• Dance marathon to benefit school

    The SKN Foundation, in collaboration with the Rhythmic Arts Center for Dance, Somerset, and the James Madison School, Edison, will sponsor “Move It to Lose It,” an event to raise awareness about obesity and movement to a healthier lifestyle on April 29. “Move It to Lose It” is an innovative healthy living expo that will…

  • Ryan Patterson Memorial Scholarship established for late swim coach

    The Ryan Patterson Memorial Scholarship has been established in honor of Ryan Marie Patterson, the Metuchen Branch YMCA swim coach and mentor whose life was cut short this past fall. Patterson was 27 years old. The scholarship is available to high school youth members of the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy pursuing…

  • Volunteers, sponsors sought for 5th annual Junebug ArtFest

    METUCHEN — The Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers and donors to make the fifth annual Metuchen Junebug Art- Fest the successful extravaganza it has grown to become. “The entire event is produced entirely through donor sponsorships and volunteerism,” said Junebug Committee Chairwoman Linda Vonderschmidt-LaStella. “We’re asking members of the community to give just a…

  • Authors’ Network meeting open to all

    The Edison Public Library will host the New Jersey Authors’ Network at 2 p.m. April 28 at the Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave. The multi-author event is open to the public at no charge. All are invited to attend, including young writers, to learn the nuts and bolts of writing and publishing. Authors scheduled are…

  • Religious school open house slated for May 1

    The Religious School of Temple Emanu- El, 100 James St, Edison, is having an open house 4:15-6 p.m. May 1. Attendees can visit the K-3 classes in session and learn about the curriculum for grades K-12, including accommodations for individual learning styles. The school’s goal is to offer a meaningful Reform Jewish education including knowledge…

  • School officials: James Madison Media Center now on cutting edge

    Books now share space with iPads, Kindle Fires, lots of computers, and comfy chairs BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer James Madison Intermediate School recently celebrated the opening of its newly renovated media center and library. The new center is equipped with 20 desktop computers, six iPads and 14 Kindle Fires along with all new furniture…

  • J.P. Stevens to host state jazz band finals

    John P. Stevens High School will host the New Jersey State Jazz Finals on Saturday, April 28 at 5 p.m. in the auditorium at the high school, 855 GroveAve., Edison. The competition will feature the top nine jazz bands in the largest school division. The two J.P. Stevens jazz bands are among the nine in…

  • Metuchen group to award scholarships to seniors

    Citizens for Quality Education (CQE) is offering $250 scholarships to at least two Metuchen High School seniors who have challenged themselves with a rigorous high school curriculum. All students who are eligible are encouraged to apply. The scholarship will not necessarily go to the students who score the highest or who have taken the most…

  • Seasons 52 plans Menlo Park Mall opening next spring

    Parent company said chain looks for area with good retail support BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A restaurant that is acclaimed for a fresh dining experience and celebrates living well is coming to Edison. In a unanimous vote, the Planning Board recently approved the preliminary and final site plan of the Seasons 52…

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