunch begin at 10 a.m; golf will be played noon to 4:30 p.m.
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Metuchen H.S. class of 1978 seeks classmates
      The Metuchen High School class of 1978 is seeking classmates for its 30-year reunion, which will be held 7-11 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Clarion Hotel in Edison. For details, contact MikeMarcinek,mmarcinek@acrylicshowersystems. com, or send contact information to MHS Class of 1978, 262 Highland Ave., Met...
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YMCA summer day camp offers activities, trips
      The YMCA, 970 Inman Ave., is offering a summer day camp that runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with before- and after-camp care from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The camp offers a variety of activities including sports, skateboarding, arts and crafts, theater arts, games, swim lessons and free swim.
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Senior Chai Coffee House program to meet
      Jewish Family & Vocational Service of Middlesex County presents its monthly Senior Chai Coffee House program featuring The Jazz Duo of Steve Minzer & Vince Maiolo 1:30-3 p.m. (new start time) Tuesday, July 22, at the Jewish Congregation of Concordia. The cost is $5 per senior, payable to JFVS by J...
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Chamber to host speed networking, training
      The Edison Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the following events: • Speed networking - 6:30-9:30 p.m. July 23 at the Best Western Royal Albert Place, 1050 Kings Georges Post Road, Edison. Co-sponsored by Asian Indian Chambers of Commerce.
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