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Lecture studies photos that changed history
New Jersey photographer Jim DelGiudice will present “Gotcha,” a lecture that looks at photographs that changed history by accident, at 1:30 p.m. May 14 at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. DelGiudice will present images and examine them within their historical context. The fee is $11, and $8 for…
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Elks schedule dinner dance, breakfast
The Edison Elks will hold a dinner dance on May 10 at the lodge, 375 Old Post Road, Edison. A dinner of open-faced turkey or roast beef, with refreshments and dessert, will be served from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The band, Real Deal, will provide music until 11 p.m. The cost is $20 per person. In addition,…
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Scholarship classic scheduled for May 13
The Middlesex County College Foundation’s 31st annual Scholarship Golf Classic will be held May 13 at Metuchen Golf and Country Club. The classic begins at 10:30 a.m. with lunch. The golf starts at 12:30 p.m. The golf classic is a shotgun start, scramble format. It includes contests on the golf course. Each participant will receive…
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State puts hold on red-light cameras through next year
The 76 red-light cameras that are in place at highway intersections in New Jersey will remain the only ones, at least through 2014. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on April 18 that no new locations will be added to the list of authorized red-light camera intersections because there would not be sufficient…
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Woman’s Club to host May garage sale
The Metuchen-Edison Woman’s Club has scheduled a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 11 at 11 Eli Road, Colonia (off Carson Drive). A variety of items will be available. Proceeds will benefit the club’s efforts to serve the community. For more information, call 732-634-5165.
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Weight loss, smoking workshops set by JCC
The Hypnosis Counseling Center, with offices in Bloomfield, Flemington and Princeton, will present a set of workshops for smoking cessation and weight loss on May 9 at the Jewish Community Center (JCC), 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. Each one-hour workshop will include hypnosis exercises, discussion and an optional CD for $18, which assists in reinforcing…
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Greater Media Newspapers recognized for excellence
BY DONNA KENYON Executive Editor The New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) recognized Greater Media Newspapers for editorial and advertising excellence with 23 awards in its Better Newspaper Contest. The awards — for editorial, photography and advertising — were celebrated in two ceremonies held in April at the Hamilton Manor. More than 600 awards were presented…
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County prosecutor to serve as assistant attorney general
Former Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce J. Kaplan was sworn in on May 6 as an assistant attorney general for the state Office of the Attorney General. He will serve as counsel to the office’s Division of Criminal Justice, spokesman Paul Loriquet said. Kaplan will handle a “variety of projects,” including coordination efforts between New Jersey’s…
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See a virtual tour of Jewish New York
“A Virtual Tour of Jewish New York” will be presented by Marty Schneit, a certified tour guide in New York, at 10:30 a.m. May 14 at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. The fee is $11, and $8 for Community Campus members. For more information, contact Sue Horwitz at…
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