• Registration for “Artists Gathering” closes Oct. 18

    Registration for “Artists Gathering” closes Oct. 18

    The Metuchen Arts Council will host an Artists Gathering at from 3-5 p.m. Oct. 21 at St. Luke’s Fryer Hall, 17 Oak Ave, Metuchen. The gathering will include a meal provided by the Metuchen Inn and will provide people an opportunity to connect with fellow artists and network within and across artistic disciplines. At the…

  • Book sale at Matawan Aberdeen Library on Oct. 28

    Book sale at Matawan Aberdeen Library on Oct. 28

    The Friends of the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library will hold a book sale on Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants can come in at 9 a.m. for a $5 fee. There is a $10 charge for the use of any electronic scanners. In addition to a wide variety of books for adults, children…

  • Local students earn honor pins at St. Peter’s Preparatory School

    Two local students — Kieran Scanlon, Edison, (class of 2019) and Luke Morrison, Metuchen, (class of 2020) — earned Honor Pins for the 2016-17 school year at Saint Peter’s Preparatory School in Jersey City. Principal James C. DeAngelo announced that the students also were awarded Gold and Silver medals in various subjects. Students with a…

  • Jersey Shore Half Marathon to be run  Oct. 8

    Jersey Shore Half Marathon to be run Oct. 8

    The 45h annual Jersey Shore Half Marathon is set for Oct. 8  in Sandy Hook. The event will begin at 9 a.m. According to race director David Freedman, the marathon is one of the oldest distance events in the state. A post registration of $60 began on Sept. 29 and will be available on race day…

  • Local students graduate from Fairleigh Dickinson University

    Local students graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University [FDU] on May 16. FDU conferred more than 3,000 degrees, ranging from associates to doctorates, on graduates at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Sarah Chandlall, Metuchen, received a BA degree in Psychology, Danielle Drabnis, Edison, received a BA in Communication Studies, David Eisner, Edison, recieved a BA in…

  • Cub Scouts seek members

    Cub Scouts seek members

    METUCHEN Cub Scout Pack 69 is calling all boys in 1st – 5th grade. At our first Pack Meeting we’ll have some Halloween fun and members of Pack 69 will be on hand to provide information about becoming a Cub Scout for the 2017-2018 school year. The meeting will be help on Friday Oct. 27…

  • Arias from Verdi opera will be sung during lecture series at Monroe Library

    Arias from Verdi opera will be sung during lecture series at Monroe Library

    The Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will present the Opera Lecture Series from 1-2 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Presented by Boheme Opera NJ with Jerry Kalstein as lecturer, the performance will feature aria and duets from “Happy 150th Birthday, Don Carla!” by Verdi by baritone, bass-baritone and bass soloists,…

  • Black Hawk helicopter touches down in Old Bridge Sept. 28
  • Tax volunteers needed in the Edison area

    Tax volunteers needed in the Edison area

    Edison AARP is seeking tax preparation volunteers in the Edison area. Work one or two days a week. Training will be provided and starts mid-November. For more information call 1-888-227-7669 or Bonnie at 732-605-1610.

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