• Jazz singer at Metuchen Library

    The Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., will present Carol Erickson in a program of jazz vocals at 2 p.m. March 20. Erickson sings jazz hits from the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s and has appeared at various venues throughout New Jersey, and she loves the songs of Cole Porter. The program is free to all.…

  • Bereavement program at Edison Library

    The Friends of the Edison Public Library will host a bereavement program presented by Terry Antoniewicz at 7 p.m. March 30 at the North Edison Branch, 777 Grove Ave. “Beyond the Horizon” is designed to help individuals move forward after bereavement. The program is free, but registration is required. For more information or to reserve…

  • Ladies Night Out set for March 28

    The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth- El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will host its annual “Ladies Night Out Dinner and Bingo Party” at 6:15 p.m. March 28. The cost, which includes a buffet dinner, admission and bingo boards, is $25 per person. There will be prizes from local restaurants, tickets to theater and sporting events and…

  • Purim carnival set for March 20 in Edison

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County will present a Purim Carnival Extravaganza on March 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. The event will include games, prizes, inflatable bounce, swimming, magic shows, food, face painting and hamantashen. Admission and games are free. Those who come in costume will receive…

  • O’Malley seeks to promote district, discuss proposed school budget

    EDISON — Superintendent of Schools Richard O’Malley is on a mission. In the weeks leading up to this year’s school election, he plans to continuously meet with members of the community to discuss the budget and the success of the school district. The Board of Education has tentatively adopted a $205 million 2011-12 school budget…

  • Metuchen police lieutenant graduates from FBI Nat’l Academy

    METUCHEN — Borough Police Lt. David Irizarry was among 265 law enforcement officers to graduate recently from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. This was the 243rd session of the National Academy, consisting of men and women from all 50 states and 22 countries. Internationally known for its academic excellence, the program offers 11…

  • Israeli soldiers at Neve Shalom on April 12

    “Meet the IDF (Israel Defense Forces)” has been rescheduled from an earlier date and will be presented by the Israel Awareness Committee of Congregation Neve Shalom and the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County at 7 p.m. April 12 at Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. IDF soldiers will speak about life in Israel and…

  • Sheriff’s officer charged with helping collect bribe

    A Middlesex County sheriff’s officer was arrested Monday on charges that he assisted former Sheriff Joseph C. Spicuzzo in collecting a bribe from an individual seeking a position in the sheriff’s office. Officer Paul Lucarelli, 45, of South River, was arrested at his home by detectives of the New Jersey State Police Official Corruption Bureau,…

  • ‘Rent’ at J.P. Stevens March 17-18, 24-26

    The John P. Stevens Theatre Company, 855 Grove Ave., Edison, will present its spring production of “Rent” at 7 p.m. March 17, 18, 24 and 25; and 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 26. The 1996 TonyAward-winning musical is a tale of eight friends struggling with issues such as HIV/AIDS, drugs, relationships and their sense…

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