• ‘Old Tyme Circus’ Sept. 25 at St. Matthew

    Our Lady of Peace Home School Association, in conjunction with the St. Matthew’s Fathers Club, will host the original “Old Tyme Circus Under the Big Top” on Sept. 25 on the grounds of St. Matthew’s, 100 Seymour Ave., Edison. Shows will be presented at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and…

  • Depression/bipolar support groups to meet

    Depression and bipolar support groups will meet 7:30-9 p.m. every Monday at the Metuchen YMCA, 65 High St., Metuchen; and 7:30-9:15 p.m. every Friday at the Robert Wood Johnson hospital auditorium, One Robert Wood Johnson Plaza, New Brunswick. The support groups are intended as an informal forum for education, support and socialization among patients diagnosed…

  • Colonia Senior trips and activities

    The Colonia Senior Citizens Club holds meetings at 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Colonia Firehouse on Inman Avenue. The first meeting is scheduled for Sept. 1. There is open enrollment for new members. The website is www.ColoniaSeniorCitizens.com. Trips that are planned include an Atlantic City day trip…

  • Widows/Widowers to hold dance

    Woodbridge Widows or Widowers will hold an open dance 7-11 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Morrisey Avenue, Avenel. Music will be provided by Jimmy Ray, and light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend. Admission is $10 for members and $12 for guests. For more information, call 732-381- 3255.

  • Back-to-school prayer rally Sept. 9 at theater

    A back-to-school prayer rally will be held 7:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Forum Theater, 314 Main St., Metuchen, hosted by Jim Nevius, pastor of the Acts Church. The purpose of the gathering is to pray for a safe and productive 2009-10 school year for teachers and students. There also will be musical entertainment. The…

  • Free paper-shredding event Aug. 29

    The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders in conjunction with the borough of Metuchen will hold a mobile paper-shredding event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Aug. 29 at the Metuchen Recycling Center, 44 Jersey Ave. Residents can bring old files, receipts, bills, financial statements, or any document that one has not recycled due to a…

  • Blood drive Aug. 31 at ice cream shop

    There will be a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 31 at What’s the Scoop, 410 Main St., Metuchen. There will be free pizza and ice cream to all donors. For more information, call 732-548-5900.

  • Met. Rec has openings for art program

    The Metuchen Recreation Commission has several openings for the Art Adventurers program to be held on Aug. 27 and 28 at Metuchen’s Borough Hall, 500 Main St. Young artists in grades 1-6 will create projects using various art techniques to take home. Grades 1-3 will meet 9-11 a.m. and grades 4-6 will meet from noon…

  • Walk to mark World Farm Animals Day

    A Farm Sanctuary Walk for Farm Animals will be held Sept. 20 in Princeton. The walks are held nationwide each autumn around World Farm Animals Day to raise awareness about animal welfare issues associated with factory farming. This year there are over 50 walks scheduled across the country, and thousands of people will participate. According…

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