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Women’s League slates Shabbat services
The Sisterhood members of Congregation Beth-El in Edison will conduct Women’s League anniversary Shabbat services on Friday, Jan. 21, at 7:30 p.m. Members will participate with English readings and Hebrew prayers. A lavish Oneg Shabbat, sponsored by the Sisterhood, will follow the services. The event is open to the public. Call 732-985- 7272 for membership…
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Arts at St. Luke’s has two upcoming shows
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will continue its 2010-11 inaugural season of The Arts at St. Luke’s (TASL), with shows in January and February. Performances take place in Fryer Hall, 17 Oak Ave., Metuchen. Tickets are $20 each. “Baby, It’s Cold Outside!” on Saturday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. will feature songs from the American songbook.…
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Cupcake Decorating class at Met. Library
On Sunday, Jan. 9, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., there will be a cupcake decorating class at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., for Metuchen residents in grades six through 12. In this hands-on workshop, participants will make icing from scratch and learn to use bags and tips to create cupcakes like a professional…
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Diocese to offer Lenten faith workshop
The Diocese of Metuchen will offer a Lenten faith formation workshop for parish and school catechetical leaders 6-9 p.m. Jan. 12 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane in Piscataway. Cosponsored by the Diocesan Office of Catechesis and Office of Schools, the hands-on session, “Gather in My Name,” is designed to provide…
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Drumthwacket Welcomes YWCA Studnets
By Diane Hasili Drumthwacket welcomed students from the YWCA Princeton’s English as a Second Language program, many now residing in Mercer County, on a field trip. It was a special opportunity to learn more about New Jersey’s rich history and enjoy the spectacular seasonal decorations courtesy of garden clubs from across the state. The…
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Don’t pit affordable homes against environment
By: centraljersey.com Most environmental groups and advocates, including New Jersey Conservation Foundation, have supported affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents for decades. But a bill rapidly making its way to the governor’s desk pits affordable housing against the environment in a cynical effort to maximize private profits. The truth is that intelligent planning provides…
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County offering free ‘Treecycling’
By: centraljersey.com As a way for towns to save dollars and improve their recycling rates, the county will accept Christmas trees free of charge for recycling at the Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex in Florence/Mansfield townships. "As the holiday season winds to a close, residents should contact their municipalities to see if they offer Christmas…
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Eugene S. Gamburg, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
By: centraljersey.com Each year in the United States, thousands of women are told they have gynecological cancer. The diagnosis can be devastating for some, but when the cancer is detected and treated early, the majority of patients go on to live happy and healthy lives. Understanding the facts about gynecological cancer and recognizing the early…
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MILLSTONE: Planners postpone vote on solar energy farm
By Joanne Degnan, Staff Writer MILLSTONE The Planning Board will try again in January to come to a decision on a proposed 20-megawatt solar energy farm planned for a 132-acre tract of land between the Moto industrial park and the Monroe Township border. The special Dec. 22 meeting had already passed the three-hour mark…
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