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  • Monroe Library announces special programs for August

    Monroe Library announces special programs for August

      The Monroe Library will hold its Adult Summer Reading Contest through Aug. 31. Pick up a book and read this summer for a chance to win a weekly prize. Lectures on the past 100 years of American history will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesdays: World War II, Aug. 2; The Cold War and the Korean…

  • VFW Post 1451 to hold annual picnic July 16

    VFW Post 1451 to hold annual picnic July 16

    VFW Post 1451 will hold its annual picnic from 1-6 p.m. July 16, rain or shine, at the post, 31 Reid St., South River. The picnic will include hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage, spare ribs, chicken, clams, corn on the cob, baked beans, salads, beer, wine and soda. The cost is $25 per person or $40…

  • Softball tournament follows run/walk event as fundraisers for pancreatic cancer research

    Softball tournament follows run/walk event as fundraisers for pancreatic cancer research

      EDISON — Supporters donated more than $27,000 for pancreatic cancer research during the recent “Run and Walk for a Cure,” and many more will support the cause during an upcoming softball fundraiser. The Middlesex County Office of Health Services and the Middlesex County Chronic Disease Coalition, in conjunction with the Edison Municipal Alliance, held the…

  • Streisand tribute at the JCC July 12

    Streisand tribute at the JCC July 12

    Multiple award-winning Barbara Streisand tribute artist, Carla DelVillaggio, will present “Simply Streisand” at 1:30 p.m., July 12, at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. The cost is $8 for JCCMC members; $11 for non-members. Register in advance. For more information, call 732 494 3232, ext. 3603.  

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, congratulates Elyssa Hirsch of Metuchen and Daniel Paul of Edison, who were named to the spring 2016 dean’s list for their outstanding academic achievement. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the dean’s list.  

  • On campus

    On campus

    Jarrett Jeffries of Edison graduated from Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management and corporate communications. More than 240 graduates celebrated during the college’s 168th annual commencement  ceremony on May 7.  

  • Computer training at Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County

    Computer training at Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County

    Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County (JFS) has released the Summer 2016 Computer Training Schedule, with courses beginning the week of July 11. Courses are being offered in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks 2015, and beginning computer training for individuals with little or no computer experience. Each class is either 2 or 2.5 hours twice…

  • Metuchen Library and JFK Medical Center to hold wellness fair

    Metuchen Library and JFK Medical Center to hold wellness fair

    The Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will hold a free summer wellness fair from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. July 9. The wellness fair, held in conjunction with JFK Medical Center, will have representatives from the women’s center, stroke department, pharmacy, physical and occupational therapy, and the sleep center. There will also be free blood…

  • Center announces presentation July 12

    Center announces presentation July 12

    Larry Wolfert will present “Comedians of the 20th Century – Behind the Artists and Their Humor” at 10:30 a.m. on July 12 at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. The cost is $8 for JCCMC members; $11 for non-members. For more information, call 732 494 3232, ext. 3603.