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JCC to host weekly bridge classes
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, is sponsoring “Bridge for Beginners,” a six-session course, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 and June 1. With the help of instructor Gil Hollander, participants will learn howto evaluate, bid and play a hand, to score and…
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Church to hold ‘Holy Treasure Hunt’
Community Presbyterian Church, 75 Glenville Road, Edison, will hold a fellowship activity, “Holy Treasure Hunt,” April 23 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children can enjoy the story of Easter, make a craft and participate in a traditional Easter egg hunt. Open to toddlers through fifth grade. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Metuchen’s Hegyes to accept award
Metuchen resident Robert Hegyes will be on hand to accept an award during the ninth annual “TV LandAwards,” which will air on Channel 34 at 9 p.m. on April 17. The award marks the 35th anniversary of the 1970s TV show “Welcome Back, Kotter.” Hegyes played the show’s Juan Epstein character.
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Raconteur to host benefit for Japan
The Raconteur Bookshop, 430 Main St., will host local photographer Kyo Morishima and artist/poet David Heinlein in a benefit to raise funds for Japan earthquake relief efforts, 8 p.m. April 16. The benefit will feature Morishima’s photographs of everyday life in Japan and Heinlein’s “shodo” calligraphy work. In addition to presenting a slideshow of his…
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‘Egg-Stravaganza’ at first Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church of Metuchen, 225 Middlesex Ave. (Route 27), will host a free indoor “Easter Egg-Stravaganza” 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 23 for children ages 2 through 11 years. The event will feature egg hunts, face painting, car races, games, crafts, snacks, aDJ, and Easter baskets given away every 15 minutes. An…
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Résumé-writing program for teens
The Metuchen Public Library will host “A Snapshot of You,” a free teen résuméwriting program designed especially for students in grades 9-12, at 1 p.m. April 21. It’s never too early to think about how to present yourself on paper for different occasions: for special high school programs, for interviews with prospective colleges, applying for…
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Lions Clubs to hold pancake breakfast
The fourth annual pancake breakfast sponsored by the Metuchen and Metuchen Metro Lions Clubs will be held 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 1 at the Metuchen First Aid Building, EssexAvenue, Metuchen. Along with pancakes, the menu will feature bacon, sausage, juice, coffee, tea and pastries. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children…
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Event an annual treat for Middlesex taste buds
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — As many as 700 people filtered in and out of the Pines Manor recently to whet their palates at the 14th annual Taste of Middlesex. The event, sponsored by the Edison Chamber of Commerce, featured over 54 establishments from central New Jersey, each showcasing their culinary talents. Guest…
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Open Access Week at the Y begins Saturday
The Y Community Campus of Edison, 1775 Oak Tree Road, will hold Open Access Week onApril 16-23. Events include open swim, open gym, group exercises, parent/child enrichment classes and more. April 16 is Healthy Kids Day from 1 to 3 p.m., Camp Open House from 1 to 4 p.m., and the Middle School Mini Biathlon…
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