Metuchen winter events announced
      The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce announced that activities are planned to kick off the holiday season. There will be the annual Winter Festival Parade at 2 p.m. Nov. 30 at the corner of Brunswick Avenue and Main Street in Metuchen. Many sponsors will bring this event to the community, featuri...
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Event for Arthritis Foundation slated
      "Jingle Bell Walk in the Water" in support of the Arthritis Foundation's mission to prevent, control and cure arthritis and related diseases will be held at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Metuchen Branch YMCA, 65 High St. Participants will be able to join their friends and neighbors and walk in a warmw...
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Women's club to hold meeting Dec. 3
      The Metuchen-Edison Women's Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Heritage at Clara Barton, 1015 Amboy Ave., Edison. The program will feature the First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen Bell Choir. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Rose at 732-4...
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College financial aid nights planned
      Students and parents are invited to attend a financial aid night hosted by Assemblyman Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. and Assemblyman Peter J. Barnes lll. Presented by the N.J.
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Caregiver support group meetings slated
      The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter will hold caregiver support group meetings during December, beginning with a meeting 10:30 a.m. Dec. 6 at JFK Hartwyck Adult Medical Day Center, 2050 Oak Tree Road, Edison.
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Police crossing guards needed in Metuchen
      The Metuchen Police Department is now accepting applications for crossing guards. The salary is $10 per hour. Interested parties can call Patrolman David Liantonio at (732) 632-8547 or the main number (732) 634-8500.
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Edison Rec to present annual holiday show
      The Edison Recreation Department announced that its 28th annual holiday show for Edison children ages 2 years through eighth grade will be held 6-7 p.m. Dec. 2 at Herbert Hoover Middle School, 174 Jackson Ave. Each child must be accompanied by an adult (one adult per child). Featured will be "Magi...
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Auxiliary police officers needed in Metuchen
      The Metuchen Police Department and the Metuchen Auxiliary Police are looking for Metuchen residents who are interested in becoming volunteer police officers for the borough. No prior training is necessary; training will be provided.
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Last-minute shopping event held Nov. 28
      Learning is an Art (LIA), a Metuchenbased educational toy and game company, is holding a last-minute shopping night from noon to 4 p.m., Nov. 28, at the American Legion Post No. 65 on Lake Avenue in Metuchen to benefit Toys for Tots.
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Winter Festival Parade set for Nov. 30
      The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 55th annual Winter Festival Parade at 2 p.m. Nov. 30. Participants will parade through downtown Metuchen, and all groups are welcome to march. Registration is required, and forms can be obtained from the Web site; forms are also located in the ma...
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Thanksgiving service to be held Nov. 26
      St. James Church (Old White Church), 2136 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, invites all to attend a holiday evening service of "Happy Thanksgiving" at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26. Relatives, friends and neighbors are invited to celebrate as well. Call 732-985-2023.
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Edison tree lighting slated for Dec. 2
      The lighting of Edison Township's 20-foot blue spruce Christmas tree will held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 in front of the Heritage at Clara Barton, Amboy Avenue and 3rd Street. The festivities will begin at 6:45 p.m. with local jazz favorite Lou Watson to warm up the crowd. The Edison High School Chorus ...
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Schedule of events at Neve Shalom
      Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, has announced the following events: • Goods and Services Auction will be held 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Relics from Shea Stadium with certificates of authenticity, Jets vs. Miami Dolphins tickets, a week at Rover Soccer Camp, retail store gift cards, etc., wil...
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Church to serve pancake breakfast
      The Mission Committee of Centenary United Methodist Church is sponsoring a pancake breakfast at the church, 200 HillsideAve., Metuchen, 8-11 a.m. Dec. 6. The menu includes blueberry pancakes, plain pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, orange and apple juice, coffee, tea and milk.
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Breakfast with Santa to aid EMS Dec. 14
      The Metuchen Emergency Medical Services, 1 Safety Place, Metuchen, will hold a breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 14. Santa will give out candy canes and books while members of the Metuchen EMS cook breakfast for attendees.
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Library to hold a craft class on Dec. 10
      A craft program will be held at the Clara Barton Branch Library, 141 Hoover Ave., Edison, at 2 p.m. Dec. 10. No skill is required to make a decorative rattan snow shovel, suitable for a window or door. All are welcome, but registration in advance is required; call 732-738-0096, ext. 1. There is a ...
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Neve Shalom to host auction Dec. 6
      Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will hold its annual Goods and Services Auction at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Many items will be up for bid, including vacation homes, designer bags, theater tickets, sporting event tickets, store gift cards and much more.
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Kiwanis club to host spaghetti dinner
      The Kiwanis Club of Edison will host a charitable spaghetti dinner and party to benefit the impoverished family "adopted" by the club this holiday season. The event is from 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Edison Job Corps' executive dining hall, 500 Plainfield Ave. Tickets are priced at $8 for adults an...
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Holiday bazaar set for Nov. 30 at YMCA
      The Edison YMCA, 1775 Oaktree Road, will hold its holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30. There will be a large selection of gift items such as personalized photo cards, gift baskets, baked goods and jewelry. There is a limited amount of space still available for vendors. Admission is free ...
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