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Temple Emanu-El to present concert
Temple Emanu-El of Edison will present “Beth Schafer: Live in Concert” on Saturday, Jan. 23, at 7:30 p.m. at 100 James St., Edison. Schafer is redefining Jewish music by combining songwriting with sensitivity to liturgy and with unique insight toward text. What makes her music so special is her attention to the universal themes that…
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Thrift shop open at Edison church
Wesley United Methodist Church, 5053 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, holds a thrift shop event each Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The thrift shop offers brand-new, gently used, vintage and dollar-a–bag clothes; household items; toys; collectibles; and…
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Family meals often best not eaten as a family
Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH Some years ago there was a commercial that boasted that family meals were crucial for proper child rearing. In fact, they said the kitchen table was the thin line that divided successful children from street mongers who sat on a corner with a sign that said, “I’ll be…
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Skating the night away
Skaters enjoy an evening session of skating under the stars at the Roosevelt Park skating rink in Edison on Jan. 2. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Breaking away from the pack
Brandon Scarpelli, 12, of Linden, makes his way up the ice in his Wayne Gretzky jersey during an evening session of skating under the stars at the Roosevelt Park skating rink in Edison on Jan. 2. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Best photos of 2009
Photographers’ picks JEFF GRANIT staff NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV championship final at The College of N.J. in Ewing Dec. 5. The Edison Memorial Tower Sept. 3. JEFF GRANIT staff NJSIAA Central Jersey Group I semifinal in Metuchen Nov. 21. JEFF GRANIT staff Rutgers Athletic Center in Piscataway Jan. 24. ERIC SUCAR staff Middlesex County…
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Temple Emanu-El’s January events
Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, has announced its upcoming schedule for January. All events take place at the temple unless otherwise noted. • Jan. 9, Shabbat B’Shir at 10 a.m., greeting the Sabbath with song. Torathon is the annual day of Torah study, with the congregation’s own learned scholars leading the way. This is…
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‘Willy Wonka’ play Jan. 8 in Edison
The Lindeneau Elementary School PTO will present “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8 (snow date is Jan. 15), at the Edison High School auditorium, Boulevard of Eagles, Edison. Doors will open at 7:10 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Refreshments, Wonka Bars, T-shirts, flowers and…
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