• Protect pharmaceutical assistance for aged and disabled

    Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) and SeniorGold help low-income older adults or those with disabilities pay for their prescription medications. Ayear ago, grappling with a terrible deficit, Gov. Christie suggested cuts to these programs that would have increased the amount beneficiaries had to pay for their medications. This year, the governor is…

  • New Jersey scores healthy gains for kids

    New Jersey is one of just 15 states to earn a federal bonus for enrolling more children in NJ FamilyCare, the state’s health coverage program. This is a big win for kids. Thousands more New Jersey children will get the quality medical care that can help them grow up healthy. This would not have been…

  • Thanks to all who contributed to fundraiser

    Metuchen High School administrators, teen organizers and Kids in Production would like to extend a sincere thank you to all who supported the “Stay a While for Maggie and Kyle” cancer fundraising event on Jan. 8, 2011. The benefit was a huge success. The generosity and kindness of our community helped us to reach and…

  • Folk Art Craft Show planned for Jan. 28-30

    A Country Folk Art Craft Show will be held 5-9 p.m. Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 29, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 30 at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison. The event will feature items by artisans from across the United States. Adult admission is $8 ($7 with discount…

  • Winter wonders

    Above: Rishi Somani gets to feel the artificial snow during the Penguin Parade at the Edison Public Library’s main branch on Jan. 6. Below: Children go “fishing” with nets and toy fish. The event, which included dancing and games, kicked off the library’s January programs for children ages 2-5. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff

  • St. Francis School to host open house Jan. 30

    St. Francis Cathedral School, 528 Main St., Metuchen, will host an open house 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30. For further information, call the school at 732-548-3107 or visit the website www.stfranciscathedralschool.org.

  • St. Francis church sets Parish Brunch

    St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral in Metuchen will hold a Parish Brunch following the noon Mass on Feb. 13. Tickets are being sold in advance after each Mass. Tickets are $8 per adult; $4 per child; $20 for families of four. The parish is located at 32 Elm St. Metuchen. For more information, call Melissa…

  • Creative writing class for students Jan. 29

    The Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will present a creative writing class for students in grades seven through 12 on Jan. 29. Leslie Krutan, teacher and creative writing instructor, will show how to write with flair. This is a free program. To register, call 732-287-2298, ext. 1, or visit www.lmxac.org/edisonlib.

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