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‘Tribute to the Troops’ at library Feb. 26
The Metuchen Public Library will present the vocal ensemble Saint Paul Seven in a program titled “Tribute to the Troops” 2 p.m. Feb. 26 in the library’s Community Room. Admission is free. The program is free to all and is sponsored by the Metuchen Public Library Board of Trustees Endowment Fund and the Friends of…
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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 areawill display collections of glassware,…
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Boat Sale & Expo at Raritan Center
The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey will host New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo on Feb. 23-26 at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center at Raritan Center, Edison. The expo focuses on affordability and convenience for the consumer and exhibitors. The show will feature items for all ages and interests, with hundreds of…
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Knitting classes at Edison library
The Edison Township Public Library at 340 Plainfield Ave. will host the following knitting classes: • Monday Night Knitters, 7 p.m. Feb. 27. Bring what you are working on; help will be available for those with problems. The group meets on the fourth Monday of every month. Registration is not necessary. • Knitting in the…
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Local authors to discuss books on baseball during MCC event
EDISON — Spring training will have just started for Major League Baseball, but some major league authors will be in midseason form as Middlesex County College hosts “A Night of Baseball Readings & Writings” on March 6. The program will include four local authors discussing baseball and their books. The first pitch is at 6:30…
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Night at the movies at Congregation Beth-el
The Men’s Club and Sisterhood’s night at the movies will be held 8 p.m. Feb. 25 at Congregation Beth-el, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison. “Moneyball” starring Brad Pitt will be featured. Refreshments will be provided.
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Opening a new chapter on Main St., Metuchen
Local couple sets up shop at former Raconteur BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Books again line the walls of the Main Street space that formerly housed The Raconteur in Metuchen. METUCHEN — Those who were disappointed to seeThe Raconteur, a bookstore that also showcased the local arts community, close its doors last month may be happy…
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Firefighters compete for chef bragging rights at annual festival
Above: Diego De La Rosa, owner of the Little Spain restaurant in the Fords section of Woodbridge, and his daughters Krystina (l) and Dianna serve paella during the second annual Cooked and Uncorked Food and Wine Festival. Below: New Brunswick firefighters Lt. Vince Inzano (l-r), Ray Schaffer and Bob Piparo work together on a shrimp…
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Local resident’s talent is truly in the cards
Middlesex County College grad preparing ‘Card City’ for upcoming gala BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Above: Alex Perricone, of Avenel, constructed a card city using decks of playing cards. Below: A playing card re-creation of Madison Square Garden. Stacking cards has become more than a hobby for Alex “Cardman” Perricone. “I would say it’s more…
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