Author: MARY HELEN FINK
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Historical Association of Woodbridge Township sponsors program
The Historical Association of Woodbridge Township will sponsor a presentation by Historian Bruce Chadwick titled “America’s First Couple: George and Martha Washington,” at 7 p.m., Feb. 22, at the Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge. The presentation will include a look behind the scenes at Mount Vernon and the real George and Martha…
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Tax preparation available at MHA’s Red Bank Resource Network
The Red Bank Resource Network of the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County, 103 Drs. James Parker Blvd., Suite B, Red Bank, will hold a free on-site, bilingual tax filing through the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and VITA Certified Tax Professionals on the following Monday’s during tax season (by appointment only): 9:30 a.m.-4…
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Spring II classes at MCC begin Feb. 16
Middlesex County College will offer a special “Spring II” program of accelerated courses beginning Feb. 16. Courses are offered day, evening, and through the internet. Flexible programs with two separate Spring terms, the traditional 15-week semester, as well as a shorter term for select classes are offered. Classes are offered at the Edison campus, 2600…
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‘Drum Orchestra Experience’ set for Feb. 28 in Edison
Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, will hold a ‘Drum Orchestra Experience’ for children in grades K-8 beginning at 5 p.m. on Feb. 28. The performance will incorporate music, rhythm, drumming, Jewish storytelling and song. The performers from Musical IQ will lead this educational and entertaining program which is open to the community and free…
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Library to hold Chinese New Year Celebration
Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., will serve as the host to the Chinese New Year Celebration for the Year of the Monkey, from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. on Feb. 21. Celebrate with free, fun activities and performances for the whole family. A Lion Dance will kick off the Chinese New Year Celebration followed by traditional…
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Metuchen students’ work showcased in exhibit
Six Metuchen students have work showcased in the Middlesex County Arts High School and Arts Middle School Touring Exhibit of Student Work. Piper Finn, Yukthi Sangoi, Madeleine Fenner, Maggie McGuire and Maggie O’Connell each has work exhibited from participation in Visual Arts and Art Photography classes during the Spring 2015 program. The touring exhibit is…
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Thomas Edison’s 169th birthday commemorated Feb. 19
The Edison Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 commemorated the 169th birthday of the township’s namesake, Thomas Alva Edison, at 1 p.m. on Feb. 13. This annual tradition took place at Edison’s Menlo Park Laboratory site, 37 Christie Street, Edison. Edison’s actual birth date is Feb. 11. Today known as the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo…
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Meeting for Hebrew speakers set for Feb. 21
Raritan Valley Hadassah Chug Ivrit for intermediate to advanced Hebrew speakers, will meet at 11 a.m. on Feb. 21. The meeting will include Hebrew conversation and a short Hebrew story or article will be read. For more information, contact Rachel at 732-819-9298 or email [email protected] for the location.
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Temple to screen films with ‘Catskills’ theme
Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will show films on Tuesday mornings in February, including documentaries and classic hits. They are all connected to the Catskills. The recent documentary “Deli Man” will focus on nostalgia for kosher foods and how times are changing on Feb. 16. The award-winning documentary “Welcome to Kutsher’s” about the rise…
