• Vendors sought to aid soldiers and families

    Vendor spaces are available at the Family Readiness Group of the New Jersey Army National Guard Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market, Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Military Open House set for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18 at the Somerset Army National Guard Armory, 1060 Hamilton St., Somerset section of Franklin. Rain date is May 19.…

  • Edison to hold drug collection program

    The Edison Police Department, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency, will hold a drug collection program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the main entrance to the Edison Municipal Complex, 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison. Interested participants are encouraged to come and dispose of their old, unwanted or expired medications. There…

  • Event will celebrate Israel’s anniversary

    In celebration of Israel’s 65th anniversary, Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will hold its annual Susy Schwartz Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser on Sunday, April 28 at 7 p.m. The event will feature the comedy stylings of Benji Lovitt and the songs of Cantor David Amar. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.…

  • Voters pass school budget, elect incumbents and one newcomer

    Budget to bring avg. $141 tax increase to homeowners METUCHEN — Borough voters overwhelmingly gave their seal of approval to the Board of Education’s $33.4 million school budget and elected three board members in the unofficial results of the April 16 school election. A total of 735 residents voted to approve the tab, and 351…

  • Metuchen flea market scheduled for May 18

    The Metuchen American Legion Auxiliary Unit 65 will hold its semi-annual flea market on May 18 in the Pearl Street parking lot, Metuchen. The rain date is May 19. Vendors may reserve a space for $10 and must bring their own tables, chairs and tents. No food vendors will be accepted. Vendors seeking more information…

  • NAACP sets trip to Washington, D.C.

    The Metuchen-Edison branch of the NAACP is sponsoring a trip to Washington, D.C., on May 4. The bus will depart at 7 a.m. from New Hope Baptist Church, Metuchen. The trip will include visits to the National Memorial, the African American Civil War Museum, the National Museum of African Art and the Rosa Parks Memorial.…

  • JCC to host walking tour into Brooklyn

    Individuals who enjoy walking are invited to join the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County (JCC) on a guided tour of Brooklyn on May 22. Starting at the Woolworth Building in lower Manhattan, tour guide Marty Schneit will lead the group over the mile-long Brooklyn Bridge into Brooklyn Heights, where he’ll discuss the history, architecture…

  • Upcoming AARP events scheduled

    Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will offer the following trips and events:  “Throughly Modern Millie,” April 25 at the Paper Mill Playhouse. Call Claire at 732-549-5316 for more information.  A trip to the Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, May 22. For details, call 732- 287-3659.  A Cape Cod package with whale watching,…

  • Kicks Are for Kids to host kick-a-thon

    Kicks Are for Kids, a New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will hold its fifth annual kick-a-thon fundraiser on May 4 at the Black Belt Institute in Metuchen. Funds will benefit local underprivileged, at-risk children to develop confidence and discipline through training in the physical arts. Private and corporate donations are requested to help this annual fundraiser.…

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