Tag: What’s the Scoop
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Metuchen community celebrates Lunar New Year in grand style
METUCHEN – The Metuchen community celebrated the Lunar New Year in grand style in the downtown area on Feb. 12. The public was able to learn about the culture and history of the special day from performances and food to crafts and storytime. Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, fell on Feb.…
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Movement to redevelop four downtown sites in Metuchen on the horizon
METUCHEN – Movement to redevelop and rehab four locations in the downtown area are on the horizon, bringing in residential units and potential for live and work spaces. The four sites include 410 Main St., the former What’s the Scoop location; 429 Main St., the former Metuchen Savings Bank; 67 Pearl St., the former Sherwin-Williams…
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Metuchen Downtown Alliance’s focus on strengthening town’s foundation allows for quick pivot during COVID-19
METUCHEN – As the economic toll of COVID-19 continues to affect businesses nationwide, new independent establishments continue to open in Metuchen after Metuchen Downtown Alliance (MDA), the town’s volunteer-driven downtown management and revitalization organization, awarded 40 local businesses with reopening grants. “Five new businesses have confidently moved forward with their opening plans during this challenging pandemic,…
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Blood donors will receive pizza, ice cream at Metuchen blood drive on Aug. 19
Blood donors will receive free pizza and ice cream from 1:30-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 19 at What’s the Scoop, 410 Main St., Metuchen. To make an appointment, visit tinyurl.com/givebloodnjbs using sponsor code 64072.
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Registration open for Metuchen Treasure Hunt
The Freemasons of Metuchen, in conjunction with What’s the Scoop, are sponsoring the Metuchen Treasure Hunt, a challenge for children ages 1-5 to solve puzzles and riddles while exercising and getting to know the local area, starting at 9:30 a.m. sharp on June 15 at Mt. Zion Masonic Lodge, 483 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Completion time…
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Downtown Metuchen announces spooky events
Downtown Metuchen will hold spooky family fun throughout October. On Oct. 13, the movie “Ghostbusters” will be shown at sundown at Town Plaza, sponsored by the Metuchen Downtown Alliance. On. Oct. 16, a Halloween poster painting contest will be held at 3:15 p.m. at Campbell School. Must preregister at the Metuchen Recreation Department or at…
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Ice cream party to include Jewish sing-along
Neve Shalom Nursery School and PJ Library in The Heart of New Jersey will sponsor a sing-along ice cream party at 3 p.m. on July 29 at What’s the Scoop, 410 Main St., Metuchen. Songs will be led by Hazzan Levin and Mrs. Mack, followed by make your own ice cream sundaes. RSVP to Martha Mack…
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Metuchen Rec to offer summer activities for children
The Metuchen Recreation Commission will offer a variety of activities for children ages 1 month to 14 years old during the summer. Courses include drama, doll camp, superhero art week, yoga, cooking, science, What’s the Scoop Camp, Lollipop Land Camp, sports camps and a dog obedience class. To request a brochure, call 732-632-8502 or visit…
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Blood donors will receive free pizza, ice cream on May 29 in Metuchen
What’s the Scoop will hold a blood drive from 1:30-7:30 p.m. on May 29 at the ice cream shop, 401 Main St., Metuchen. All donors will receive a free slice of pizza and a free scoop of ice cream. Walk ins welcome, or make an appointment by calling 1-800-933-2566 or visiting www.nybloodcenter.org.