Tag: Metuchen
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Film screening set for May 17 in Metuchen
Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will screen a new film from Israel, Mekonen, The Journey of an African Jew, at 7 p.m. May 17. The film is produced by the same people who made last year’s Beneath The Helmet. Mekonen was one of the soldiers featured in that film. This sequel will cover his…
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Pallone announces military academy nominees
Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-Monmouth, Middlesex) recently announced this year’s U.S. Service Academy nominees. From the U.S. Air Force Academy, Eric Ozga of St. Joseph High School in Metuchen and Zachary Piotrowski of John P. Stevens High School; from the U.S. Naval Academy, Zachary Piotrowski of John P. Stevens High School and Hannah Santus of Metuchen High School; from the U.S. Military…
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J.P. Stevens finding success against quality GMC opponents
By Jimmy Allinder J.P. Stevens Even though the J.P. Stevens High School boys volleyball team is 10-6 overall and 6-3 in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC), that isn’t a true indication of just how competitive the Hawks have been. J.P. Stevens split a pair of matches against perennial kingpin Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen;…
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Metuchen pupils vie in math contest
On April 7, 127 students at Campbell Elementary School in Metuchen competed in the Noetic Learning Math Contest (NLMC). A national competition for elementary and middle school students, the NLMC’s goal is to encourage students’ interest in math, to develop their problem-solving skills, and to inspire them to excel in math. More than 30,000 students…
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Metuchen resident with visual impairment, cerebral palsy, wins National Achievement Award
Learning Ally, a 68-year-old nonprofit serving individuals with learning and visual disabilities, announced that it has bestowed its highest award to Wesley Brooks of Metuchen. Brooks is one of six students from across the U.S. who received scholarship awards and traveled with their families last month to be honored at the organization’s National Achievement Awards…
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Artwork by Metuchen High School students on display at library
Metuchen High School artists are showcased at the Metuchen Library Gallery throughout the month of May. More than 30 outstanding works are on view. Their art teachers, Katie Mc Keown and Margo Poandl, invite the public to a reception on May 15 from 2-4 p.m. Metuchen Public Library is located at 480 Middlesex Ave. For…
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Barnes & Noble book fairs to support local organizations
Barnes & Noble will hold book fairs to benefit local organizations at its North Brunswick location, North Village Shopping Center, 869 Route 1 south. Show support for Noor Ul-Iman School in South Brunswick beginning at 6 p.m. on May 20. Come out for Lightbridge Academies at 6 p.m. on May 26. Metuchen Christian Academy will hold an…
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Metuchen Y sets Preschool and Kindergarten open house May 14
The Metuchen YMCA Preschool and Kindergarten Extended Day Open House will be held from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. on May 14 at the Metuchen Branch YMCA Classrooms, 65 High Street, Metuchen. Visit the classrooms and meet the teachers. In Y child care programs, every child is treated as an individual, learning through hands on activities in…
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Metuchen man wins national achievement award
PRINCETON — Learning Ally, a 68-year-old nonprofit serving individuals with learning and visual disabilities, announced that it has bestowed its highest award to Wesley Brooks of Metuchen. Brooks is one of six students from across the U.S. who received scholarship awards and traveled with their families last month to be honored at the organization’s…
