• Toys for Tots drive coming to Menlo Park

    The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR) will collect new, unwrapped toys for its Toys for Tots program every Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29-Dec. 22, in the Santa Court, Nordstrom wing, at the Menlo Park Mall, Edison. Cash donations also will be accepted. For more information, call Eddy Androvich at 732-698-2347.

  • Friends to host trip to art museum

    The Friends of the Metuchen Library will host a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Dec. 3. In addition to the museum’s permanent collection and special exhibits, attendees will be able to view the Christmas tree being erected for the holiday. In order to access the express bus lane, attendees must be on…

  • Advent Workshop offers crafts, games

    The Reformed Church of Metuchen, 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen, invites the community to its Advent Workshop 4-7 p.m. Dec. 7. All are welcome. Festivities will include Christmas crafts, games, caroling, tree decorating and lighting. For additional information, call the church office at 732-548-2463 or email [email protected].

  • Grant allows at-risk children, seniors to enjoy weekend, summer camp

    The Provident Bank Foundation has provided a $2,500 grant to the Middlesex County Recreation Council in support of the Kiddie Keep Well Camp program. The grant will enable children and seniors who are underprivileged or health-impaired to experience a weekend away and summer camp. “On behalf of the Middlesex County Recreation Council, we want to…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Catholic Charities of Metuchen is among the Provident Bank’s “Committed to Share” charity beneficiaries for Middlesex County in the contest’s sixth week. Participants can enter for a chance to win one of three top cash prizes, with a matching donation to a charity of their choice. The top prizes will be awarded on Dec. 14,…

  • Show’s filming at Skylark answers the question ‘What Would You Do?’

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Skylark Diner employees Jessica Chen of Carteret, left, Kelly Leone of Piscataway, second from left, and Selma Sanderson of Milltown, join John Quinones, host of ABC’s “What Would You Do?” during the show’s taping at the Edison diner. EDISON — It seems as if the smallest break of a social…

  • Woodwild association schedules next meeting

    The annual meeting of Woodwild Park Association will be held 7-8:45 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave. All who are interested in the preservation of nature and wildlife are invited to attend. Woodwild Park is a 3.5-acre natural park and wildlife sanctuary in Metuchen. Its main entrance is at the…

  • Edison ice skating rink open for winter season

    The Roosevelt Park Family Ice Skating Rink is now open for the season. The rink is located at 151 Parsonage Road, Edison. Hours of operation are 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, with sessions spanning from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; and noon to 7…

  • Children invited to perform in musical

    Temple Emanu-El in Edison welcomes all children in grades 2-12 to participate in “Seussical Jr.,” its first musical production for youth. The musical will be directed by Children’s Theater Director Tova Halpern, and is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theater International. Beginning on Jan. 5, rehearsals will be held 3-5 p.m. Sundays at…

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