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NJSIAA Meet of Champions
Metuchen High School’s Jake Beacher (2436) runs past a pair of harriers on his way to the finish line at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions at Holmdel Park Nov. 21. He was the No. 1 runner for Metuchen, which finished 17th in the team competition. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR
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A knockout performance
By Paul Hall www.channelguidemag.com Creed is the latest installment of the extremely successful Rocky series of films. While Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) is back for this film, the focus is on Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan), the son of the late Apollo Creed. Adonis never knew his father — Apollo died before he was born…
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Newcomer Shanice Williams shines in NBC’s star-studded live musical
By Lori Acken, www.channelguidemag.com Somewhere over the Rainbow Room marquee that marks the eatery’s shared entrance with NBC Studios at New York City’s legendary 30 Rockefeller Plaza, a brand-new Dorothy prepares to make the “Wizard of Oz” story her own. During an intense, nationwide audition process this past June, 19-year-old, applecheeked charmer Shanice Williams —…
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Library to hold seminar on Dec. 9
The Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will hold an Affordable Care Act Information Seminar from 7-8 p.m. on Dec. 9. The seminar is free and open to all and will answer questions about how to find affordable health insurance. Whether renewing or enrolling for the first time, the trained assisters from Enrollment Assistance…
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Beginner Origami to be held at library
Martha Landy returns to the Woodbridge Main Library to conduct a Beginner Origami Workshop on Dec. 3. The program will run from 7-8:30 p.m. Participants will fold paper into models that lend themselves to ornaments suitable for holiday tree decorations. Origami models representing the international scope of the art will also be shared. Landy will…
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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony set
The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce, Borough Improvement League and the Metuchen Fire Department will serves as the co-hosts to the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 4. Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. at the Old Franklin School, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. The tree will be lit at 7 p.m. Planned activities include…
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Colonia tree lighting set for Dec. 3
The Fourth Annual Tree Lighting, sponsored by the Colonia Business Community, will be held Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. at Evergreen Center, 400 Inman Ave., Colonia. Sing along with the Colonia High School chorus and the St. John Vianney chorus. Santa will arrive at 6:30 p.m. to help light the tree. After the tree lighting,…
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Holiday Weekend features Eat, Drink & Buy Art event
The Transformations Gallery at The Old Franklin Schoolhouse will present the fifth annual Eat, Drink & Buy Art from 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the former Danford’s location at 476 Main St., Metuchen (corner of Main St. and Middlesex Ave., Route 27 north). This event is one of the many events Metuchen…
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Musical Theater at Temple Emanu-El
Temple Emanu-El, 100 James Street, Edison, will offer a musical theater opportunity for children in grades 2-12 to participate in its third musical production for youth, Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. Rehearsals will be held on Sundays, from 2-5 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, beginning on Jan. 3, 2016. Additional time will be required for technical rehearsals immediately…
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