• Income tax program needs volunteers

    AARP in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service is planning to provide free income tax assistance to residents of Middlesex County from February through April 15, 2011. Volunteers are needed to support this rewarding program. All volunteers will receive instruction and training. Volunteers are reimbursed for necessary out-of-pocket expenses. If you are interested, contact Brian…

  • Holiday Craft Boutique on Dec. 11

    Lindeneau Elementary, 50 Blossom St., Edison, will host a Holiday Craft Boutique on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be jewelry, hand-painted signs, homemade chocolate, spa products, and much more. Santa will be at the event, and there will be photo opportunities. For inquiries, call Marla at 732-777-6022.

  • Diocese to offer Bible Scripture series

    The Diocese of Metuchen will hold the third of its seven-session faith formation series titled “The Bible: Root of Our Catholic Faith” on Thursday, Dec. 16, beginning at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Diocesan Office of Catechesis, the series is designed to help Catholics better understand their biblical foundations and to explore Catholic beliefs as…

  • Prom dress collection drive under way

    Hair Design 27, Ultimate Fashions and other local area businesses will join together to launch a dress collection drive to provide prom dresses and accessories for local high school girls who cannot afford to purchase them. These businesses also want to provide educational scholarships for area high school students to assist with their college education.…

  • Edison Library to host jewelry workshop

    Registration is under way for a jewelry workshop to be held at the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. A professional jewelry designer will help attendees to create two pairs of sterling silver earrings, using genuine gemstones, pearls and crystals. The cost of materials is $23 and will be paid…

  • ‘Give While You Shop’ drive to benefit shelter

    Senate Majority Leader Barbara Buono (D-Middlesex) announced that on Friday, Dec. 10, she will hold a “Give While You Shop” drive at Menlo Park Mall in Edison from noon to 8 p.m. All donations will benefit the Ozanam Family Shelter in Edison. The Ozanam Family Shelter provides emergency shelter for 26 families and 16 single…

  • ‘Rented Christmas’ set for Edison stage

    Kids In Production will present the family holiday show, “Rented Christmas: The Musical,” on Dec. 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. at the Edison Valley Playhouse, 2196 Oak Tree Road, Edison. The sign says “We Rent Anything,” but when a prominent businessman asks for a “rented Christmas,” the shop owner has a big…

  • Ed. Library to present ‘Flip the Switch’

    Unleash your self-confidence by attending the self-improvement seminar at the North Edison Branch Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., at 7 p.m. Dec. 8. Learn how to “Flip the Switch.” Darren Ventre is a professional coach and motivator and will offer advice on how to reach your highest potential. Ventre will present his interactive workshop and show…

  • Ed. Library to present ‘Everything Cranberry’

    The Edison Public Library Foundation will present Judith Krall-Russo and “Everything Cranberry” on Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison. Krall-Russo will speak on all things cranberry, including the history, cooking and decorating with cranberries. The free program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council…

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