Blood donors needed for Aug. 9 blood drive
      Masons Mount Zion Lodge No. 135, 483 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will host a blood drive 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 9. New Jersey Blood Services is issuing an emergency appeal for blood due to critically low supplies in area hospitals. Those with O negative and B negative blood types are especially urge...
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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 Mike Marcinek, mmarcinek@acrylicshowersystems.com, or send contact information to MHS Class of 1978, 262 Highland Ave., Me...
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Spider tale, book buzz at Edison library in August
      The Edison Public Library is currently holding Books 'n' Bugs, a contest that will run through Aug. 29 and is open to children in preschool through grade six. Each week a different bug clue will be given. Children who identify the bug, bug character or book title correctly will be eligible to win ...
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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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Chamber to host golf outing, Carnegie course
      The Edison Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the following events: • Networking golf outing - 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 11, Colonia Country Club, Colonia. • "How To/Training: Building Skills To Achieve Your Goals/Dale Carnegie Course" - 8-9:30 a.m. Aug.
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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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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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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., on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. Reserve a seat by calling the library at 732-287-2298, ext. 1, or sign up at the circ...
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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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Congregation Beth El offers weekly bingo
      Congregation Beth El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, conducts weekly bingo games on Wednesday evenings at 7:15 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. Admission is $1 per person. Refreshments may be purchased. For details, call the synagogue at 732-985-7272.
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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.; cocktails will be served at 4:30 followed by dinner 6-10 p.m. Minimum donations are $250 fo...
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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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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 HighlandAve., Edison. Back by popular demand, Yitzhak and Nadav Salomon will be guest speakers. Chug Ivrit is sponsored by the Raritan ...
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Board expected to vote on teachers' contracts
      The Edison Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. July 29 at the Education Center, 312 Pierson Ave. A vote on the teachers' contracts is expected.
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Metuchen library to host reading club
      The Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., will host the following events and programs; registration for the book review clubs is required, and new members may need a reading buddy. Titles will be announced later. • Book Buzz for children entering grades 3-5, 11 a.m. Thursdays, July 3...
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