• Photos of Holocaust survivors, victims sought

    The Metuchen Edison Interfaith Clergy Association and the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County are looking for photos from before and after the Holocaust, of both survivors and those who died, for a slideshow as part of this year’s Holocaust Memorial Program. Present-day photos of survivors are welcome as well. Send scanned digital images only,…

  • Chamber reception slated for March 10

    The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 59th annual Installation Reception and Awards Ceremony 6-8 p.m. March 10 at The Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison. Tickets are $65 per person. Officers for 2012 have been elected and will be officially sworn in at the ceremony. The officers are president, Margaret (Maggy) Cook…

  • Kids’ safety seminar slated for March 24

    Kicks Are for Kids, a New Jersey nonprofit, will hold the “Cool Kids Safety Awareness Seminar,” a fundraiser, 12:30 p.m. March 24 at the Black Belt Institute, 23 New St., Metuchen. The event is for ages 5 and up. Professionals from a local fire department, police department and first aid squad will present safety issues…

  • Morning family service at Neve Shalom

    Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will conduct a Morning Family Service 10:15-11:45 a.m. March 17 for students in grades 2-6 and their families, with Rabbi Zelizer and Nita Polay Levin. For more information, contact Hazzan Levin at 732-548-2238, ext. 14.

  • Purim Carnival at JCC March 11

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will hold its Purim Carnival Extravaganza noon-3 p.m. March 11. The event will include games, prizes, inflatable bounces, swimming, magic shows, face painting, food, hamantashen and rafflesAdmission is free. Attendees in costume will receive two prize tickets. For information or to volunteer, call…

  • Wrestling fundraiser for Edison schools

    National Wrestling Superstars returns to the Edison area on March 9 at 7:45 p.m., with a benefit fundraiser for the Edison High School PTSO and the Herbert Hoover Middle School PTO, at the Edison High School gym, 50 Boulevard of the Eagles. The event will be headlined by former ECW and WWE and TNA/Impact “The…

  • S-h-o-w t-i-m-e

    A student with the J.P. Stevens Theater Company spells it out during a March 1 dress rehearsal for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Shows will run March 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17, with doors at 7 p.m. and the show at 7:30. Tickets will be available at the door or may…

  • Birthday party brainstorm

    DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN Each year, parents confront the same issue: What am I going to do for my child’s birthday party? To make the location hunt easier, I’ve compiled a list of popular and unique party venues in Central Jersey, including an indoor pool, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, roller skating rink, pinball museum and aquarium.…

  • Prom dresses, accessories sought

    Joulé Staffing Solutions is working with One Simple Wish on Project Prom, a program that offers free prom gowns, shoes, jewelry and accessories to hundreds of girls in need. Gently worn dresses and accessories are being sought for this worthy cause. Donations can be dropped off at any of Joulé Staffing Solutions locations: 295 Pierson…

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