• Zombie invasion set for Oct. 25

    Zombies will invade Metuchen Oct. 25, searching for canned goods and other nonperishables. The “zombies” will gather at 4 p.m. at the Colonial Cemetery on Main Street at the foot of Woodbridge Avenue, and will depart along Main Street headed toward the Old Franklin Schoolhouse. For more information, call 862-368- 2202, or visit “Zombies of…

  • School rallies in memory of deceased staffer

    METUCHEN — While mourning the loss of a beloved member of its school community, many at St. Joseph High School banded together to raise money for the family of James R. Reese Sr. “The St. Joseph community, including the students, faculty and staff, has rallied together to support one of our own and collected over…

  • Autumn wine tasting to benefit museum

    The Wine Chateau in Piscataway will sponsor a wine tasting event from 3-5:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Lola’s Restaurant, 87 Central Ave., Metuchen Entertainment will be provided by The New Brunswick Jazz Project. Brian Maher, professional sommelier, will present a selection of quality wines. Complimenting the wines, an assortment of pasta and hors d’oeuvres will…

  • Jewish film class set at Temple Emanu-El

    Temple Emanu-El, 100 James Street, Edison, will hold a Jewish Film Class at 3 p.m. Oct. 25 as part of the lifelong learning program. Not recommended for audiences under 17. For more information, contact Dara Winston at 732-549-4442, ext. 4.

  • International films set for screening at library

    Edison Public Library’s International Film Festival is continuing into the fall. The Main Library, at 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison will show “Zero Motivation” (Israel) at 2 p.m. Oct. 23 and Wild Tales (Argentina) at 2 p.m. Nov. 20. The North Edison Branch, 777 Grove Ave., Edison, will show “Zero Motivation” (Israel) at 7 p.m. on…

  • Computer and job search classes slated

    The Edison Public Library is offering free computer and job search classes this fall. The Main Library at 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison will offer the following classes from 2:30-4 p.m.: “Cover Letters” on Oct. 22 and “How to Buy a Computer” on Oct. 29. The North Edison Branch at 777 Grove Ave., Edison, will offer…

  • JCC hosts trip to Atlantic City

    The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison, will offer a trip to Caesars casino in Atlantic City at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 26. The bus will leave from the JCC on Oak Tree Road at 8:45 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. The cost is $30 and includes gratuities. Attendees…

  • ‘Beetlejuice’ to be shown Oct. 30

    A showing of Tim Burton’s fantasy horror classic “Beetlejuice,” at 2 p.m. Oct. 30 at Woodbridge Public Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza. In “Beetlejuice,” recently deceased couple Adam and Barbara Maitland hire Betelgeuse (pronounced Beetlejuice), the afterlife’s leading bio-exorcist, to rid their dream home of its annoying new owners. Beetlejuice stars Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin,…

  • Halloween events scheduled Oct. 24, 25

    The Metuchen Recreation Commission will sponsor a family pumpkin carving event beginning at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Metuchen Senior Center, 15 Center Street, Metuchen. Preregistration is necessary. Carved pumpkins will be floated on Tommy’s Pond beginning at 7 p.m. Pre- School of Rock will perform at the pond during the float. The Recreation…

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