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Trip to New York City library set for May 14
The Friends of the Metuchen Public Library will host a trip to the world-renowned New York Public Library on May 14. The major exhibit highlights “Why Children’s Books Matter.” Attendees will have access to the library’s famous collection rooms and other special exhibits. The bus will leave from Library Place in Metuchen at 10 a.m.…
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Library workshop to focus on investment
“Investment Fraud: Don’t Let It Happen to You” will be held at 7 p.m. May 12 in the community room at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave. The free program is being presented by the New Jersey Bureau of Securities and will focus on choosing an investment adviser. To register, call the Metuchen Public…
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Program will discuss value of exercise
The Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation will present a free talk on the importance of exercise from 7-8:55 p.m. May 13 at the Edison Township Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave. Topics will cover how exercise improves anxiety, mental health, sleep, body weight, resistance to infections, chronic disease, heart disease, diabetes and more. To register, visit www.edisonpubliclibrary.net…
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Temple Emanu-El to host May events
Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, has the following events scheduled for May: Shabbat Alive, May 9, a participatory service with music starting at 7 p.m. Annual Spring Concert, May 10, featuring Jewish rock musician Dan Nichols, beginning at 8 p.m. To reserve, call 732- 549-4442. Religious school’s spring open house from…
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Free ‘Ask a Lawyer’ forum slated in Edison
The Metuchen-Edison branch of the NAACP will present an “Ask a Lawyer” forum at 7 p.m. May 8 at Edison Job Corps Center, 500 Plainfield Ave., Edison. The topics to be discussed will include, but may not be limited to, criminal matters (expungements), family, elder, and disability law, and labor and employment issues, and landlord/…
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Chamber’s Economic Forum set for May 8
The Edison Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Michael Cangemi LLC, will present its sixth annual Economic Forum from 8-11:30 a.m. May 8 at the Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison. Economic Forum VI will host Melanie Willoughby, acting president of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association as its keynote speaker. The event will…
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Young at heart
Left: Still cutting the proverbial rug, 94-year-old Doris Geller of Edison shares a dance with DJ Mel Witschi during the 90s Birthday Bash held at the Edison Senior Center on May 1. Above: Readying himself for the celebration, 102-year-old Miguel Cruz has a boutonniere pinned by Middlesex County Freeholder Blanquita Valenti during the event, held…
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College Honor Society receives awards
EDISON — The Middlesex County College (MCC) chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, was recently recognized at the organization’s regional convention held in Galloway. Named a Five-Star Chapter for the first time since 2009, MCC also received a Hall of Gold Chapter Award, which recognizes a Five-Star Chapter that…
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Students’ posters seek to curb distracted walking, cycling
EDISON — Middlesex County College students Joseph Reyes of Edison and Kevin Vazquez of Fords took first and second place, respectively, in a contest sponsored by Middlesex County to develop marketing materials to deter young people from distracted walking and cycling. “The significant rise in pedestrian accidents caused by walking and texting is a major…
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