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Metuchen library to hold blood drive
The Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., will host its seventh annual blood drive 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 4. Blood supplies drop to critically low levels from mid-December through the winter, so donations are needed. Donors will receive a $5 gift card from Dunkin’ Donuts. Schedule an appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org. Use the sponsor code…
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LEGO workshop set for holiday break
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will host a LEGO enrichment workshop, presented by Play-Well TEKnologies, Dec. 29-31. Children in kindergarten through second grade will meet 9 a.m. to noon, and children in third through sixth grade will meet 1-4 p.m. Participants can attend one, two or all three…
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Tech program shows ‘CARE’ for students
EDISON — The township-based Community Action Reaches Everyone (CARE) is reaching students from Edison schools through a program that provides access to computers after school. The program places computers in walking distance of children’s homes. CARE has partnered with the Edison school district and the New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene, Edison, for the program.…
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Library to offer basic fencing lessons to teens
The Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will offer a free Introduction to Fencing class to Metuchen residents in grades 6-12 at 1 p.m. Dec. 29. The class includes demonstrations, floor exercises, introduction to equipment, weapons and rules of the sport. The workshop is taught by coaches from a local fencing school, and is…
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School bus ads promise revenue stream for district
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer With about 100 school buses traveling in and around Woodbridge’s 27 square miles on school days, the Board of Education has seized the opportunity to market the vehicles as mobile billboards. “We want to be the first district,” school district Business Administrator Dennis De- Marino said of using school bus…
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Holiday performances set for Dec. 17 and 19
The Raritan Ringers handbell choir will perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 17 Oak Ave., Metuchen. Admission is the donation of canned or nonperishable food items or a monetary donation to the Hands of Hope food pantry in Edison. The Thirteen Chamber Choir will return to St. Luke’s at 7:30…
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Neve Shalom slates Family Fun Day
Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will hold Family Fun Day at 9:45 a.m. Dec. 25. Sponsored by the men’s club and youth learning team, this event will kick off with a pancake breakfast. Attendees will then be able to compete for prizes in video bowling, video danceoffs and other games. The event is…
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Edison welcomes 15 police officers, four firefighters
EDISON — A swearing-in ceremony was set for Dec. 17 to welcome 15 new police officers and four paid firefighters to the township. “The most effective way for Edison to protect public safety is to hire the most qualified, experienced police officers and firefighters at the most reasonable cost to our taxpayers,” Mayor Thomas Lankey…
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Knights of Columbus to host breakfast
Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus Council No. 9199 of Fords will sponsor a pancake breakfast 8 a.m. to noon on Dec. 21 at the church, 630 Amboy Ave., Edison. The menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, tea and orange juice. The cost is $7 for adults and children over age 12; $4 for…
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