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Scholar-in-Residence program at temple slated for March 2-3
Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, will hold its 2012 Scholar-in- Residence Weekend March 2-3. This year’s theme is “The American Synogogue: Uneasy Past, Challenging Future.” Rabbi Elliot Kleinman, director of Advancing Reform Judaism for the Union of Reform Judaism, is the guest scholar. The program begins Friday at 6:30 p.m. with a Shabbat dinner.…
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Philharmonic performance to feature Edison soloist, 17
Kevin Jang EDISON — Seventeen-year-old pianist Kevin Jang, of Edison, will perform as one of the featured soloists with the Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra this weekend. The award-winning orchestra, led by music director and conductor Chiu-Tze Lin, will perform at 7 p.m. on March 4 at the Princeton Alliance Church in Plainsboro. The concert, “Music Masters…
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Depression Glass Club to hold show, sale
The Garden State Depression Glass Club announced details of its 32nd semi-annual show and sale. The event will be held at the Lakeview School, 10 Oak Drive, Edison, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 3 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 4. More than 20 vendors from the tristate area will display collections of…
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Florist to speak at women’s club March 7
The Metuchen Edison Woman’s Club will hold its next monthly meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at The Heritage at Clara Barton, 1015 Amboy Ave., Edison. Guest speaker Samantha Monday, owner of Gardenia’s Floral Shop in Metuchen, will discuss her success as a young entrepreneur, her passion for floral design, and her ecofriendly floral creations.…
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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…
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Irish Night Songfest at St. Matthew School
St. Matthew the Apostle School Music Ministry and Fathers Club will hold its annual Irish Night Songfest 6-9 p.m. March 17 in the school’s cafeteria, 81 Seymour Ave., Edison. The event will include corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, homemade Irish soda bread, salad, dessert, soda and water, and beer available for sale; sing-alongs, a 50/50…
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Purim dinner, carnival at Emanu-el
Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St, Edison, will host the following events in March: • March 7, Purim dinner at 6 p.m. before the Purim service and Megillah reading. Dinner will feature pizza, pasta and salad and costs $8 for adults and $6 for children; register byMarch 2. • March 9, Shabbat Alive! at 7 p.m.…
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Metuchen’s best in class
Three teachers receive annual honor for dedication and lasting impact on students BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent METUCHEN — Three borough teachers were honored last week for their work with students. Linda Graf was selected as the high school recipient of the Teacher of the Year honor, Christine DeSimone was chosen as the Edgar Middle School…
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