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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Police crossing guards needed in Metuchen
      The Metuchen Police Department is accepting applications for crossing guards. The salary is $10 per hour. Contact Patrolman David Liantonio at 732-632-8547, or Capt. Robin Rentenberg, 732-632-8548.
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St. Francis School to mark 80-year anniversary
      St. Francis Cathedral School, Metuchen, invites alumni, graduates of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) program, school families and parishioners to join faculty past and present for an 80th anniversary celebration on Sept. 19. Click on the alumni link on the school's Web site, www.StFr...
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Rotary Club slates Gift of Life fundraiser
      The South River East Brunswick Rotary Club Foundation is holding a Gift of Life fundraiser Sept. 22 at the Pines Manor in Edison The formal dinner-dance will feature the gourmet delicacies of seven well-known New Jersey chefs, live dinner music and a live auction.
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Entries are being sought for photo contest
      Freehold Soil Conservation District is sponsoring a photo contest for those who can capture subjects that promote the beauty and uniqueness of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Wildlife, landscapes, natural resources, agriculture, people interacting with the enviro...
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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, Decorating and Specialty Techniques; and a baking and pastry arts extern...
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Mr. RAY to perform at food allergy walk
      Middlesex County's Ray Andersen, who jammed with Bruce Springsteen in the 1980s, toured with Matchbox 20 and Meat Loaf in the 1990s, and is now known as the children's singer/songwriter mr. RAY, will be headlining a concert following the FAAN Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward A Cure, to be held...
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Women Helping Women to offer support groups
      Women Helping Women, 224 Main St., Metuchen, will offer the following support groups this fall: • Coping with separation and divorce — Wednesdays 7-8:30 p.m. • Self-esteem — Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m. • Prime Time older women's group —Thursdays 10-11:30 a.m.
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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. The pantry is requesting donations from the community.
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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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Meeting to discuss former Ford site on Aug. 25
      The Township of Edison has scheduled a continued special meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 25 in the council chambers of the municipal complex, 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison. A continued special meeting was called because of an application for Edison Land Investment, which is the former Ford site on Route 1. D...
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EBHS plans 50th gala, seeks memorabilia
      East Brunswick High School (EBHS) alumni and their families are invited to Celebrate 50 Years of Excellence at East Brunswick High School, featuring a pre-game barbecue on Oct. 10 and a Sock Hop in the school gym on Oct. 11 at the school, Cranbury Road.
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New online course gives drivers a 'brake'
      A new online defensive driving course is now available to all New Jersey drivers. The successful completion of the interactive course will take two points off your driver's license and provide a three-year discount on your auto insurance. Sign up at www.driversgoonline.com.
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Entertainment '09 books on sale at Beth-El
      Entertainment '09 books are now being sold at Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison. The cost per book is $25, which includes $20 in ShopRite coupons and discounts at many local eateries as well as travel and retail discount.
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Edison library receives grant to update computers
      The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has granted $1,950 to the Edison Township Public Library. This grant is part of an $8.1 million grant to keep library computers up to date. The grant will be used to update older equipment and better meet the needs of the community.
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Ticketmaster now at Menlo Park Mall
      Shoppers visiting Menlo Park Mall can now take advantage of a wide array of services being offered at the new Ticketmaster retail outlet at the mall's Guest Services booth.
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Al-Anon helps family, friends of alcoholics
      Al-Anon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. Anyone who is bothered by someone else's drinking is invited to call 800-425-2666 (1- 800-4AL-ANON) or visit the New Jersey Al-Anon W...
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Tea, 'Pride and Prejudice' at library
      The Edison Public Library's main branch at 340 Plainfield Ave. will host the Jane Austen Book Club at 2 p.m. Aug. 20. "Pride and Prejudice" will be discussed, and tea will be served at this program open to adults age 18 and older. Registration is limited.
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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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Metuchen has openings for police dispatchers
      The Metuchen Police Department is now taking applications for preferably trained dispatchers with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Interested parties can contact Patrolman David Liantonio at 732-632- 8547, or Capt. Robin Rentenberg, 732-632-8548.
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Holistic moms meeting scheduled for Aug. 13
      The Holistic Moms Network, Middlesex County chapter, will host its monthly meeting 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Metuchen Library, 480 Middlesex Ave (Route 27). This informal meeting is for all members and prospective members to discuss the future of the chapter, give ideas for events and speakers; me...
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