Tag: Metuchen

  • Artist to demonstrate the skill of fluid art during Metuchen Edison Women’s Club meeting May 2

    Artist to demonstrate the skill of fluid art during Metuchen Edison Women’s Club meeting May 2

    The Metuchen Edison Women’s Club will hold a free presentation by artist Chris Kerek at 7 p.m. on May 2 at the Heritage at Clara Barton, 1025 Amboy Ave., Edison. Kerek will demonstrate the skill of fluid art. For more information, call Susan at 732-388-9010.

  • Neve Shalom Youth Theatre Troupe to perform ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’

    Neve Shalom Youth Theatre Troupe to perform ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’

    The Neve Shalom Youth Theatre Troupe will perform “The Little Mermaid Jr.” at 3 p.m. on March 11 at Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. Doors open at 2:45 pm. Park and enter in the rear of the building. Tickets cost $5; children age 3 and under are free. For more information, call 732-548-2238,…

  • Thorro Learning opens in Metuchen

    Thorro Learning opens in Metuchen

    Thorro Learning celebrated its grand opening with the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce on April 14 at its new center, 402 Main St., Metuchen. Thorro Learning provides monthly subscription boxes to children age 7 and older in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), business and communication skills curriculum. For more information, visit thorrolearning.com.

  • Evening of ‘Song & Sweets’ set for May 12

    Evening of ‘Song & Sweets’ set for May 12

    The First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen will hold an evening of “Song & Sweets” at 7:30 p.m. on May 12 at the FPC Social Center, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. The event will feature the vocal stylings of Janus Wojcik, who will perform songs from such legendary hits as “Funny Girl,” “Cabaret” and other classic musicals…

  • Professor to discuss persecution in Poland during service at Neve Shalom

    Professor to discuss persecution in Poland during service at Neve Shalom

    Professor Glenn Dynner of Sarah Lawrence University will speak about pogroms and self defense in Poland during 7:30 p.m. services on April 20 at Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. There is no cost to attend. Refreshments will be served.

  • Neve Shalom to hold service featuring Chassidic tunes, contemporary Israeli music

    Neve Shalom to hold service featuring Chassidic tunes, contemporary Israeli music

    Neve Shalom will hold an alternative service at 10 a.m. on April 21 in the Hayat Beit Midrash at the temple, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, featuring Hazzan Sheldon Levin and Harold Geller leading Chassidic tunes as well as contemporary Israeli prayer groups. Attendees will also discuss new Israeli siddurim and how they compare with American…

  • Former ambassador to Israel will visit Neve Shalom on April 22

    Former ambassador to Israel will visit Neve Shalom on April 22

    The Israel and Shirley Segal Memorial Lecture featuring Dr. Daniel C. Kurtzer, former U. S. ambassador to Israel and Egypt, will visit Neve Shalom at 10 a.m. on April 22. A luncheon will be served. There is no admission fee. The temple is located at 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. For more information, call 732-548-2238, ext.…

  • ‘Boys in the Bunkhouse’ author to speak in Metuchen on April 25

    ‘Boys in the Bunkhouse’ author to speak in Metuchen on April 25

    The First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen will hold a discussion about the book “Boys in the Bunkhouse: Servitude & Salvation in the Heartland” presented by author Dan Barry, New York Times senior reporter and Pulitzer Prize winner at 7 p.m. on April 25 in the FPC Social Center, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen. “Boys in the Bunkhouse” chronicles the…

  • YMCAs to celebrate Healthy Kids Day on April 21

    YMCAs to celebrate Healthy Kids Day on April 21

    The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy wants to ensure children awaken their summer imaginations through healthy eating habits and physical activity. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 21, Healthy Kids Day will take place at the branches in Metuchen, Edison and South Amboy. Families and children will partake in games, healthy…