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Earthsongs Launchs new ly designed website
May 8, 2008Earthsongs, is very excited about launching a completely re-designed space on their website, CLAYSONG.COM. Hope to see you - or at least hear from you soon. Linda LaStella, Earthsongs Studio, Metuchen
Memorial Day Parade / Dog Walk
May 8, 2008Environmental Commission
In honor of war dogs past and present, the Metuchen Environmental Commission invites you and your four footed friend to march in the Memorial Day Parade sponsored by the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce. Gather at 9:30 AM on May 26 in the Pearl Street parking lot. All dogs must be well behaved, kept on a leash at all times, and walked by an adult. Red, white and blue ribbons are encouraged!
Friends of the Metuchen Library - Barbara Buono 5/18
May 8, 2008Senator Barbara Buono is the keynote speaker at the Friends of the Metuchen Library program on Sunday, May 18, at 2PM in the Community Room of the Library at 480 Middlesex Ave. Senator Buono, as the chairwoman of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, will discuss many aspects of the current State budget process. She has served in the Legislature as Senator since 2001 after seven years in the General Assembly. Senator Buono is a long-time Metuchen resident. A question and answer period and refreshment will follow the presentation which is open to the public. The program is made possible through the Sally Slobodien Brainy Boro Lecture Series. Additional information is available by calling the Library at 732-632-8526.
Raconteur Festival Slated for May 10
May 8, 2008The Raconteur
What do a sword swallower, a young female folk singer from Seville, Spain, and an author whose latest novel, Skin, is slowly being written on the bodies of ten thousand volunteers (each who've agreed to have a single word tattooed on their body), all have in common? RAC FEST! The Raconteur PresentsTHE RACONTEUR FESTIVAL The Raconteur Festival is a semiannual hootenanny/cultural clambake featuring ACCLAIMED AUTHORS, LIVE MUSIC, SIDESHOW PERFORMERS, and an INDEPENDENT PRESS BOOK EXPO. While clams covered in seaweed and steamed on hot rocks is typical of clambakes, The Raconteur is anything but typical i.e. no clams. 2 PM, SAT. MAY 10 All Tickets: $15 THE REFECTORY THEATER 270 Woodbridge Avenue, Metuchen, NJ(One block from the Metuchen train station; Adjacent to the First Presbyterian Church)TICKETS NOW read more...
Support Metuchen-Edison Historical Society & Edison Memorial Tower
May 8, 2008p support both the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society and Edison Memorial Tower by purchasing your collectible figure today. The Edison Memorial Tower Corporation recently commissioned Hometowne Collectible to create custom-designed, handcrafted miniature reproductions of the Edison Memorial Tower. Each 6' high piece is in full color and cut from 3/4 " wood. A limited number of the pieces were produced and released for sale in May 2007, but through a cooperative agreement with the Edison Memorial Tower Corporation, the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society is also making these fine collectibles available. Order yours now for only $15 (plus $200 shipping per order) Allow approximately 2 weeks for shipping. The Metuchen-Edison Historical Society PO Box 61, Metuchen, NJ 08840
YMCA Announces Golf Outing
May 8, 2008Metuchen Edison Woodbridge YMCA
The Metuchen Edison Woodbridge YMCA will once again host the Fourth Annual Richard M. Hale Memorial YMCA Golf Classic at Rutgers University on Tuesday, June 3, 2007. Richard 'Dick' Hale's name has always been synonymous with Rutgers University. Dick was an active community advocate and served for many years on the board of the Metuchen Edison Woodbridge YMCA. He was determined to ensure that the YMCA would always be positioned to positively impact community life without regard to funding constraints. Hence, in 1994 the YMCA Golf Classic was born. The proceeds benefit the YMCA Fund for Tomorrow. It was Dick's can-do spirit that permeates all our hard work and motivates us to reach higher. The Fund for Tomorrow enables the YMCA to accomplish the critical mission-based work undertaken in our community each year. The event includes lunch and golf at the Rutgers University Golf Course followed by cocktails and dinner read more...
Metuchen Lions to host Pancake Breakfast
May 8, 2008The Metuchen Lions Club and the Metuchen Metro Lions Club are joining together to host the First Annual Pancake Breakfast The breakfast is to raise funds for the following three causes: Sponsor a guide dog for a disabled veteran; Help local school children who are sight and/or hearing impaired; Scholarships for local high school students. The breakfast will be hald on Sunday, May 18 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Metuchen High School Cafeteria, 400 Grove Ave., Metuchen. Bring the whole family and enjoy pancakes, sausage, bacon, juice, coffee or tea and pastries. $6.00 per adult, $4.00 children 10 or under. Donations also accepted. For tickets call Lion Jim Dougherty at 732-549-5826 or Lion Sue Johnson at 732-549-7902.
Identity Theft Information link provided
May 8, 2008Metuchen Savings Bank
Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing types of financial fraud. Without stealing your wallet, a crook can steal your financial identity with as little information as your social security number. The link http://www.aba.com/ABAEF/CNC_contips_idtheft.htm provides great consumer information regarding steps you can take to protect your financial identity.
Metuchen Savings Bank offers low mortgage rates
May 8, 2008K. Totten
Metuchen Savings Bank recently announces that their mortgage rates are very competitive. Their Fresh Start Mortgage which waives all the closing costs will give every homeowner who has an interest rate of 6.0% or above permanent and very real savings. To view their current mortgage rates visit www.metuchensavingsbankmortgage.com/rates.asp.
Edison Arts Society Announces Gala Ball
May 8, 2008EAS
The Edison Arts Society has announced it's Artists by Candlelight Gala Ball will be held at The Pines Manor in Edison on May 17, 2008.
Chamber Member Offers Free Cultural Events
May 8, 2008The Raconteur
The Raconteur, located at 431 Main Street, offers fre cultural events (film screenings, author signings, staged readings, live music) every Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm. Visit www.raconteurbooks.com or call 732-906-0009 for more information.
Chamber Member offers 2008 Business Success Workshops
May 8, 2008Jim Jarvis
The Morse Group, LLC has announced that it will be offering Small Business and Professional Growth Workshops in 2008. Public workshops will be offered quarterly, with limited seating. Convenient hours and locations. Call for details: 732-548-5573 www.themorsegroup.net.
County Offers Programs at Roosevelt Care Center
May 8, 2008The Community Learning center at Roosevelt Care Center in Edison offers Edison as a Second Language, Conversation, and Basic Computer Literacy classes free to the public. In addition, the GED is given once a month. For more information about the classes and to register for the GED, please call 732-321-2200 or 2201.
Chamber Member Announces Scholarship Awards
May 8, 2008Chamber member Robert Chalfin of Chalfin Group Inc. announced today that the Robert J. and Deborah A. Chalfin Family Foundation, Inc. has released the names of the recipients of its 2007 Scholarships. They are Jeffrey Morshed, JP Stevens High School -- $1,000, Nicholas Donahue, Metuchen High School -- $1,000, and Kristina Cruz, Metuchen High School -- $500. The foundation offers scholarships to high school seniors from the Metuchen/Edison area. Students who will be graduating from high school in 2008 who are interested in applying for the scholarship should go to www.chalfin.com and click the tab marked "Foundation" to obtain the 2008 application as well as additional information on the Foundation. The 2008 application is due on May 9, 2008.
Memorial Day 2007
May 8, 2008MACC
A slide show of Memorial Day 2007 in Metuchen can be seen by going to Links and clicking on About Metuchen.
Police Launch Child Safety Campaign
May 8, 2008Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce
The Metuchen Police Department has begun a safety Campaign entitled "Keep Kids Alive, Drive 25". The plastic 18" x 24" signs have the "Keep Kids Alive Drive 25" slogan printed on both sides. They may be loaned out for free for 2-3 weeks at a time to borough residents who are interested in going on-board with the program. Interested residents may contact Traffic Officer Cynthia Velez at 732-632-8546 and see www.keepkidsalivedrive25.org for more information.
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