• Domestic violence program to be offered

    The Metuchen-Edison Women’s Club will present a program on domestic violence at 7:30 p.m. on April 10 at the Heritage at Clara Barton, 1015 Amboy Ave., Edison. Patricia Teffenhart-Maikos, the assistant executive director of Women Aware, a comprehensive domestic violence agency, will discuss the agency’s free services and support programs. The presentation is free and…

  • EWA offers Earth Day event, birding tour

    The Edison Wetlands Association (EWA) will celebrate Earth Day on April 13 at the Triple C Ranch & Nature Center, 206 Tyler Road, Edison. In addition, a birding tour of the Dismal Swamp Conservation Area will be held on May 28. For more information, go to edisonwetlands.org.

  • So much for a bonding experience

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH There’s nothing like sunny days and singing birds to make a gal realize that bikini season is fast approaching. Not that I’d even remotely consider wearing a bikini, mind you. But I might consider exposing an ankle now and then, and if the weather calls for it, perhaps a…

  • Granny’s Cellar craft show set for March 23

    The Church of the Immaculate Conception, 23 Manalapan Road, Spotswood, will host its Granny’s Cellar Spring Craft Show at 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on March 23. The event will feature approximately 65 crafters displaying and selling handcrafted merchandise. A country kitchen will serve breakfast and lunch. Baked goods will be available for purchase. Admission is $2…

  • Edison responder completes WMD training

    A trainee at the Center for Domestic Preparedness practices responding to a situation in which hazardous materials are present. EDISON — Emergency responder Roger Schiffman, a member of Edison Township Emergency Medical Services, recently completed training offered by the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Ala. The CDP is operated by the United States…

  • Church to hold Holy Treasure Hunt

    Community Presbyterian Church, 75 Glenville Road, Edison, will hold a Holy Treasure Hunt on March 30 at 11 a.m. and at 1 p.m. Children can enjoy the story of Easter, make a craft and participate in a traditional Easter egg hunt. Open to toddlers through fifth grade. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For…

  • Registration available for townwide garage sale

    Registration forms are being accepted for the 15th annual Spring Townwide Garage Sale. The once-a-year event will take place on April 20, with April 21 as the rain date. Only Metuchen residents may register. The registration fee is $10, which gives participants a permit, balloons, a listing in the garage sale directory and statewide advertising…

  • Chamber choir to perform at St. Luke’s

    St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Metuchen will host a fish-and-chips dinner on Saturday, March 23 from 6-8 p.m. A children’s egg-dyeing party will be held at 4 p.m. The children will dye Easter eggs and learn how to make palm crosses. The cost for dinner is $10 for adults, and $6 for children. There are…

  • Donations sought for St. Joseph basket raffle

    The Mothers Club of St. Joseph High School, 145 Plainfield Ave., Metuchen, will host its 39th annual basket raffle on Friday, March 22. This year’s theme is “Springtime in Paris.” Over 750 attendees will compete for more than 300 General Baskets (valued at $100 to $299); Super Prize Baskets ($300- $999); and Grand Prize Baskets…

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