Tag: Metuchen Town Plaza
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Metuchen Menorah Lighting Ceremony
The Metuchen Menorah Lighting Ceremony was held Dec. 18 on the Metuchen Town Plaza to celebrate the start of Hanukkah. People were able to enjoy donuts, hot chocolate, chocolate coins, dreidels with some music, and song. The Hanukkah Jewish Festival of Lights is celebrated for eight days by lighting an eight-branched candelabrum known as a…
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Breakdancers showcase best moves on Metuchen Town Plaza
METUCHEN – Breakdancers took to Metuchen Town Plaza showcasing their best moves during Downtown Metuchen Alliance’s second annual breakdancing event. The event was presented by Pro Breaking Tour, UDEF, the nonprofit entity for competitive breaking, and Kids Breaking League in New York. Councilman Joel Branch introduced the performers in front of the young crowd on…
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Metuchen Downtown Alliance Spring Bazaar celebrates community
By GLORIA STRAVELLI Correspondent METUCHEN – There’s no question the return of the Spring Bazaar, taking place May 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Metuchen Town Plaza, will attempt to raise spirits throughout the community. Presented by the Metuchen Downtown Alliance, the popular artisan market was paused last year due to concerns…
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ArtCycle eco-conscious art event set for Downtown Metuchen
The Metuchen Arts Council will present ArtCycle, an eco-friendly demonstration combining art and sustainability, from 2-5 p.m. on July 21 at the Metuchen Town Plaza, New and Pearl streets. Rain date is July 28. The Live Art Demo will feature six handpicked artists from Metuchen creating art live from a mystery recycling bin. The audience…
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Metuchen Farmers Market open for the season
The Metuchen Farmers Market is open for the 2019 season. The market will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays through November in the Town Plaza on the corner of New and Pearl streets. For a list of weekly vendors, visit www.metuchenfarmersmarket.com.
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Kids Takeover Downtown Metuchen set for June 21
Visit Downtown Metuchen businesses for specials and offers, music on Main Street, cotton candy from The Asbury Park Cotton Candy Co., and an 85-foot long inflatable obstacle course from 1-6 p.m. on June 21 for Kids Takeover Downtown Metuchen at the Metuchen Town Plaza. Presented by the Metuchen Downtown Alliance. For more information, visit www.downtownmetuchen.org.
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Downtown Metuchen to celebrate dads for Father’s Day
Downtown Loves Dads will be presented by the Metuchen Downtown Alliance from 5-9 p.m. on June 15 at Metuchen Town Plaza. There will be food, drinks, music, games and more. For more information, visit www.downtownmetuchen.org.
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Downtown Metuchen announces spooky events
Downtown Metuchen will hold spooky family fun throughout October. On Oct. 13, the movie “Ghostbusters” will be shown at sundown at Town Plaza, sponsored by the Metuchen Downtown Alliance. On. Oct. 16, a Halloween poster painting contest will be held at 3:15 p.m. at Campbell School. Must preregister at the Metuchen Recreation Department or at…
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Metuchen Downtown Alliance recognizes those who improve the borough
METUCHEN — Members of the Metuchen Downtown Alliance (MDA) claimed that they could not succeed without the continued contributions of dedicated volunteers, businesses, owners and partners. And for that, the MDA recognized a number of people who have contributed to the success of the downtown district in its first full year of operation at the…