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College to offer Chinese courses
EDISON — Middlesex County College will offer classes in the Chinese language, starting in fall 2015. The first class, Chinese 121, will be held from 9:30- 10:50 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Chinese 122 will begin in spring 2016. “China is a growing economic and world power, so learning Chinese opens up avenues for business, education…
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PHOTO COURTESY OF SATISH POONDI Members of the Indian Business Association (IBA) salute the flag during the launch event for the 11th annual IBA India Day Parade, set for Aug. 9 along Oak Tree Road. The launch, held at TV Asia’s studios in Edison, is the start of month-long celebrations that will culminate in the…
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Lecture set at Jewish Community Center
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will present Presidential & Political Indiscretion at 1:30 p.m. July 21. Paul White, founder of HRG, a lifelong learning resource of professional presenters, will touch on a number of scandals that have raised eyebrows in Washington and across the nation. The cost is…
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Volunteers sought for golf tournament
The Barclays PGA Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 25-30 at the Plainfield Country Club in Edison. For each person who registers as a volunteer and designates Community Action Reaches Everyone (C.A.R.E.) as his or her organization of choice, Barclays will make a generous contribution to C.A.R.E. This contribution will assist C.A.R.E. in its primary…
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County to reward first responders
Middlesex County representatives are seeking area businesses to get on board with a program that would benefit first responders. The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce (MCRCC) and the Middlesex County Board of Freeholders are looking to team up with Central Jersey businesses to offer a discount program for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel. The…
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Community Center batting cages open
The batting cages at Woodbridge Community Center are open daily from noon to 9 p.m., and until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. There is a two token minimum purchase; 15 pitches per token – two tokens for $5, four tokens for $10, or eight tokens for $20. The cages are also available hourly, by…
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Hairspray to be staged by youth players
Woodbridge Community Youth Players is presenting Hairspray, July 22-26 at The Theater at Woodbridge Middle School, 525 Barron Ave., Woodbridge. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Cost is $12 for adults and $8 for children. For tickets, call 732-713-4358 or visit www.woodbridgecommunityyouthplayers.org.
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French club hosts July 21 meeting
Francophonie Metuchen will meet 7:45- 9:45 p.m. July 21 at 243 Amboy Ave., Metuchen. Discussions are in French. Participation is free. Relaxed work meetings with moderate preparations and active participation in discussions are required. For more information, call Sam Van Chama, using French, at 732-767-9372.
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Cat food and supply drive benefit slated
Hailey’s Harp & Pub, 400 Main St., Metuchen, will be collecting Friskies canned cat food, Purina Naturals dry cat food, Purina kitten dry food, and Yesterday’s News cat litter July 17-19. All items collected will benefit the cats and kittens currently in foster homes and those recovering from spay/neuter surgery. Anyone who donates cat food/litter…
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