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Puttin’ on the Ritz
Teens in grades 6-12 designed their own accessories, drank “giggle water” and got a taste of life in the Roaring ’20s at a shindig held at the Metuchen Public Library on March 7. Pictured, left to right, are Sophie Falkenstein, Ally Wonski and Ada Nelson. PHOTOS BY YOUNG-ADULT LIBRARIAN KATHERINE LISS Inspired by the book…
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Lenten Bible talks set at St. Stephen’s
St. Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 120 Pleasant Ave., Edison, will hold a Lenten Bible discussion, “Managing Life,” from 7:30-8:30 p.m. March 19 and 26, and April 2 and 9 in the church parlor. For more information, call 732-738-0887.
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Info on vegetarian lifestyle offered
Coach Sue Rose will discuss the vegetarian lifestyle at 7 p.m. March 19 at the North Edison Branch Library, 777 Grove Ave. This program will cover the basics to help to transition to a compassionate, chemical free diet, including nutrition and planning meals. To register, visit www.edisonpubliclibrary.net and click on “Events” or call 732- 548-2045,…
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Program on women in the Civil War set
Trish Chambers will present “Women Soldiers and Spies in the Civil War” at 7 p.m. March 18 at the Edison Library, 340 Plainfield Ave. Dressed in period costume, Chambers will discuss the true-life tales of brave Northern and Southern women who were left behind to fend for themselves when their men went to war. Hear…
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Metuchen Public Library to be renovated
The Metuchen Public Library’s upstairs community room will be closed to the public beginning the week of March 16 while it undergoes renovations. The children’s room will remain open during the renovations. For more information, please call the Metuchen Public Library at 732-632-8526.
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Defensive driving class set for YMCA
A two-day “AARP Defensive Driving” class will be offered 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 13-14 at the Metuchen YMCA, 65 High St., Metuchen. The fee is $12 per person for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Membership card must be presented when registering. Upon completion of the course, students receive a certificate of completion,…
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Radio play celebrates Joyce’s ‘The Dead’
Raconteur Radio will present “The Dead Dinner,” a staged radio play and immersive themed-party on March 16 at the Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. The event will offer an elegant turn-ofthe century Irish dinner party with themed cocktails and a radio-theater adaptation of James Joyce’s “The Dead,” featuring period costumes, theatrical lighting, vintage…
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Alborada to salute Edison woman at gala
Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre will hold its annual gala and fundraiser on March 16 at the Ria Mar Restaurant, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. This year’s event, “Madrid 1930,” will honor Edison resident Claudia Campbell- Matland, senior director at Accriva Diagnostics (representing ITC and Accumetrics) for her volunteer work, longtime support and commitment to Alborada.…
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Edison AARP sets meeting, theater trip
Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will meet at 1 p.m. March 17 at the American Legion Hall, 167 Brower Ave., Edison. A presentation titled “The Importance of Dialing 911” will be given by Diane Gruskowski. Canned food for Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS), along with miscellaneous items for nursing homes and hospitals,…
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