Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar

  • Hanukkah crafts, games set for Dec. 9

    Families are invited to the Dreidel House, a Hanukkah Place for Kids, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 9 at 337 Applegarth Road, Monroe (formerly Dorothe’s Interiors in the Wawa Shopping Center). The event, which will feature Hanukkah crafts, storytelling and games, is designed for parents and their children, grandparents and their grandchildren. Admission is $5 per child.…

  • VSA/NJ seeking art nominations

    VSA New Jersey (VSA/NJ), a statewide nonprofit dedicated to promoting the creative power of people with disabilities, is accepting applications for the 2013 Arts Achievement Awards and Art Par Excellence statewide touring exhibit. VSA New Jersey is a member of the VSA Affiliate Network, a program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing…

  • Toys for Tots under way at mall

    The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR) is collecting new, unwrapped toys for its Toys for Tots program every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 23 in the Santa Court, Nordstrom wing, at the Menlo Park Mall, Edison. Cash donations also will be accepted. For more information, call Eddy Androvich at 732-698-2347.

  • Christmas story set on church grounds

    The 28th annual “A Drive Through the Christmas Story,” an outdoor display of 10 life-size Bible scenes including live costumed characters, animals and holiday music, will be presented Dec. 7, 8, and 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays and 5-9:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, on the circular grounds of Sayre Woods Bible Church, Route 9 south, Old…

  • Tree lighting, party on tap in Helmetta

    The borough of Helmetta will hold two upcoming holiday events. The annual borough holiday tree-lighting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Borough Hall, Main Street. The event will include refreshments and music. The Helmetta Children’s Holiday Party, which will include lunch, a show and a visit from Santa, will be held at…

  • Holiday Extravaganza to aid scoliosis panel

    The Cheer Dream Scoliosis Foundation will host its Holiday Extravaganza 1-5 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Cheesequake First Aid Squad, Route 34, Old Bridge. The event will feature a wide assortment of gifts for the holidays. To reserve a vendor table or for more information, email [email protected].

  • Women’s club to host Dec. 13 holiday gala

    The Stonebridge Women’s Club will sponsor its Holiday Party Dinner and Charity Check Presentations 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Stonebridge Clubhouse, Monroe. Interested individuals should RSVP to [email protected].

  • Organic lawn, home products for sale

    The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership is offering an organic (chemicalfree) lawn and home cleaning products for sale each Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon at their headquarters, 85 Washington Ave. in Milltown. All prices have been reduced by as much as 50 percent. The nonprofit volunteer organization, dedicated to the protection of the Lawrence Brook…

  • Dining fundraiser will support OLOL

    Our Lady of Lourdes School will sponsor a Spirit Night fundraiser 5-8 p.m. Dec. 12 at Chick-Fil-A in the Menlo Park Mall, 55 Parsonage Road, Edison. Diners should mention OLOL School when placing their orders and then drop their receipts in a basket on the counter. Chick-Fil-A will donate 10 percent of all school supporters’…