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Wardlaw-Hartridge students plan efforts to aid hurricane victims
Thirty members of the Wardlaw-Hartridge School community spent the afternoon of Nov. 13 at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey in Hillside packaging food for the Hurricane Sandy relief effort. Faculty and staff members joined students in packing more than 200 emergency boxes with pasta, rice, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables, soup, juice, milk,…
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Presbyterian church open for prayer
The Community Presbyterian Church of Edison, 75 Glenville Road, Edison, is open for prayer once a month. The next evening date is Dec. 4, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Anyone who wishes to utilize the quiet worship space is welcome. A church member will also be available for anyone who desires someone to pray with.
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Edison holiday house decorating contest
Mayor Antonia Ricigliano, the Edison Council and the Edison Recreation Department will be judging the township’s fourth annual holiday house decorating contest. The Recreation Department will accept applications for the contest through Dec. 14. Judging will take place on Dec. 18 and 19. Houses will be judged on originality and creativity, and the top four…
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‘A Christmas Carol’ in Metuchen Dec. 1
Adapted from Charles Dickens’ classic novella, “A Christmas Carol” will be presented by Raconteur Radio at The Old Franklin School, 491 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen, on Dec. 1 at 3 p.m. The cast includes Michael Jarmus, Carlyle Owens, Laurence Mintz, Gwen Owens and Alex Dawson. The cafe will also be open, serving holiday refreshments including complimentary…
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Playhouse presents ‘Nunsense’ Dec. 7-22
The Little Sisters of Hoboken will perform in the musical comedy, “Nunsense,” presented by the Edison Valley Playhouse, for three weekends Dec. 7-22. Directed by Linda Veil of Somerset, the show includes a talented and energetic cast of performers from Central Jersey. Choreographer Alanna Bradley of Matawan has helped bring the stage alive with dance,…
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Edison Rec. hosts bus trip to NYC, Dec. 8
The Edison Recreation Department is hosting a bus trip to New York City on Dec. 8.. There is a $20 transportation fee. Attendees will be dropped off and picked up near Rockefeller Center, and will have six hours to explore the city, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, and can…
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Upcoming events at Temple Emanu-El
Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, has announced the following upcoming events: Dec. 1, New Torah dedication. This special and rare occasion will begin at 10 a.m. with a Shabbat B’Shir and Torah consecration. There will also be live music and a light Kiddush luncheon. Dec. 14, Chanukah Shabbat Dinner Yum. Roast chicken,…
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A grown-up solution to the question of debates
CODA GREG BEAN As a self-admitted political junkie, I watched about a bajillion debates among candidates during the last presidential election cycle, and like lots of folks suffering my malady, I often came away feeling like I hadn’t learned much about the politicians who wanted my vote so badly. Sure, it was great theater to…
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Politicians worked across party lines to help resident during Sandy
Sandy arrived at our house at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 and created problems that were new and challenging. There were trees down, power lines down in the front yard, and no electric for lights or to run the heating system. Oct. 30 and 31 were the same. On Nov. 1, we decided to move to…
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