• Boy Scouts to host car, motorcycle show

    Edison Boy Scout Troop 110 will hold its fifth annual custom car and motorcycle show and fundraiser 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 21 at Edison High School, 50 Boulevard of the Eagles. The event will include a DJ, a tricky tray and refreshments. Those interested in showing a car or motorcycle can register the…

  • JCC to host singles events for age 45-60, 60+

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will host “Meet, Party & Play at the J” for Jewish singles ages 45-60 from 9-11:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Admission is $20 if paid by noon Aug. 25, and $25 at the door. The event will include games, music, refreshments and mingling. The…

  • Wedding suggestions met with silence, and hostility

    CODA GREG BEAN Several months ago, when my youngest son got engaged, I wrote that as far as I could tell by reading Miss Manners, the father of the groom’s only responsibilities are to show up on time and not drink so much he throws up on the bride’s family. Now that the months have…

  • Congregation Beth-El offers free membership

    Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, is offering free first-year memberships to any unaffiliated persons. The temple offers Hebrew school classes, which meet for a two-hour session one day a week to accommodate families with a busy schedule. Beth-El has a socially active Sisterhood, a Men’s Club and an adult education classes. For more information,…

  • Low-income taxpayer clinics awarded grants

    The Internal Revenue Service has awarded nearly $10 million in matching grants to low-income taxpayer clinics (LITCs) for the 2011 grant cycle. Four New Jersey organizations were awarded grants, including Legal Services of New Jersey Inc., Edison, which was awarded $65,000. LITCs are organizations that represent low-income taxpayers in federal tax controversies with the IRS…

  • Vendors sought for Dattilo memorial ride

    Vendor space is still available at the Sal Dattilo Memorial Ride on Oct. 15 (rain date Oct. 16) to benefit the Sal’s Ride Scholarship Fund at J.P. Stevens and Edison high schools. The escorted ride runs through Middlesex and Somerset counties, beginning and ending at the Campbell dealership. Event tables are $25. For more information,…

  • American Legion seeks vendors for flea market

    American Legion Post 65 of Metuchen will host its semiannual flea market 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 (rain date Sept. 11) in the Pearl Street parking lot. Vendor spaces are $10 each; vendors must bring their own tables and chairs. Tents are permitted. For more information or to reserve a space, call Maryann…

  • Edison expands preschool program for children with special needs

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent EDISON — The township school district recently expanded its learning options for youngsters with special needs. This year, the township launched two new sections of its half-day self-contained preschool disabilities (PSD) program. The new sections were needed to accommodate an increase of students in need of the program, according to Christopher…

  • Tickets Fore Charity to benefit VNA

    The Barclays, the first event in the PGA Tour Playoffs for the FedEx Cup, featuring 125 of the top players on the tour, will take place Aug. 23 at the Plainfield Country Club, Edison. Tickets Fore Charity are now available at www.vnannj.org for $50 (normally $100), and 75 percent of each ticket will be donated…

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