Tag: St. James Episcopal Church
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Survey reveals almost 100 burials in the ‘colored burial ground’ at historic Piscatawaytown Burial Ground in Edison; 11 have been identified
EDISON – A ground penetrating radar survey of portions of the historic Piscatawaytown Burial Ground and adjacent Commons on Woodbridge Avenue “has answered some mysteries” yet “created new mysteries to solve.” That is what Walter Stochel, vice president of the Edison Greenways Group (EGG), relayed to the Edison Township Council at a meeting in February…
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South Edison Community Association holds second food drive for Hands of Hope Food Pantry
EDISON – The South Edison Community Association (SECA) will host another food drive for the Hands of Hope food pantry from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 26, with support from nearly 30 community groups, businesses, schools, churches and unions. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted outside Edison High School, on Boulevard of the Eagles off…
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SECA is leading effort to re-stock the Hands of Hope food pantry shelves with food drive on May 9
EDISON – The South Edison Community Association (SECA) is spearheading a food drive to help re-stock the shelves at the Hands of Hope food pantry. The food pantry, based at St. James Episcopal Church on Woodbridge Avenue, needs canned vegetables, fruits and soups; canned tuna and hams; boxes of pasta; rice and macaroni and cheese;…
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Donors, volunteers needed to support American Red Cross
The American Red Cross will hold blood drives from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 2 at St. James Episcopal Church, 2136 Woodbridge Ave., Edison; and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 9 at Shirdi Sai Cultural and Community Center, 465 Lincoln Highway, Iselin section of Woodbridge. All blood types are needed. A blood donor card or…
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POW-MIAs remembered at Edison ceremony
EDISON — It’s been 50 years since Capt. Ronald M. Mayercik, a navigator in the United States Air Force, went missing in action when his F-4 fighter plane crashed in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. And as the years pass, memories of the strapping young fellow who many looked up to are still there;…
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Memories of an Edison airman
EDISON — For those who knew him, Ronald M. Mayercik led by example and was admired by many. This year marks 50 years since Mayercik, a captain navigator in the United States Air Force, went missing in action when his F-4 fighter plane crashed in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. It was Thanksgiving Day,…
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Church to sponsor bus trip to Atlantic City
LONG BRANCH — St. James’ Episcopal Church is sponsoring a bus trip to Atlantic City on Saturday, Oct. 22. The trip will leave from the Long Branch City Hall parking lot on Broadway at 9:45 a.m. and return at approximately 7:30 p.m. The cost is $35 per person with a $15 giveback. All are welcome…
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Fish Fry slated at Long Branch church
LONG BRANCH — The fundraising committee of St. James’ Episcopal Church at 300 Broadway is sponsoring a Fish Fry on Sept. 16 from 4-7 p.m. All proceeds will support the 100-year-old church and the ministries that serve those in need. Dinners can be eaten in the parish hall or taken “to go.” Tickets are $12.50 for adults…
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Mural to brighten Edison town hall entrance
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The ‘dark’ concrete entrance corridor leading into the Edison Municipal Building is getting a sunny uplift with the help of the internationally renowned artist and township resident, Fernando Silva. “It needs some dressing up … it’s a dark corridor,” said Beth Maroney, who is the director of publicity…