• Junebug art festival sign-up ends April 3

    The Metuchen Junebug ArtFest invites visual and performing artists working in all media to take part in this festival held throughout the streets of downtown Metuchen from 6-10 p.m. June 5, 12, 19 and 26. In its eighth year, the Junebug ArtFest features over 150 visual and performing artists. Artists must register before April 3…

  • Art show to celebrate inspirational women

    Transformations Gallery at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will curate a juried art show celebrating inspirational women in history. The gallery seeks two-dimensional art, such as painting, sketching, illustration, collage, printmaking and photography, that honors women who were inspiring, influential or exceptional. Submissions are due May 1. Notifications will be sent to…

  • Edison seeks groups to march in parade

    Edison Township is seeking civic and community groups, veterans’ organizations, youth groups, marching bands and bagpipers, and police, firefighters and other first-responders to participate in the 53rd annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade will be held May 24 in the Clara Barton section of Edison. It will travel along Amboy Avenue, starting at Walsh Avenue…

  • Holy Treasure Hunt slated at Edison church

    Community Presbyterian Church will hold a Holy Treasure Hunt 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 4 at 75 Glenville Road, Edison, across from the athletic field of Edison High School. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to enjoy the story of Easter, make a fun craft and have an adventure with a traditional Easter egg hunt.…

  • Woman’s Club to host Metuchen shop owner

    The Metuchen-Edison Women’s Club will host a program featuring Linda Koskoski, owner of Marafiki Fair Trade, Metuchen, at 7 p.m. April 1 at The Heritage at Clara Barton, 1015 Amboy Ave., second floor, Edison. Koskoski will offer a global view of unique fair-trade products handcrafted by talented artisans from developing countries. The club’s programs are…

  • Knights to rent out room for events

    The Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus Council No. 9199 in Fords will rent out their room at the parish center — located one block west of the church at Franklin and Amboy avenues — for small parties such as birthdays, christenings and funeral repasts. For information on rates and availability, contact Bill Herring…

  • ‘Wheel’ good time coming to Woodbridge

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Trucks carry out a plethora of functions, from picking up and dumping any number of materials to rescuing people from fires and accidents. No matter the type, big trucks have one function in common — they fascinate children. Recognizing that concept, Woodbridge officials set aside one day each year to…

  • Service will feature bell, senior choirs

    Grace Reformed Church, 2815 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, will hold a Resurrection Sunday Worship Service at 10 a.m. April 5. The Rev. David Martin will conduct the service. The Amazing Grace Bell Choir and the Senior Choir will participate. Breakfast will be served 8-9:45 a.m. For more information, call 732-248-1499 or leave a message at 732-548-…

  • Woodbridge students’ artwork showcased in exhibit

    The Barron Arts Center will host an exhibition of student art through April 9, with an artist reception 7-9 p.m. April 1. For the “Student Works” exhibit, Woodbridge high school students were challenged to create a work of art that expresses their individual points of view. The exhibit will include work in 2D and 3D.…

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