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Scholar to discuss ancient texts
Congregation Neve Shalom, Metuchen, will present its scholar-in-residence, Gary Rendsburg, on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14. Rendsburg’s theme will be “Ancient Texts, New Insights.” A dinner will be held at 6:45 p.m. Friday followed by services and his first talk, “The Exodus Account in Light of Egyptian Literary and Magical Texts.” Reservations for…
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Passover wine, recipe exchange March 16
Congregation Neve Shalom, Metuchen, will host its annual Passover wine and recipe exchange Monday, March 16, at 7 p.m. Anyone who has a recipe to share can call Sandy Schwemer at 732-548-7431 or email [email protected] by March 4. All are welcome. Neve Shalom is located at 250 Grove Ave.
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Fiction writers to meet March 14
Caridad Pineiro, a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author, will share the secret of “Creating a Compelling Plot Using the Hero’s Journey” at 10 a.m. March 14 at the Liberty States Fiction Writers meeting at the Edison Public Library’s main library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison. During the event, Pineiro will discuss the secrets…
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Diocese to host bilingual conference
The Diocese of Metuchen will celebrate the Year of St. Paul at a bilingual conference from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the St. Magdalen de Pazzi Parish in Flemington. Bishop Emeritus Edward T. Hughes will celebrate a bilingual Mass at 8 a.m. It will be followed by a keynote address,…
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JCC’s Purim Carnival Extravaganza March 15
The Jewish Community Center, Edison, will host Middlesex County’s Purim Carnival Extravaganza from noon-3 p.m. March 15, at 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. The event includes games, prizes, inflatable bounce, swimming, magic shows, food, face painting and hamantashen (Purim cookies). Admission is $2 per person, and games are free. Receive two prize tickets if wearing…
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Summer playground positions open
The Edison Recreation Department will hold a job fair to fill playground positions for the 2009 summer season, which will begin on Monday, June 29. Applicants 16 years of age and older (18 and over for head counselors) are needed to provide varied, supervised activities for children ages 5 through 12, such as crafts, games,…
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Scholarship deadline is March 11
High school seniors wishing to apply for Adele deLeeuw Scholarships should obtain applications now from their school guidance office. The scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000, and the deadline for submission of applications is March 11. Adele deLeeuw was the author of 75 books, a journalist and an arts activist. Previous winners already in college…
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JCC to hold ‘Step up to Good Health’ series
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County is offering a free three-part series titled “Step up to Good Health.” The first presentation, scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, at 10:30 a.m., is “Watch Your Step” and will focus on balance and fall prevention. “Steps Toward Understanding Memory and Memory Loss,” presented by Frank J. Mathews, will…
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Edison library to host children’s programs
The Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will host two children’s programs. “Follow a Perfect Purple Feather” will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, and the Edison library. This event is based on the story by author Hanoch Piven. Participants will be able to make their own purple feather creation. Reservations can be…
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