• Blood drive Jan. 15 at Metuchen Library

    The Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., will host an American Red Cross blood drive 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 15. Make an appointment by calling Sam Liss at 732-632- 7459, or drop in at the Metuchen Library to donate blood on the day of the drive, even if you do not have an…

  • Free Indian rhythms workshop Jan. 22

    Taalim School of Indian Music, 10 Fox Road, Edison, will present a free monthly workshop, “Indian Rhythms and Accompaniment,” 5 p.m. Jan. 22. In this educational workshop, participants of all ages learn about the Indian percussion instrument, the tabla, and the role of Indian rhythms in popular songs. The workshop will be conducted by professional…

  • Blood drive at Anshe Emeth on Jan. 15

    The Highland Park Conservative Temple Congregation Anshe Emeth will hold the Men’s Club blood drive on Sunday, Jan. 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the temple, South ThirdAvenue, Highland Park. There is a need for all blood types, and donating blood is quick, easy and safe. All donors are required to bring identification.…

  • Celtic music at Edison AARP meeting

    EdisonAARP Chapter 3446 will meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 16 at the American Legion Hall, 167 Brower Ave., Edison. A program of Celtic music will be presented by guitarist Edward Saulz. Canned food for MCFOOD and miscellaneous items for the veterans home will be collected at the meeting. On Feb. 15 a trip to Hunterdon…

  • CASA will honor children’s advocates

    Court Appointed Special Advocates of Middlesex County (CASA) will host its first Volunteer Recognition Reception Jan. 19 at Sayreville Middle School, 800 Washington Road. CASArecruits and trains community volunteers to advocate for and work one-on-one with abused or neglected children. Volunteers “speak up” for the children in the court and child-welfare systems, making sure that…

  • The heartbreak of family time texting (FTT)

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH I f there is one thing I’ve noticed lately, it’s the way that our family is plugged in. Not with extension cords protruding from our bodies as they reach into the nearest outlet, mind you, but heaven forbid that we don’t have the latest technological advancements within easy reach…

  • ‘Jersey Sting’ author at Neve Shalom

    Neve Shalom of Metuchen Adult Education Committee and the Gilbert and Claudie Hayat Speaker Series will present author and journalist Josh Margolin at the 8 p.m. service on Jan. 20. Margolin, a reporter for the New York Post and formerly for The Star-Ledger, will discuss his book “The Jersey Sting,” the story of crooked politicians…

  • 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 both for the consumer and exhibitors. The show will feature items for all ages and interests, with hundreds…

  • Edison police charge two men in taxicab carjacking

    EDISON — Police arrested two New Brunswick men accused of carjacking and robbing a taxi driver. The incident occurred at a strip mall on Route 27 around 11:40 p.m. on Dec. 28, police said. Horacio Grajales Sanchez, 19, and Iseid Gonzales Luis, 26, were each charged with carjacking, robbery and possession of a weapon. Their…

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