• Nominations sought for annual awards

    The Edison Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the annual Outstanding Citizen, Outstanding Business- Small, -Medium, and -Large, Outstanding Entrepreneur, and Outstanding Educator. Anyone can nominate. The nomination submission deadline is March 31 to the Edison Chamber of Commerce. Nominations will be reviewed by a committee and an announcement will be made in early…

  • Tennis lessons to start in Metuchen

    The Metuchen Recreation Commission and the U.S. Sports Institute are offering spring tennis lessons on Saturdays beginning April 14 for ages 3 to adult. At entry level, participants will learn the basic fundamentals in stroke production, court movement and footwork skills in a low-pressure environment. For more information, visit www.metuchennj.org or call the recreation commission…

  • ‘Maintenance Mania’

    David Soto (l) of Hilton Realty competes in a timed event on March 13 during the New Jersey Apartment Association’s fourth annual “Maintenance Mania” competition at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in Edison. More than 80 of New Jersey’s multi-family maintenance technicians vied for the chance to represent New Jersey in the national…

  • Spring rummage sale March 25 at Emanu-El

    A spring rummage sale will be held 9 a.m. to noon March 25 at Temple Emanu- El, 100 James St., Edison. Items for sale will include clothing, housewares, linens, books and toys. The sale is sponsored by the Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El. For more information, call the temple office at 732-549-4442

  • Flapjacks to benefit Bishop Ahr H.S.

    The Bishop George Ahr High School Music Department is sponsoring a Flapjack Fundraiser to support the students’ competition trip to Busch Gardens, Va. The fundraiser will be held 8-10 a.m. March 31 atApplebee’s, Route 1 north, Edison. The Flapjack Fundraiser offers a complete breakfast with pancakes, eggs, sausage or bacon, orange juice and coffee for…

  • Personal trainer will offer advice to women

    The Metuchen-Edison Woman’s Club will hold its next monthly meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at the Heritage Clara Barton, 1015 AmboyAve., Edison. Amanda Hugelmeyer, a certified instructor, will demonstrate different formats of exercise that are tailored especially for a woman’s busy life. For more information, call Diana at 732-548- 0925. The program is free…

  • Artists sought for annual Junebug fest

    Visual and performing artists working in all media are invited to take part in the annual Metuchen Junebug Art- Fest. Now celebrating its fifth anniversary, Junebug ArtFest has grown in both numbers of attendees and participating artists. The festival is held each Friday night in June from 6 to10 p.m., and features a wide array…

  • Register for Indian Health Fair by April 5

    On Sunday, April 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., a health screening and disease awareness and prevention fair will be held at old Rainbow, 21 Meridian Road, next to Unity Bank, off Oak Tree Road in Edison. The health fair will be organized by Indian Health Camp of New Jersey and supported by the…

  • Free practice SAT at Metuchen library

    On Tuesday, April 3, at 12:30 p.m., Kaplan Test Prep will offer a free SAT practice test at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave. The four-hour practice test allows students to experience the SAT under simulated test conditions, without their scores going on record. Students will receive scores and feedback via email. To sign…

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