Tag: Metuchen
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Fishing derby set for Aug. 20
The Metuchen Recreation Commission will conduct its annual Fishing Derby at Thomas Pond (Tommy’s Pond), Lake Avenue, Metuchen, starting at 9 a.m. on Aug. 20. The fee for participation is $1 per child and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Trophies will be awarded in several categories. Participants must bring their fishing poles…
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Young adult author to visit Metuchen Library Aug. 18
Join the Metuchen Public Library when Carolyn Mackler visits on Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Mackler is the bestselling author of eight popular teen novels (grades 7-12), including her latest, Infinite in Between (2015), and the Printz Honor Book, The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things. Mackler co-authored The Future of Us with…
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Summer Concert Series performances set in Metuchen
The second in the METUCHEN ROCKS! outdoor Summer Concerts Series takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 18, featuring the country sounds of Miss Laurie Ann and the SaddleTones. The free concert will take place on the Metuchen Summer Stage located on the corner of New and Center streets in downtown Metuchen. In the event…
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Granda’s skills, confidence honed at an early age
By Jimmy Allinder Even before Michael Granda learned a basketball was round, he was being instructed in the game’s fundamentals. His father, Lou, would lean over his infant son’s crib while he slept and gently whisper, “follow through.” Granda must have subconsciously heeded his dad’s admonition because as the youngster grew, so did his accuracy…
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Outdoor double feature announced in Metuchen
The Metuchen Arts Council and the Metuchen Recreation Commission will present a “Double Feature Under the Stars” on Aug. 20 in Oakland Park on Oakland Avenue, Metuchen. Toy Story (1995) will begin at 8 p.m., followed by Princess Bride (1987) at approximately 9:45 p.m. The field at Oakland Park opens at 7:30 pm. Admission is…
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National Welcoming Week Sept. 16-25
National Welcoming Week will be held Sept. 16-25 to recognize the achievements and challenges of our nation’s New Americans. The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy, in partnership with the First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen, will sponsor a group discussion based upon the literary work of Amy Tan, “The Joy Luck Club” at…
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YMCA to hold book discussion Sept. 22 in correlation with National Welcoming Week
National Welcoming Week is Sept. 16-25. To recognize the achievements and challenges of our nation’s New Americans the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy, in partnership with the First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen, is sponsoring a group discussion based upon the literary work of Amy Tan, “The Joy Luck Club,” on Sept. 22 at…
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Metuchen’s ‘Double Feature Under the Stars’ set for Aug. 20
The Metuchen Arts Council and the Metuchen Recreation Commission will present a “Double Feature Under the Stars” on Aug. 20 in Oakland Park on Oakland Ave., Metuchen. “Toy Story” (1995) will begin at 8 p.m. followed by “The Princess Bride” (1987) at approximately 9:45 p.m. The field opens at 7:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, a…
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Summer concert series announced in Metuchen
Metuchen’s outdoor Summer Concerts Series, “Metuchen Rocks!” gets underway at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 with Carrie Jackson and her Jazzin’ All Star Ensemble. The free concert will take place on the Metuchen Summer Stage located on the corner of New and Center streets in downtown Metuchen. In the event of rain, the concerts will be held…
