Edison library to host children's programs
      The Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will host two children's programs. "Follow a Perfect Purple Feather" will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, and the Edison library. This event is based on the story by author Hanoch Piven. Participants will be able to make their own purple feat...
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JCC to hold 'Step up to Good Health' series
      The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County is offering a free three-part series titled "Step up to Good Health." The first presentation, scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, at 10:30 a.m., is "Watch Your Step" and will focus on balance and fall prevention.
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Scholarship deadline is March 11
      High school seniors wishing to apply for Adele deLeeuw Scholarships should obtain applications now from their school guidance office. The scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000, and the deadline for submission of applications is March 11. Adele deLeeuw was the author of 75 books, a journalist an...
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Summer playground positions open
      The Edison Recreation Department will hold a job fair to fill playground positions for the 2009 summer season, which will begin on Monday, June 29. Applicants 16 years of age and older (18 and over for head counselors) are needed to provide varied, supervised activities for children ages 5 throug...
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JCC's Purim Carnival Extravaganza March 15
      The Jewish Community Center, Edison, will host Middlesex County's Purim Carnival Extravaganza from noon-3 p.m. March 15, at 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. The event includes games, prizes, inflatable bounce, swimming, magic shows, food, face painting and hamantashen (Purim cookies).
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Diocese to host bilingual conference
      The Diocese of Metuchen will celebrate the Year of St. Paul at a bilingual conference from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the St. Magdalen de Pazzi Parish in Flemington. Bishop Emeritus Edward T. Hughes will celebrate a bilingual Mass at 8 a.m. It will be followed by a keynote address...
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Fiction writers to meet March 14
      Caridad Pineiro, a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author, will share the secret of "Creating a Compelling Plot Using the Hero's Journey" at 10 a.m. March 14 at the Liberty States Fiction Writers meeting at the Edison Public Library's main library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison.
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Passover wine, recipe exchange March 16
      Congregation Neve Shalom, Metuchen, will host its annual Passover wine and recipe exchange Monday, March 16, at 7 p.m. Anyone who has a recipe to share can call Sandy Schwemer at 732-548-7431 or email Buegran5@aol.com by March 4. All are welcome. Neve Shalom is located at 250 Grove Ave.
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Scholar to discuss ancient texts
      Congregation Neve Shalom, Metuchen, will present its scholar-in-residence, Gary Rendsburg, on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14. Rendsburg's theme will be "Ancient Texts, New Insights." A dinner will be held at 6:45 p.m. Friday followed by services and his first talk, "The Exodus Account i...
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Off to see the Wizard
      The Cowardly Lion, played by Michael Murphy; Dorothy, played by Milika Griffiths; the Tin Man, played by Brian Downing; and the Scarecrow, played by Anthony Martin, are excited to be off to see the Wizard, during the Wardlaw Hartridge School's production of "The Wizard of Oz" on March 8.
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'Asian Tea Experience' March 15 in Edison
      Judith Krall-Russo, tea expert and food historian, will present an "Asian Tea Experience" at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, at the North Edison Library, 777 Grove Ave., Edison.
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Edison library to host children's programs
      The Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will host two children's programs. "Follow a Perfect Purple Feather" will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, and the Edison library. This event is based on the story by author Hanoch Piven.
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Free sleep tour at JFK Medical Center
      The New Jersey Neuroscience Institute at JFK Medical Center, 65 James St., Edison, will host a free Pediatric Sleep Center tour 5- 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12. For more information, call Debbie Testa at 732-321-7000, ext. 66585. For more information on the N.J. Neuroscience Institute, call 732-321-...
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Israeli dinner set for March 13
      Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will hold an authentic Israeli dinner at 6 p.m. March 13. The cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-13. RSVP by March 9 to Judy Mansbach at 732-248-0897.
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Veterans' Foundation to offer scholarships
      Graduating high school seniors have until April 17 to submit applications and essays to qualify for one of two scholarships offered by the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF).
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