• Christmas story set on church grounds

    The 31st annual A Drive Through the Christmas Story, an outdoor display of 10 life-size Bible scenes including live costumed characters, animals and holiday music, will be presented Nov. 27, 28 and 29 and Dec. 4, 5 and 6, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, 5-9:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, on the grounds of Sayre Woods Bible Church,…

  • Zumbathon set for Nov. 28

    The Reformed Church of Metuchen, 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen, will hold a Burn-the- Bird Zumbathon from 2-4 p.m. on Nov. 28. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m.; enter through the Lake Avenue door. Dance away Thanksgiving calories with some of New Jersey’s best Zumba instructors and enjoy light refreshments, prizes and a special dance performance…

  • Blood drives coming to Metuchen, Woodbridge

    New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, will conduct a blood drive from 2-8 p.m. on Nov. 27 at What’s the Scoop, 410 Main St., Metuchen, and from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 28 at Knights of Columbus Mid. Council 857, 130 Main St., Woodbridge. To donate blood or for information on…

  • Paws First hosts Hungry Bowl pet food drive for homeless pets

    People who are homeless or unemployed aren’t the only ones who get hungry when food pantry donations run dry. Animal shelters and pet rescue operations also face empty pantries when feeding the countless unwanted animals in their care. Paws First, LLC, a professional pet-sitting and dog walking service in Metuchen, wants to restock the shelves…

  • Students with special needs gain work experience in Edison

    EDISON — The township has a few fresh faces working in its Recreation Department, thanks to a new partnership with township public schools to provide on-the-job work experience to students with special needs. As of September, three high school seniors began handling a variety of clerical jobs in the Recreation Department at Town Hall as…

  • Resident voices concern over town’s direction

    I felt compelled to write a letter regarding the article “Pearl St. project makes progress in Metuchen.” My family has been residents in Metuchen for now 10 years and we are proud transplants from Brooklyn, New York. I applaud the progress and support future development of the town, but I believe it is moving forward…

  • Woodbridge slates holiday events for kids

    Design and decorate your own gingerbread cookie on Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Parker Press Park, Woodbridge. Cookie and toppings will be provided. The 55th Annual Holiday Parade down Main Street is set for Dec. 6 at 1:30 p.m. Pictures will Santa will be held Dec. 12 from 10-11:30 a.m. at…

  • Tree Lighting, Train Show reception Dec. 4

    The Annual Woodbridge Township Tree Lighting and Train Show Opening Reception Ceremony, hosted by Mayor John E. McCormac, will be held Dec. 4, 5-7 p.m., at Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy other holiday surprises. Train show refreshments will be supplied by Wegmans Food Market. For…

  • County awards $6 million grant for arts center

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — The developers of a proposed arts district have been awarded a $6 million grant from the county. Mayor John McCormac said the developers would receive the $6 million grant from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund that will help fund several arts-related improvements at the former…

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