Metuchen News
Back to School Prayer Rally Announced
August 6, 2009
ACTS Church
Jim Nevius, pastor of the Acts church, will host the 6th Annual Back-To-School-Prayer-Rally on Wednesday September 9th from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at The Forum Theater, 314 Main Street, Metuchen.
The sole purpose of this gathering is to pray for a safe and productive 2009/2010 school year for teachers and students.
Musical entertainment and other surprises included. All are invited to attend. No fee.
Contact: 732-906-8002, visit our website www.webacts.org The Cultural Arts Commission has announced that the summer concert series will wrap up with a concert on Sunday, September 6 featuring the VooDudes and a fireworks display immediately following, thanks to the generous support of Metuchen Savings Bank. The concert will be held in the parking lot of the Senior Citizen Center at 7:30 pm, and the fireworks will be across the street in the Pearl St. municipal parking lot. In the event of inclement weather, the concert and fireworks will be postponed until Monday. For information call 732-632-8502 or visit www.metuchennj.org. The Metuchen Cultural Arts Commission announced that there will be a double movie feature on Saturday, August 15, at Charles Field. The field will be open at 7:30 pm. There is no fee to attend. The first show is Walt Disney\'s Pinnochio (Rated G), running time is 1:28 hrs, and the show will begin at 8:15 pm. The second feature is Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (Rated PG), running time is 1:55 hrs., and the show will begin at 9:45 pm. Bring along a picnic, blanket, frisbee, lawn chairs, bug spray and your kids! Seating is limited and sorry....no pets. For information call Nancy Goldberg at 732-632-8502 or ngoldberg@metuchen.com. The Metuchen Recreation Commission in conjunction with the Metuchen PBA LOCAL #60 will be celebrating the Annual National Night Out, on Tuesday, August 4th, beginning at the Metuchen Borough Hall at 6:30pm. Everyone is invited for a brief tour of the Metuchen Police Department, and to check out the police bike, motorcycle and police cars. There will be giveaways, demonstrations, and free pizza! No registration is required!
For further information, call the Metuchen Recreation Commission at 7323-632-8502.
The 7th Annual St. Francis Cathedral School Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, October 1st at the Metuchen Golf & Country Club. All proceeds will benefit the students. They are looking for golfers at all levels who enjoy a beautiful course and a great time.
There will be a 9:00am Shot Gun Format. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
For more information and to print the registration form, please visit the school’s website at www.stfranciscathedralschool.org. Look for the Golf Outing tab, or call Kevin Blake, Committee Chairman at 732-603-0831. The Edison, Metuchen, Piscataway/Middlesex/S. Plainfield and Middlesex County Regional Chambers invite you to join us for Part-1 of our Social Networking Seminar Series on Tuesday, July 28, 2009. This seminar will include a presentation by Tarek Abousalem of Shining Star Web Strategies who will focus on the topic of Linked In and how to make valueable connections, increase business visibility, the do\'s and don\'ts of LinkedIn, etc. In addition, Wendi Caplan-Carroll of Constant Contact will make a presentation on email marketing vs. Constant Contact, how to easily create email campaigns, how to build, manage and secure contacts, etc. The seminar is being held from 8:00 -- 10:30 am at Middlesex County College. A Continental Breakfast will be served. Price for members is $35/guests are $45. To register call the Chamber office at 732-548-2964 or email metuchen.chamber@verizon.net. The Metuchen Recreation Commission in conjunction with the Metuchen Cultural Arts Commission, will be celebrating their “Summer Concert Series Under the Stars” beginning on Thursday August 6th with Blue Number Nine,Thursday, August 13th is Blue Roux , Thursday, August 20th is the James Street Band, and Thursday, August 27th is The Kootz.. All concerts will begin at 8:00pm, in the Metuchen Senior Citizen Center Parking Lot, Center Street in Metuchen, across from the Pearl Street Parking lot. Bring your lawn chair and your dinner.
In the event of rain, the concerts will be held in th Dick\'s Dock, located at 452 Main Street in Metuchen, is offering a Lobster Lovers Special Wednesday and Thursday Nites Only. This is a limited time offier...Get in While you Can. Dinner begins at 5PM and Reservations are Welcome! Chef Robert Dick, NJ Seafood Challenge Award Winner Proudly Announces the following Lobster Lovers Specal:
\"2\" 1-lb Canadian Lobsters, steamed or broiled, w/drawn butter @$34.95
\"2\" 1-lb Canadian Lobsters, broiled and stuffed, w/drawn butter @$39.95
\"2\" 1-lb Canadian Lobsters w/garlic green sauce @ $34.95
\"2\" 1-lb Canadian Lobsters Fra Diavolo @ $34.95
\"1\" l-lb Canadian Lobster & Seafood in garlic green sauce (clams, mussels, shrimp & scallops) @ $39.95
\"1\" 1-lb Canadian Lobster & Seafood Fra Diavolo (clams, mussels, shrimp & scallops) @ $39.95
All dinners served with salad, choice of...penne pomodoro, garlic roasted potatoes, rice or fries & vegetable du jour!
Dick\'s Dock Restaurant is located a WOW Cafe & Wingery announced that they will be holding Kid\'s Night every Tuesday evening (6-8 pm) during the month of July. Zoom the Clown will be on hand providing balloons, magic, games and fun! Kids can eat for $1.99 with an adult order. Call WOW Cafe & Wingery at 732-372-7550 for more information. GROWN-UP FUN....
Rock the night away with Def Leppard & Van Halen....well almost!
Premier Def Leppard tribute band, Adrenalize and
Bottom\'s up, the next best thing to Van Halen ---
take you for a rock down memory lane.....
BIGGEST HAIR CONTEST (WIGS OK!)
JULY 23, 8 PM
TICKETS -- $20
Students -- $15 (with valid I.D.)
FAMILY FUN......
The Cow & The Beanstalk
Tues., July 14 @ 10:30 am
Wed., July 15 @ 1:00 pm
Tickets $14 / Group rates available for 10 or more
The Sword in the Stone
Sun., July 19 @ 3:00 pm
Tues., July 21 & July 28 @ 10:30 am
Sun., July 29 @ 1:00 pm
Tickets $14 / Group rates available for 10 or more
Great Scott, It\'s Magic
Sun., August 2 @ 3pm
Tickets $14 / Group rates available for 10 or more
INTRODUCING THE FAMILY FUN PACK!
BUY 5 TICKETS FOR JUST $50
Limit 1 pack per visit
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT One of the goals of the Forum Theatre Arts Center is to expand upon the local community\'s entertainment options by offering a variety of movies at reasonable costs. In order to make this a reality, the Theatre\'s classic Carbon-Arc projector needs to be refurbished. The approximate cost is $10,000. To help achieve this goal, contributions can be made to FTAC Movies Campaign. For more information visit www.forumtheatrearts.com or call 732-548-5600. Earthsongs Studio is introducing a workshop that will translate your original images from photography, painting, or collage, jewelry, dance or music into a 3-dimensional ceramic wall sculpture. Each participant will complete a 14\" X 16\" ceramic tile mural -- realistic or abstract -- and will be suitable for permanent installation or for use as a moveable wall sculpture. Workshop will take place Mon. - Thurs., July 13 - 16, and Thurs., July23, from 7-9 pm. For more info contact Linda LaStella at 732-906-4137.
GOT TALENT? SIGN UP NOW FOR FALL CLASSES AT THE FORUM!
· Acting & Improv
· Scene Study
· Theatre Games
· Music Theatre Ensemble
· Story Theatre
· Mr. Ray’s Train To Rock
· Stand-up Comedy
· Screen Writing
· Dance
Classes for ages 5 & up. All levels of experience welcome!
Let the Forum bring out your child’s inner star. We are training the stars of tomorrow! We offer classes for performers of all skill levels and ages, taught by top instructors who are in the biz! All of our students get t Raymond John Salon, located at 150 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ is hosting a Cut-A-Thon on Sunday, July 12th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds to benefit Metuchen Volunteer Emergency Medical Service. $25 for a shampoo and cut, $7 for a basic manicure. No chemical services that day, no appointment necessary. Refreshments provided courtesy of Bulldog Deli. Please contact the salon for more information, 732-548-6131, RaymondJohnSalon@aol.com
Metuchen Savings Bank in collaboration with the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will host Metuchen Cares: an Economic Forum for local businesses on Thursday, July 16, 2009 from 8:00 am to 9:30 am at The Forum Theatre Cultural Arts Center in Metuchen, 314 Main Street.
Metuchen Savings Bank has engaged the JGSC Group to offer a “Strategies For Downtown Survival” program for retail businesses, restaurants and commercial property owners in the Borough of Metuchen. This is a 90-minute condensed version of a program JGSC Group recently presented for the NJ Downtown Revitalization and Management Institute and Main Street NJ.
JSGC Group is guiding the revitalization of commercial Chamber member Terry Geerdts of A Pretty Pixel had fun on Monday attending the 2009 Memorial Day Parade. Visit the following link to see the photos she took: http://aprettypixel.net/METUCHENMEMORIALDAYPARADE2009/
American Legion Post 65 of Metuchen is sponsoring a raffle for a chance to win a 10 day Caribbean Cruise for Two on the Ruby Princess setting sail from New York City on November 4th, 2009. The drawing will take place at the American Legion Hall on July 25, 2009. Winner need not be present. The donation for a ticket is $20. Anyone interested in purchasing a ticket should contact Walter at 732-754-1921. The Rotary Club of Metuchen is currently selling Metuchen Coverlets featuring various sites around town. These include the Old Borough Hall, Franklin School 1807, St. Luke's Church 1868, Railroad Station, Public Library and more.
The coverlets are 100% cotton & machine washable. Coverlets can be purchased for $50 by calling Faith Murphy 732-548-3315 or Kathy Liseno 732-548-7400 x6127.
Monday night is pasta night at La Rosa's Pizzeria & Restaurant. All selections are $8.95 plus tax. All dinners include soda, salad & bread. Dine in Only. No Coupons.
Tuesday is Kids night. Kids entrees are 1/2 price.
La Rosa's Pizzeria & Restaurant is located at 335 Lake Ave. Metuchen, 732-549-6505.
Veterans of New Jersey can receive help with their re-entry to civilian life by calling 1-866-838-7654 (1-866-VETS-NJ-4). When calling you speak to a veteran peer counselor, veteran volunteer, or professional counselor who understands what you're going through and is ready to help. The free, confidential helpline is staffed 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Services include Veteran Peer Support, Clinical Assessment and Case Management, Family Resources, and Referral to a Comprehensive Mental Health Network of Providers. Visit their website: www.njveteranshelpline.org. The Raconteur, located at 431 Main Street, offers free 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. Metuchen Savings Bank sponsors Labor Day Fireworks
August 6, 2009
Metuchen Recreation
Double Feature Under the Stars
August 6, 2009
Cultural Arts Commission
Participate in National Night Out
August 6, 2009
Metuchen Recreation Dept.
St. Francis Cathedral School announces Golf Outing
August 6, 2009
St. Francis Cathedral School
Social Networking Seminar Series - Part 1
August 6, 2009
MACC
Summer Concert Series Announced
August 6, 2009
Metuchen Recreation Commission
Lobster Lovers Special at Dick's Dock Restaurant
August 6, 2009
Tuesday Night in July is Kid's Night at WOW!
August 6, 2009
WOW Cafe & Wingery
SUMMER'S HOT AT THE FORUM THEATRE
August 6, 2009
Forum Theatre Arts Center
MOVIES & POPCORN ON MAIN STREET?
August 6, 2009
Forum Theatre Arts Center
Earthsongs announces July Workshop
August 6, 2009
Linda LaStella
Free Home Buying Workshop Being Offered
August 6, 2009
FORUM ANNOUNCES CLASSES FOR KIDS
August 6, 2009
Forum
Cut-A-Thon at Raymond John Salon July 12, 2009
August 6, 2009
Metuchen Cares: an Economic Forum Announced
August 6, 2009
MACC
Memorial Day Parade Slide Show
August 6, 2009
http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/Metuchen-Memorial-Day-2009
Chamber Member provides photos of Memorial Day
August 6, 2009
MACC
American Legion Announces Raffle
August 6, 2009
American Legion Post 65
Rotary Club of Metuchen Selling Metuchen Coverlets
August 6, 2009
La Rosa's Pizzeria Monday & Tuesday Night Specials
August 6, 2009
Services for Veterans
August 6, 2009
Chamber Member Offers Free Cultural Events
August 6, 2009
The Raconteur