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Art in the Library Show
SCOTT FRIEDMAN Morgan and Richard Santillo check out some of the watercolor works of Hing K. Cheung of Edison during the inaugural “Art in the Library” event held at the main branch of the Edison Township Public Library on Aug. 14. Sponsored by the Edison Public Library Foundation, the event featured original works by artists…
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Family reunions: an unlikely place to learn life’s greatest lesson
GIRL TALK CLARE MARIE CELANO Family reunions can present us with a fast-track emotional roller coaster, much like the Cyclone I used to ride at Palisades Park when I was young and brave. On our way to one of these get-togethers, we can imagine ourselves young and energetic as we smear on globs of wrinkle…
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Pet-adoption event scheduled for Aug. 21
The Purina Pro Plan Rally to Rescue Across America tour will make a stop at the seventh annual Because Your Dog Is Worth It Too Day set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 21 at L’Oréal USA Facility, 35 Broadway Road, Cranbury. The nationwide tour is dedicated to finding homes for animals in need. Pro Plan…
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Registration under way for support groups
Women Helping Women, 224 Main St., Metuchen, is accepting registrations for the following fall cycle of support groups beginning in September: • Personal Growth/Self-Esteem Support Group, Wednesdays 7-8:30 p.m. This support group helps to develop critical self-esteem and break the vicious cycle of negative, self-fulfilling prophecies. • Coping with Separation and Divorce, Mondays 7-8:30 p.m.…
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Jewelry workshop at Ed. library Aug. 28
There will be a jewelry workshop at the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. A professional jewelry designer will teach how to create two pairs of sterling silver earrings using genuine gemstones, pearls and crystals. The cost of materials is $23 and will be paid on the day of…
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Tix for temple service available Aug. 23
Experience the ruach (spirit) of Temple Emanu-El of Edison during the High Holy Day season. High Holy Day services are $200 per adult and $100 per child. This is a one-time offer (not available to those who participated in prior years), and ticket prices will be applied toward membership for those who join the temple…
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Church to distribute book bags, supplies
The Abundant Life Family Worship Church (ALFWC), 259 George St., New Brunswick, will host its seventh annual Back to School celebration at 6 p.m. Aug. 25. Since 2004 the church’s Community Outreach Initiative has collected more than 1,200 book bags filled with school supplies for students in prekindergarten through 12th grade. This year, ALFWC will…
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Neve Shalom open house Sept. 12
Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, invites the public to an open house on Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a tour of the synagogue, and members of the board and the president will be available to answer any questions. Bagels, coffee and tea will be available. For more information, call…
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