• Edison Library to host book club Jan. 12

    The Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will host a book club at 2 p.m. Jan. 12 and will be discussing “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand” by Helen Simonson. Everyone is welcome. Register online at www.lmxac.org/edisonlib or call the library at 732-287-2298, ext.1.

  • Hadassah schedules Progressive Dinner

    The Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah will hold a Progressive Dinner beginning at 7:45 p.m. Jan. 22. Participants will travel from one home for hors d’oeuvres to a host home for dinner and on to another home for dessert. Couvert is $59 per person. All proceeds will go to Hadassah. Call 732-967-9791 by Jan. 10…

  • Signups under way for Acting Academy

    The Playhouse Acting Academy, at Playhouse 22 in the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, is holding registration for its upcoming six-session season of acting classes for individuals of all ages. An extended range of acting classes is scheduled. Courses include “Play Kids” for 5- to 8-year-olds, “Tweens” (8-12 years), “Teens” (13-18 years),…

  • Metuchen to light up sky on New Year’s Eve

    Thanks to the generosity of Metuchen Savings Bank, a member of the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce, the borough will once again light up the sky with a New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza, set to go off at midnight in the Pearl Street parking lot on Friday, Dec. 31. Residents and visitors alike are encouraged…

  • Earn 3 credits in 3 weeks at Middlesex CC

    Winter session at Middlesex County College will feature three weeks of concentrated courses beginning on Dec. 28. Winter session offers students the opportunity to take a one-semester course that earns full credit and can transfer to their own college. Classes meet daily from Dec. 28 to Jan. 13. Courses include art, public speaking, psychology, management,…

  • Metuchen Library to offer intro to fencing

    On Tuesday, Dec. 28, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., the Young Adult Department of the Metuchen Public Library will present “An Introduction to Fencing.” The free workshop will include demonstrations, floor exercises, an overview of the equipment, the weapons and the rules of the sport. The hands-on workshop is open to Metuchen residents only, in…

  • No. Edison Lib. to host ‘New Year Resolutions’

    The Friends of the Edison Library will present Terry Antoniewicz’s program on “New Year Resolutions: How to Effectively Choose and Keep Your Goals” on Thursday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. at the North Edison Branch Library, 777 Grove Ave., Edison. The program is free, but advance registration is required. Reserve by calling 732-738- 0096, ext.…

  • Peg Traino

    By: centraljersey.com The next scheduled recycle pick up for Mansfield Township is Monday, Jan. 3. Thanks to all the residents of our village for making it such a festive drive through town. All the homes look fantastic for the season – it makes me proud to say I live in Columbus. Merry Christmas from a…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Knight swimmers look strong at start

    North girls hope to improve over break By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    The West Windsor-Plainsboro North girls swim team is hoping to use its big break between meets to build on its strong start.    On the docket for the Knights, who improved to 3-1 with a 121-49 win over Ewing last Tuesday, is plenty…

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