• Metuchen Library to sponsor museum trip

    The Friends of the Metuchen Library’s late fall trip will be to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Tuesday, Nov. 30. In addition to the museum’s enormous permanent collection, there will be several special exhibits at that time. The bus will leave Library Place in Metuchen at 8:15 a.m. and return…

  • Church to host Advent workshop

    The First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen will host its annual Advent workshop 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at the Social Center. Many different projects will be available to make. There is something fun for all ages and abilities. For more information, call 732-491-2300.

  • Hadassah to host Nov. 21 brunch

    Raritan Valley Hadassah will sponsor a Chai Pushka Brunch at 11 a.m. Nov. 21 at the home of Judy and Paul Rosen, 3 Eagle Road, Edison. Featured speaker Dr. Nathan Reiss will offer a presentation titled “Cousin Marriage in Jewish Custom and History.” Donation is $18 per person. To RSVP, call Judy Rosen at 732-549-2897…

  • First Presbyterian to host Holly Fair Nov. 20

    The First Presbyterian Church, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen, will hold its Holly Fair Extraordinaire on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a collection to next-to-new items, holiday crafts, jewelry, and much more. All proceeds will benefit local and worldwide charities. For more information, call 732-887-8111.

  • ‘Chess for Kids’ starts Nov. 18 in Metuchen

    The Metuchen Recreation Commission, 500 Main St., is sponsoring “Chess for Kids” classes 6:30-7:15 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 18, Dec. 2, 9 and 16, and 6-7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21. Children ages 6 and up, beginners and advancing beginners, will learn the basics or improve their game. Alexander Braylovsky, U.S.-certified chess coach, will teach the classes.…

  • Turkey Drives aim to fight hunger

    Volunteers will be at five locations in Middlesex County to collect frozen turkeys, nonperishable food and donations on Saturday, Nov. 20. Look for the volunteers in the parking lots of the drop-off locations between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Locations: St. Francis School, 45 Library Place, Metuchen; Heidi’s Cottage, 445 North Ave., Dunellen; Magyar Bank,…

  • Fill a shoebox with gifts for a needy child

    Christmas is arriving early in Edison, as New Dover United Methodist Church prepares to serve as a collection point for Operation Christmas Child. Anyone who drops off a shoebox filled with small items such as toys, hygiene items and school supplies for Operation Christmas Child will receive a coupon for a free chicken sandwich. Packed…

  • Garden club slates ‘Mushroom Mania’

    The Terra Nova Garden Club in Edison will present “Mushroom Mania” by Dorothy Smullen on Nov. 17 at the North Edison Library, 777 Grove Ave. Smullen is past president of N.J. Mycological Society and has a master’s degree in biology and over 30 years of experience in speaking to nature groups and garden clubs. New…

  • Contemporary art exhibit at MCC

    An exhibit titled “1º” will be held at Middlesex County College from Nov. 18-Dec. 22 at the College’s Studio Theatre Gallery on the Edison campus. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. A reception, open to the public, will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. “1º” addresses the relationship between pedagogy, style and…

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