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Bond classic to be staged this weekend
“From Russia With Love,” a Raconteur Radio play of the James Bond classic, will be staged at 8 p.m. May 25 at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Come early for an exhibition of vintage Bond memorabilia. Martinis will be served. The fee is $10 at the door. The event is free for…
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Memorial Day parade set for May 26
Edison’s 51st annual Memorial Day parade is slated for May 26 at noon and will travel along Amboy Avenue, starting from Madison Avenue and ending on Jackson Avenue. Those seeking more information or wishing to participate should contact Dana at 732-248-7298 or [email protected].
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Take a virtual tour of the Lower East Side
Join New York City tour guide Marty Schneit on a virtual tour of the Lower East Side of Manhattan at 1 p.m. May 29 at River Ridge, 30 S. Adelaide Ave., Highland Park. Schneit will offer a brief timeline and history of the varied immigrant populations — Irish, Italian, German and Jewish — that made…
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Paws in the Park Dog Walk is June 8
The fourth annual Paws in the Park Dog Walk has been set for June 8 at Lake Papaianni in the Edison Municipal Complex. Registration begins at 11 a.m., and the dog walk starts at noon. The event will include a group dog walk, dog contests, raffle, prizes, vendors, music, games, entertainment and adoptions. Proceeds will…
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Harvesting inspiration: Metuchen’s Art in the Garden tour
BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer A featured garden in the Art in the Garden tour in Metuchen beckons visitors with a multilevel water feature. LINDA VONDERSCHMIDT-LASTELLA METUCHEN — Gardens are a form of living art, engaging the senses in a variety of ways. The borough’s first-ever Art in the Garden event will take that concept…
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Chess class for youths at Metuchen library
The Metuchen Recreation Commission is sponsoring chess classes at the Metuchen Public Library, Library Place, beginning May 23, 5-6 p.m. The six-session course is for beginners and advancing beginners ages 6 and up. The course will be taught by U.S.-certified coach Alex Braylovskiy. For more information or to register, contact Nancy Goldberg at 732-632-8502 or…
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Campbell’s Cup overflows to help children with cancer
Fundraiser benefited Alex’s Lemonade Stand BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Terrance Barker and Cleo Matise, fourthgraders at Campbell Elementary School in Metuchen, came up with the idea to hold a lemonade stand as a fundraiser. METUCHEN — Fourth-grade students at Campbell Elementary School recently quenched their thirst for helping others by holding a lemonade stand…
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Edison’s fishing derby was a great success
The Edison Recreation Department held its 31st annual Fishing Derby on May 4 at Lake Papaianni, Edison. On a beautiful, sunny day, 266 children and adults showed up to test their angler skills. The Edison PBA Local 75 once again sponsored the event by offering free lunch throughout the day to not only the registered…
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Faced with rude behavior, he threw out the first pitch
CODA GREG BEAN So there you are at the geezer matinee at the theater because you don’t want to fight the crowds, and hope that the few people who show up for the early show will be quiet enough to let you enjoy the expensive film without yakking all the way through it. But wouldn’t…
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