• Elizabeth “Betsy” Higgins

    Mrs. Higgins, 70, of North Brunswick, died Jan. 14, 2013, at home. Born and raised in New Brunswick, she lived in Somerset before moving to North Brunswick 22 years ago. She was a customer service representative for Monmouth Paper/Bunzl in South Brunswick for 39 years before retiring in 2007. Mrs. Higgins is predeceased by her…

  • Women’s club financial presentation Feb. 6

    On Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m., The Metuchen- Edison Women’s Club will present “Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Financial Planning, But Were Afraid To Ask.” Marlene Badai, who specializes in personalized financial planning, will give an overview of her financial planning, geared for women’s needs in all stages of their financial life. Attendees…

  • JFK Medical Center Zumbathon Feb. 5

    Edison-JFK Medical Center is supporting the American Heart Association’s “National Go Red For Women” with a Zumbathon 6-8 p.m. Feb. 5. The event is open to the public and will be held at the JFK Conference Center at 70 James St., Edison. All are invited to bring friends and family for two hours of fun…

  • Temple Emanu-el slates Feb. events

    Temple Emanu-el, 100 James St., Edison, will host a full slate of events throughout February. Sacred Aging, Sacred Care Giving (a new adult education course) begins Feb. 1 and continues every Friday 9:30-10:30 a.m. through May. This class will look at what Judaism has to offer in navigating the dual role of child and caregiver.…

  • Film screening and speaker at JCC on Feb. 3

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County (JCCMC) will present speaker Susan London and the award-winning film, “The First Grader,” on Feb. 3 at 1:30 p.m. Based on a true story, this African film shows the amazing determination of an 84- year-old Kenyan man, Kimani Murugue, who wants to take advantage of a new universal…

  • Showcasing talent

    Seventh- and eighth-grade students from Edgar Middle School’s chorus perform in a winter concert at the Metuchen school on Jan. 9. Robert Brandl, a student at Edison’s Wardlaw-Hartridge School, plays Vivaldi’s “Spring” on piano as part of the Lower School Cabaret on Jan. 15. He, along with 10 other fifth-graders, showcased their varied talents.

  • Women’s club financial presentation Feb. 6

    The Metuchen-Edison Women’s Club will present “Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Financial Planning, But Were Afraid To Ask” on Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Marlene Badai, who specializes in personalized financial planning, will give an overview of her financial planning, geared for women’s needs in all stages of their financial lives. Attendees will…

  • ‘Boat NJ’ safety class offered Feb. 10

    A “Boat NJ” course will be offered by NJ Boating Safety Classes 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 10 at the American Legion Hall, 314 Berry St., Woodbridge. This course meets the needs of boaters and personal watercraft (PWC) operators and provides a basic overview of boat and PWC operation. The boating safety class is…

  • Merry Christmas from the Clinches!

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Have you ever noticed that nothing works properly this time of year? Cars won’t start, appliances break down and, thanks to creaking bones, that first step out of bed is a doozy! My biggest problem lately has been our printer, and it all started back in December when I…

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