• JPS clothing drive set for Oct. 24

    The John P. Stevens Band Parents Association has announced that it is time to clean out those drawers and closets for the fall because they are holding a clothing drive to benefit the band program Oct. 24, from 9-11 a.m. in the school parking lot, 855 Grove Ave., Edison. They are collecting used clothing for…

  • New yoga/tai chi studio takes holistic approach

    BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer METUCHEN — About six years ago, Irene Mak was having thyroid problems and just wasn’t sure how to control it properly. She went to a doctor to see what could be done about it, but over the course of time she wanted to see better results. “The doctor said I’d…

  • Epilepsy support group at JFK Medical

    JFK Medical Center is hosting an epilepsy support group lecture series the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the N.J. Neuroscience Institute Conference Room at the medical center, 65 James St., Edison. The support group will address topics about epilepsy to create awareness about the seizure disorder. The topics for the next…

  • Multitude of candidates in the running for next Edison mayor

    BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer “I’d like to freeze the spending cap at the current 2009 levels.” — Dennis Pipala mayoral candidate EDISON — Township residents will choose from five candidates to replace Jun Choi after his four-year run as mayor. Running under the Conservative Independent banner, Peter Cerrato, 60, is a philatelist (stamp collector)…

  • St. Helena’s School slates Comedy Night

    Comedian Dave Reilly will appear live at Comedy Night at St. Helena’s School Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Helena School Theater, 930 Grove Ave., Edison. Tickets are $25 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Kristen Gaskins at 732-742-5042.

  • Wearing their hearts on their feet

    140 pairs of shoes donated to local shelter in Edison BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer KATHY CHANG One hundred forty pairs of shoes were recently collected, which will be donated to the Walk a Mile in My Shoes charity [WAMMS]. WOODBRIDGE — Individuals and families from the Catholic Charities Ozanam Family Shelter in Edison received…

  • Men’s b-ball program applications due Dec. 4

    The Edison Recreation Department will begin accepting team applications for the 2010 Men’s Basketball Program Oct. 26. All applications must be returned by Dec. 4. All teams made up of New Jersey residents and businesses are invited to apply, and league play will begin in early January. Teams interested in playing in the league may…

  • Mix of newcomers, veterans in contention for Edison council seats

    BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer Three Democrats and three Republicans are among the many candidates who are in the race for three seats on the Edison Township Council to be decided at the polls on Nov. 3. Robert Diehl Lori Bonderowitz, 46, is a Republican running for political office for the first time. A director…

  • Flea market at Ed. church Oct. 24

    The Oak Tree Presbyterian Church, 445 Plainfield Road, North Edison, is hosting a flea market Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain or shine. There will be back-to-school items, baby items, jewelry, bikes, kitchen items, sports items and household items. For more information, call 732-549-4178 or visit www.oaktreechurch.org.

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