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    Bryan A. Shumaker, D.D.S., of Colts Neck, will participate in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation’s Give Back A Smile program to heal the effects of domestic violence by providing free consultation and dental treatment to restore the smiles of survivors of domestic violence. Domestic violence survivors who have suffered dental injuries from…

  • Holiday Magic Show slated for Nov. 13

    The Metuchen Youth Development Inc. is hosting its annual Holiday Magic Show at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 at Moss School, 16 Simpson Place, Metuchen. Proceeds will be used to educate teens against substance abuse. Cost is $5 per adult. Children 12 and under are free when brought by a paying adult. For more information,…

  • Historian presentation to take place Nov. 19

    The Borough Improvement League of Metuchen will host a presentation by Historian Charles McSorley 1:30 p.m. Nov. 19at the Old Franklin School (BIL Clubhouse), 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Parking is available across the street at borough hall or along Main Street. He will discuss the suffragette movement and provide a humorous (and sometimes not so…

  • ‘Disobedience’ book discussion Nov. 16

    The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will host a book review and discussion session on the novel “Disobedience” by Naomi Alderman on Monday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Please call 732-985-7272 for more information.

  • Holiday Bazaar to take place Nov. 15

    The N.J. Heat All Star Cheerleaders will host a Holiday Bazaar 10 a.m.-4p.m. Nov. 15 at the Edison Elks Lodge #2487, 375 Old Post Road, Edison. There will be vendors and merchandise, including Mary Kay, Lia Sophia, pocketbooks, T-shirts, candles, gift baskets, jewelry, photographs, baked goods, homemade items, basket raffles and more. Admission is free.…

  • Terra Nova Garden Club mtg. Nov. 18

    The Terra Nova Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 6:45 p.m. on Nov. 18, at the North Edison Library on Grove Street in Edison. The speaker will be Betsy Coyne, a longtime resident of South Plainfield and former beekeeper. She has lectured to many garden clubs, community groups and schools about the importance…

  • ‘Fowl Shooting’ competition Nov. 21

    Edison will host a “Fowl Shooting” to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday at 10 a.m. Nov. 21, at the Stelton Community Center, 328 Plainfield Ave., Edison. No turkeys will be hurt, though, because this will be a basketball foul-shooting contest. The contest is open to all Middlesex County residents; children, teens and adults can shoot for…

  • Metuchen YMCA to sponsor events

    The Metuchen Branch YMCA, 65 High St., Metuchen, is sponsoring the following upcoming events: • Nov. 12-13: AARP Defensive Driving class, a two-day class to improve driving skills. Fee: $12 per person for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. (Membership card must be presented when registering.) • Dec. 11, Doolan’s in Spring Lake. The Mike…

  • Environmental open house on Nov. 18

    Metuchen’s Environmental Commission and borough planner will host an open house 7-9 p.m. Nov. 18, at the Metuchen Senior Citizen Center, 15 Center St., Metuchen. The goal of the session will be to discuss suggested improvements and design possibilities for the extension of the Middlesex Greenway. This segment would run north from Middlesex Avenue and…

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