• M.S. Society to meet in Edison May 17

    The Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will host the monthly meeting of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society 6:30 p.m. May 17. This group is designed to assist those with M.S. to live life to the fullest while dealing with the disorder. No registration is necessary. For more information call 732-287-2298.

  • Create luck at Edison Library on May 18

    The North Edison Branch Library, 777 Grove St., will present Sandra Frank’s program “Creating Your Own Luck” at 7 p.m. May 18. The program focuses on ways to impact luck. Attendees will explore the fears that can jeopardize positive outcomes and will discover ways to have more opportunities come their way. Admission is free, but…

  • ‘Jane Eyre’ selected for Edison book club

    The Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will host its next book club meeting at 2 p.m. May 18. The selection is Charlotte Bronte’s “Jane Eyre.” It is recommended that attendees see the newly released movie version as well as read the book for comparison. The North Edison Branch, 777 Grove Ave., will host the…

  • School to stage ‘Seussical’ May 6, 7

    The Timothy Christian School Players will present “Seussical” 7 p.m. May 6 and 7 in the gymnasium at Timothy Christian School, 2008 Ethel Road, Piscataway. The show is based on the works of Dr. Seuss and features music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and a book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Tickets,…

  • Summer fun in Ocean Grove starts this weekend

    BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer A “town for all seasons,” Ocean Grove has something for everyone all year round. The one-square-mile, “dry” town offers visitors one mile of pristine beachfront and scenic boardwalk, according to Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce member Lois Hetfield. There is much more to Ocean Grove than the beach and boardwalk,…

  • ‘Sister Act’ Broadway trip slated for May 11

    Curves of South Edison is sponsoring a bus trip to see “Sister Act” on Broadway May 11. The bus will depart from the Curves parking lot, 2849 WoodbridgeAve., at 4:30 p.m. and return immediately following the show. The cost of orchestra tickets and transportation is $98. For information and to make a reservation, call Nancy…

  • Temple Emanu-El to host casino trip

    Join Temple Emanu-El for a day at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pa., on May 15. The bus will leave Temple Emanu-El in Edison at 10 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. The cost for the trip is $36 per person, and each person will receive $20 in slot play and a $5 food voucher.…

  • Church to hold ice cream social May 13

    Grace Reformed Church, 2815 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, will host an ice cream social for the community 6:30-9 p.m. May 13. The event will include all-you-want soft ice cream and toppings, cakes, cookies and sugar-free items. Tickets are $6 per person and are available by calling the church office at 732-548-9654, 732-287-0084 or 732- 248-1499, or…

  • African-American image in U.S., May 12

    Owa Jackson, Ph.D., psychotherapist and playwright, will speak at the May Metuchen- Edison Area Branch NAACP general meeting about “The African-American Image in America.” The meeting will take place 7 p.m. May 12 at the Edison Job Corps Academy, 500 Plainfield Ave., Edison. Jackson won the 2009 African American Playwrights Award for his play “Funnylingus.”…

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