Neighborhood Watch meeting set
      The Metuchen Police Department is inviting all residents who are interested in joining the Neighborhood Watch program to attend its first meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 7. For directions or any other information, contact Patrolwoman Nancy Phibbs or Patrolman Kenneth Bauer at 732-632- 8500.
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Metuchen Lions Club to host dinner
      The Metuchen Metro Lions Club will hold its annual fundraising dinner 1:30- 6 p.m. Oct. 12. The dinner, which has the theme "Discover Italy," will take place at Kiddie Keep Well Camp, Roosevelt Park, Edison. The event's goal is to raise money to sponsor a VetDog.
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'Cinderella' musical at park in October
      Plays-in-the-Park, Roosevelt Park, 1 Pine Drive, will hold performances of "Cinderella," a children's musical, Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19 and 25 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
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Edison Wetlands to host eco-tour Oct. 4
      The Edison Wetlands Association has scheduled a public eco-tour and wildlife photography walk at the EWA's Triple C Ranch in the Dismal Swamp Conservation Area, Edison, 8:30-10 a.m. Oct. 4. The event is free and will begin at 206 Tyler Road in Edison.
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Library to celebrate oldest man in space
      The Edison Public Library will celebrate the anniversary of the oldest man is space at 7 p.m. Oct 16 at the North Edison Branch. The program is geared for children in grades kindergarten through third grade. A 90-minute Disney feature film for children in preschool through grade six will be shown...
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Reunions for H.S. classes of '53, '78
      The Metuchen High School class of 1953 will hold its 55-year reunion at the Clarion Hotel, Route 27 south, Edison, at 6 p.m. Oct. 11. For more information, contact Joan (Schwartzkopf) Mandel at 908-689- 3335 or joanmandel@comcast.net, or Ernie Docs at 732-549-9404.
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Annual health fair to be held
      The JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) will host a community health fair at the Menlo Park Mall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct.
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Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day, Oct. 10
      The Metuchen Police Department will participate in the annual Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day on Oct. 10.
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'Voices' art exhibit to open at MCC on Oct. 5
      Edison Arts Society announced that the art exhibit "Voices" will open at the studio gallery of Middlesex County College. An opening reception will be held 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. Refreshments will be served, and music will be provided by the Cornell A Capella ensemble Key Elements under the d...
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Library branches to host Library Lapsit
      The Edison Public Library will hold special Library Lapsit programs at all Edison branches in October. Each branch will present a half-hour of song, stories and activities with a different theme. For this reason, unlike other programs where attendees are required to attend at only one location, ch...
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Madison School to hold clothing drive
      James Madison Primary School, 840 New Dover Road, Edison, will hold a clothi ng drive on Oct. 17. The drop-off time from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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PTO fall mum sale Oct. 4 at Stelton Center
      The Parent Teacher Organizations of Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Lindeneau Elementary School will hold a fall mum sale this Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Stelton Community Center, 328 Plainfield Ave.
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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 pregame barbecue on Oct. 10 and a Sock Hop in the school gym on Oct. 11 at the school, Cranbury Road.
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Volunteers sought for conservation projects
      Individuals are needed for the Middlesex County Conservation Corps, whose mission is "to protect and preserve natural areas from misuse, polluters and the forces of nature" at the nearly 7,000 acres of open space owned by Middlesex County.
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Memorial Walk for Autism Oct. 5
      The Jan Handleman Memorial Walk for Autism will take place at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 at Rutgers Gardens, off Ryders Lane, New Brunswick (rain date Oct. 12).
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