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Walking dead
Heather Bossowski (from left), Debbie McCormick, Kellie Coble and Becky Hensen lurk among the gravestones at Colonial Cemetery during Metuchen’s Zombie Walk and food drive on Oct. 27. Right: Tyreen and Steve Reuter, organizers of the event, prepare to embark on their search for victims — and canned goods. PHOTOS COURTESY OF PHOTOGRAPHY BY HEATHER…
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Toastmasters to host conference this weekend
District 83 of Toastmasters will hold its fall conference Nov. 9 at the Crowne Plaza, 2055 Lincoln Highway, Edison. Pat Johnson, a former president of Toastmasters International and one of only a few women to hold the position, will be the keynote speaker. The conference theme is “Corporate Opportunity/Public Invitation,” which involves utilizing the skills…
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Reports show need for high school grads to stand out
College admissions remain competitive, despite signs that both college enrollments and high school graduates have hit their peak, according to Laura Gehringer of Huntington Learning Center. Data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows that college enrollments decreased 2.3 percent from spring 2012 to spring 2013. This is a change from the previous decade,…
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J.P. Stevens to present ‘Journey to the West’
The John P. Stevens Theatre Company will present “Journey to the West,” adapted by Mary Zimmerman from the translation by Anthony C. Yu of “His Yu Chi.” The family-friendly show is a fusion of Indian and Chinese entertainment that takes audiences on a mythological journey. Performances run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 14-16 and 21-23.…
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Discussion on classical music set for Nov. 12
The lecture “What Is Classical Music?” will be discussed by composer and clarinetist Jessica Sibelman at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. Sibelman will introduce classical music as a whole and touch upon different areas, including baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary. The cost…
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Halloween hijinks
Charlie Bossowski is ready to hunt for zombies — and candy — in his costume for Metuchen’s Trunk-or-Treat Halloween festivities on Oct. 27. PHOTOS COURTESY OF PHOTOGRAPHY BY HEATHER LEE Nicholas Costenza, as Peter Pan, looks about ready to take flight as he makes his way around Metuchen’s Trunk-or-Treat festivities.
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Local author offers help in untangling ‘Spaghetti Minds’
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Mahesh Harvu EDISON — Although township resident and author Mahesh Harvu had achieved a certain level of tangible success in life, it all felt pretty empty when he really looked closely. “There’s always a trigger that kicks off in somebody’s life,” the senior technology executive said of his realization. His…
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JCC offers bridge for advanced beginners
Supervised bridge for the advancedbeginner and intermediate players with instructor Gil Hollander will be offered 9:30- 11:30 a.m. Nov. 14 and 21, and Dec. 5, 12 and 19 at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. The fee is $50, or $40 for Community Campus members. For more information, call…
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Edison Elks will host veterans at breakfast
The Edison Elks Lodge 2487 will host veterans from the Menlo Park Veterans Home at its monthly breakfast 8:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at the lodge, 375 Old Post Road. For more information, call 732-985-2487.
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