• Trip to Kykuit, Union Church set for Oct. 7

    The Metuchen Cultural Arts Commission is sponsoring a bus trip to Kykuit (the Rockefeller estate) and Union Church on Thursday, Oct. 7. The guided tour of Kykuit will encompass the main rooms of the house, terraced garden with 20th-century sculpture, private underground art galleries and coach barn. Then it will travel down the road to…

  • Book review Nov. 8 at Sisterhood of Beth-El

    The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth-El in Edison will host a book review of “The Fruit of Her Hands,” the story of Shira of Ashkenaz, by Michelle Cameron on Monday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. The author will also join the group for a discussion of her book. Books will be available to purchase that evening,…

  • ‘Think Pink’ event at Metuchen day spa

    Appearance Plus Day Spa, 406 Main St., Metuchen, is participating in a breast cancer awareness campaign called “Think Pink” during October to raise awareness, educate the community and raise money to find a cure for breast cancer. The following events will be offered all month: • Ladies can get a “hot pink” single hair extension…

  • ‘Festival of Chocolate’ Oct. 14 at JCC

    “Festival of Chocolate” for Jewish singles ages 30-45 and hosted by the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County will take place 7:30-10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14. Enjoy chocolate delights, chocolate trivia, raffles and music while socializing with Jewish singles from around the N.J. area. The cost is $15 per person in advance; $18 at the…

  • Liberty States Fiction Writers to meet Oct. 9

    The next meeting of the Liberty States Fiction Writers will be held Oct. 9 at the main branch of the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave. The board meeting will begin at 10 a.m., the business meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m., and the workshop will begin at 11 a.m. The October workshop will be…

  • Dance-a-thon for breast cancer Oct. 10

    Join New Jersey’s premier Zumba and belly dance instructors on Sunday, Oct. 10, in North Edison for a dance-a-thon for breast cancer. Instructors will lead participants through two hours of hip-shaking, heartpumping fun in the parking lot of Curves, 3 Stephenville Parkway, Edison, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration will begin at 10 a.m.…

  • Legal Professionals Assoc. meeting Oct. 20

    The Middlesex Legal Professionals Association’s October meeting will be held at the Hampton Inn, 370 Route 9 north, Woodbridge, Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. The speaker for the evening will be Thomas J. Denitzio, president of the Middlesex County Bar Association. Dinner is $27 per person and includes entree, dessert,…

  • Get acquainted with Clara Barton Lib. Oct. 9

    The Clara Barton Branch Library, 141 Hoover Ave., Edison, will open its doors on Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to all of its patrons. There are computers and online registration, no more card catalogs. They are also wireless. Drop in for a computer lesson, renew your library book, have a cup of…

  • Meditation class at Edison library Oct. 11

    A meditation class will be given at the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., on Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. The meditation is nonsectarian and used for gaining deep relaxation, eliminating stress, promoting health, increasing creativity and intelligence, and attaining inner happiness and fulfillment. Register by calling 732-287-2298, ext. 1, or online at www.lmxac.org/edisonlib.

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