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Met. citizens group works to improve schools
Two decades in, CQE boasts membership in the hundreds BY ENID WEISS Correspondent School elections may draw a low voter turnout, and few people may make time to attend school board meetings, but a small group of Metuchen parents have remained active, and vocal, through the grassroots group Citizens for Quality Education. On July 26,…
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Obama visit spices up business at sub shop
Crowds converge for president’s visit to Edison BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Honored. That is how David Thornton and Carl Padovano, co-owners of the Tastee Sub Shop on Plainfield Avenue, described how they felt when they learned that President Barack Obama had chosen their small business for a visit last week. Obama wanted to meet…
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Youth Football Camp
James Sherry (l) and Marc Tamasco work on a running back drill at the Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, July 26. Children ages 6-14 learned skills during the weeklong youth football camp with help from former New York Giants, as well as professional educators and high school and college football coaches. More photos, gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR…
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Death of horse racing will hit N.J. hard
GUEST COLUMN KARYN MALINOWSKI It is obvious from the “Report of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on New Jersey Gaming, Sports and Entertainment” (also referred to as the Hanson Report) that the state of New Jersey is no longer interested in the “live racing” business. This opinion comes from a summary of the commission’s recommendations, which…
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Watercolor exhibit at Met. Library Aug. 7-28
The Metuchen Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will host a watercolor exhibit by members of the Edison Arts Society watercolor class Aug. 7-28, with an opening reception from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 7. Ray Skibinski is the instructor for the group. For more information, call 732-632- 8526.
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Vacation Bible school Aug. 9-13 in Edison
Community Presbyterian Church, 75 Glenville Road, Edison, will hold a vacation Bible school, “SonQuest Rainforest,” 6-9 p.m. Aug. 9-13 for ages 4 through adult. Preregistration is required. Space is limited. For more information and to register, call 732-287-1666.
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YMCA family potluck picnic set for Aug. 12
The Edgar Child Care Center, an affiliate of the Metuchen Edison Woodbridge YMCA, is celebrating its 20-year anniversary by hosting a family potluck picnic for its current families as well as alumni from the center 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12. The picnic will be held at the Edgar Child Care Center, 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen.…
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‘Stuart Little’ auditions slated for Aug. 7
Plays-in-the-Park announces auditions for its 18th annual indoor children’s musical “Stuart Little” Saturday, Aug. 7, at 2 p.m. at Plays-in-the-Park. Auditions will held backstage at the Roosevelt Park Amphitheater, 1 Pine Drive, Roosevelt Park, Edison. There seven roles available. The role of “Stuart Little” can be played by a small male or female plus three…
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Dancing With the Singles event Aug. 14
Dancing With the Singles, for ages 45- 60, will be hosted by the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 9:30 p.m. to midnight at PJ’s Coffee, 315 Raritan Ave., Highland Park. Professional ballroom dancers will entertain and engage participants in an interactive evening of dance. The cost is $15 if…
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