Tag: Metuchen
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Congregation Neve Shalom to hold Yoga Shabbat on July 13
Congregation Neve Shalom will hold a Yoga Shabbat service at 10:15 a.m. on July 13 at the temple, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. Bring a yoga mat or a towel. Chair modifications will be available if needed. At 11:30 a.m. the group will join the rest of the congregation for Musaf. For more information, email Wendy…
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Registration open for Garbolino Memorial 5K
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy will hold its annual Janice Garbolino Memorial 5K Run/Walk on Sept 14 at Roosevelt Park in Edison in front of the Lakeview School. It will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. with post-race awards at 9:30 a.m. Rain or shine. Registration is open; early bird rates are…
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Lena Harris Foundation will hold basketball tournament on July 27
The Lena Harris Foundation will hold a 3-vs.-3 basketball tournament from 2-5 p.m. on July 27 at the Metuchen Sportsplex, 215 Durham Ave., Metuchen. Registration is $20 per team. The foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on helping make the world a better place wit the focus to assist in finding a cure for lupus…
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Metuchen man sentenced for illegally importing scorpions from India
A Metuchen man was sentenced on July 2 to six months home confinement and four years’ probation for illegally smuggling wildlife into New Jersey. Wlodzimie Lapkiewicz, 30, a/k/a Wlodek Lapkiewicz, of Metuchen, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Peter G. Sheridan to an information charging him with one count of smuggling wildlife,…
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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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Second Baptist Church of Metuchen to hold fish fry June 29
Second Baptist Church of Metuchen will hold a fish fry from noon to 6 p.m. on June 29 at the church, 100 Durham Ave., Metuchen. Menu includes fried whiting, collard greens, string beans, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, yams and homemade desserts. Cost is $12 for dinner with two sides and dessert, $7 for a…
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Metuchen seniors reflect on ‘small tight knit’ school community ahead of graduation
METUCHEN – Growing up in a small supportive school community allows students to try out new and different activities. That is what Nina Suss and Rachel Wyetzner said they did as they entered Metuchen High School, and it is one of the biggest takeaways from their four years as they start to begin a new…
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Yoga in the Plaza will be held on June 23 in Metuchen
Metuchen Recreation and the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will present Yoga in the Plaza from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 23 at Town Plaza, New and Pearl streets. Rain location is Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Ave. Beginners to expert yogis are invited to the free event. Bring a mat. Participants include…
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Reformed Church of Metuchen to offer Vacation Bible School
The Reformed Church of Metuchen will hold Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon on July 22-26 at the church, 150 Lake Ave., Metuchen. Children ages 4-12 will learn “Life on the Farm – Growing with Jesus.” Students will plant seeds, grow crops and eat farm fresh snacks. Games and crafts are planned. Registration…
