• WELCOME TO… Treasures of the Jersey Shore

    Atlantic Highlands & Highlands offer all of the charms of seaside towns BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Visitors don’t have to wait until summer to enjoy the many charms of Atlantic Highlands’ First Avenue. Nestled along the Sandy Hook Bay, Atlantic Highlands and Highlands are two small Jersey shore towns that have much to offer.…

  • Kabbalah, Islam to be discussed at Neve Shalom

    Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will welcome David Ariel, president of Oxford University, Center for Hebrew and Jewish Studies, April 1-2 as part of its Scholar in Residence program. On April 1, Shabbat dinner is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. followed by Friday night services at 8 p.m., during which Ariel will discuss “Contemporary…

  • Program on history of Hollywood musicals

    The Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Avenue, will host Skip Ungar as he presents “History of the Hollywood Musical” with musical examples at 2 p.m. March 25. Admission is free. For more information, contact John McBride at 732-632-8526.

  • Nominations sought for Edison Awards

    The Edison Chamber of Commerce is canvassing the community for outstanding people, organizations and businesses for the annual Edison Awards. Anyone can nominate. The awards are given for exemplary volunteer efforts demonstrating vision, leadership and citizenship for service that positively impact the welfare of the greater Edison community. Nominees should be accomplished in successful achievements…

  • Police: Attendant shot during gas station robbery in Edison

    — Kathy Chang EDISON — A Fuel One gas station attendant was shot in the leg during a robbery last week, according to police. The incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. March 10 at the station, located on Route 1 near Oakland Avenue. The attendant, a 64-year-old Edison resident, told police that a masked man approached…

  • Metuchen sees car break-ins, theft

    METUCHEN — Arash of car break-ins was reported over a two-day period last week. The burglaries occurred between 4:30 p.m. March 9 and 11 a.m. March 10, according to police. The vehicles broken into included a 1995 Chevy pickup truck that was parked at a NewYorkAvenue residence. Tools valued at $800 were taken from the…

  • Baseball historian at Met library April 3

    Baseball historian Rich Puerzer will present “Big League Baseball in a Small Town: Metuchen and the Summer of 1936” 2 p.m. April 3 at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 MiddlesexAve. Puerzer’s presentation will include original photographs and news clippings about the 1936 semipro baseball team from Metuchen and their most famous game of the season…

  • ‘Beau Jest’ at Edison Valley Playhouse

    The Edison Valley Playhouse will present “Beau Jest,” a romantic family comedy, Fridays and Saturdays, March 18 through April 2, and Sunday March 20, at 2196 Oak Tree Road, Edison. Ticket are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. For more information, call 908-755-4654 or visit www.evplayhouse.com.

  • Hospital to host autism symposium

    Children’s Specialized Hospital will host a special seminar titled “2011 Trends in Autism: Hear from the Experts” on March 18 at the Pines Manor in Edison for the parents and professionals caring and treating children with autism. This is the hospital’s third conference focused on autism spectrum disorders. Some of the country’s major thought leaders…

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