Author: MARY HELEN FINK
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Edison Arts Society sponsors Dance Unite II Feb. 27
Celebrating the art of dance in global cultures, the Edison Arts Society will sponsor Dance Unite II at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27. Supported by the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission, the program will take place at the Student Center of Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Tickets purchased in advance are $15;…
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Woodbridge Township “Have-A-Heart” 2016 Food Drive ends Feb. 14
Mayor John E. McCormac, Woodbridge Business Community and Township Food Pantries announce the 2016 Valentine’s Day “Have-A-Heart” Food Drive. The “Have-A-Heart” food drive challenges Township businesses, retail food service outlets, the hospitality industry, corporate businesses and offices and residents to donate 214 pounds of food or contribute $214 to assist Woodbridge food pantries continue their…
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Jersey Shore Chinese School celebrates The Year of the Monkey
Jersey Shore Chinese School, located at William R. Satz School, Holmdel, celebrated the Chinese New Year at Holmdel High School on Feb. 6. Performances included the lion dance, dragon dance, yo-yo, recitation, folk dance and tongue twister. Almost 500 students, parents and guests attended the performance and reception. For more information, please email [email protected] or…
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Tax preparation offered in Edison
Free tax preparation is again being offered in conjunction with AARP at two sites in Edison. The service is available at the North Edison Library, 777 Grove Avenue, 732-548-3045, on Tuesdays and at the Edison Senior Center, 2963 Woodbridge Avenue, 732-248-7345. Call for an appointment or register in person. Bring last year’s return, a photo…
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Edison Arts Society sponsors shows
A collection of the works of artist Maryann Martin is currently on display in an exhibit sponsored by the Edison Arts Society. The second exhibit in this year’s EAS calendar of events is available for viewing at the EAS Art Gallery, located on the third floor of the Edison Municipal Building on Municipal Boulevard in…
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Area Chambers of Commerce co-sponsor personal finance seminars
As part of its 2016 business information series, Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will partner with the Chambers of Commerce in Edison and Woodbridge to present a seminar series titled Personal Finance for Small Business Owners. The seminars take place on Feb. 16 and 23 from 8 a.m.-9:15 a.m. at Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex…
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Library announces senior status library card
Metuchen senior citizens, ages 65 and over, are eligible for a “Fines Free” senior status library card at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Senior library cardholders are exempt from overdue fines on materials that are checked out at the Metuchen Public Library. Metuchen residents must bring a proof of identity and a…
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Black History Month presentation scheduled
The Metuchen Edison Area of the NAACP will celebrate Black History Month at 7 p.m. on Feb. 11 at New Hope Baptist Church, 45 Hampton Street, Metuchen. The speaker will be Don Oliveria, who served as a Congregational Aide to the Honorable Shirley Chisholm and marched with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mr. Oliveria…
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Community Game Night at synagogue
Neve Shalom Hebrew School of Metuchen will host a Community Game Night at 7 p.m. Feb. 13. There is no admission fee for children; adults are $5 at the door. Bring your own games or play one of ours. Light refreshments will be served. Members and non-members are welcome. For more information or to RSVP…
