Tag: Metuchen
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Saint Joseph High School Students achieve “First Place with Special Merit” by the American Scholastic Press Association
Saint Joseph High School in Metuchen has announced that the 2015 Vignette literary magazine has been awarded “First Place with Special Merit” by the American Scholastic Press Association. This nationwide contest is juried by print-industry professionals who grade and critique each literary magazine entry. Out of a possible 1,000 total points, the Vignette scored 975,…
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‘Family Night Out’ is offered in Metuchen
A free, seven-session Family Night Out program is being offered to parents, caregivers and youths (ages 10-14) to help navigate the hurdles that present themselves as part of normal adolescent development. The program, funded by the Metuchen Municipal Alliance, will meet on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30, starting on Feb. 23 at the Edgar Middle…
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Campbell School celebrates National Geographic Bee winner
Fourth grade students at Campbell Elementary School in Metuchen participated in the National Geographic National Geography Bee in January. Upon completion of the contest, Thomas Dickey was identified as the school’s National Geographic Geography Bee Winner. He is now eligible to participate in the the national test to identify the top winners across the country.
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Area Chambers of Commerce co-sponsor personal finance seminars for small-business owners during Feb.
As part of its 2016 business information series, Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will partner with Chambers of Commerce in Edison and Woodbridge to present a three-part seminar series titled Personal Finance for Small Business Owners. The seminars take place Feb. 9, 16 and 23 from 8 a.m.-9:15 a.m. at Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex…
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Metuchen: What would you do?
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The season premiere of the ABC network’s “What Would You Do” last week featured the borough’s own “What’s the Scoop.” The episode, which aired on Jan. 26, presented a woman needing help with a flat tire with a twist. “You’re out for a walk and you notice a…
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Metuchen resident to compete at 140th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
A Metuchen resident will be competing at the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show in New York City, Feb. 15-16. Carolyn Pirro and her two-year- old Smooth Collie, Ch. Special Baby You a Song CGCA, “Cruise” will be among more than 3,000 dogs competing in the events of Westminster Week, which includes…
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The New Jersey Symphony Brass Quintet comes to Metuchen
The Metuchen Arts Council will present the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s Brass Quintet in a performance of “All Around The World” at 3 p.m. on Feb. 7 in the Metuchen High School Auditorium, 400 Grove Ave., Metuchen. The performance lasts for an hour with a question and answer session. “All Around The World” is a…
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Grade school authors featured in Feb. 6 Metuchen book signing
Elementary school students Austen and Gage Rodey will appear at a signing for their new book, Dreams Come Alive, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Feb. 6, at Lollipop Land, a specialty candy gift store located at 329 Main Street, Metuchen. Published last month by Miri Group and available in paperback and Kindle formats, Dreams Come Alive…
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Metuchen Chamber hosts information series
The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Business Information Series continues : • Feb. 16, 23 — Personal Finance for Small Business Owners. 8-9:15 a.m. Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Three-part seminar by Common Interests financial planning firm; co-sponsored by Metuchen, Edison and Woodbridge Chambers of Commerce. • March 15 — How to…
