Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar
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Women invited to job-readiness course
The Women’s Center at Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County will begin its Job Readiness Series on Jan. 7 at the group’s office, 32 Ford Ave., Milltown. The 12-week miniseries will cover job-search issues including skills, skill identification, transferable skills, interviewing, cover letters, thank-you letters and more. Participants will learn how to…
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Spotswood Library continues Book Sale
The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., is continuing its Early-Winter Book Sale during regular library hours through Jan. 10. Hardcover books, paperbacks, children’s books, VHS videos and audiocassettes are available. Paperbacks sell for 50 cents each or three for $1, hardcovers for $1 and up, VHS videos for $1. An All-You-Can-Carry-for-$10 Sale and a…
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Qigong presentationscheduled at library
Ruth Golush will lead a program on the ancient Chinese exercises of qigong 7-8 p.m. Jan. 13 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. The event is designed to teach participants how to cultivate their own energy with the practice of qigong, which includes meditation, relaxation, physical movement and breathing exercises aimed…
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Youngsters invited to Elves and Shoemaker’
The Main Street Theatre Company will present its Kidworks production of “The Elves and the Shoemaker” at noon and 3 p.m. Jan. 9 and 16 and 3 p.m. Jan. 10 and 17 at the theater, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. The children’s classic tells the story of a band of elves who save…
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Signups on tap for Buddy Ball in E.B.
The Fast Break Basketball Association, East Brunswick, will hold registration for its Buddy Ball division, open to children and young adults with special needs, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 9 at Chittick Elementary School, 5 Flagler St., East Brunswick. Those who register will receive a shirt and basketball. The weekly program will continue through the first…
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OLOL schedules Sock Hop/’50s Dance
Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown, will hold a Family Sock Hop/’50s Dance 5-9 p.m. Jan. 16. The event will feature DJ Dave Hoeffel from Sirius satellite radio playing current hits and those from the ’50s, a themed souvenir-photo booth, sales of food and novelties, a milkshake stand and basket raffles.…
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Single Dinner Mates will meet Jan. 20
Single Dinner Mates and Travel Mates- Monthly will hold a meet-and-greet dinner meeting for all singles at 6 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Olive Garden Restaurant, 777 Route 18 south, East Brunswick. The cost for the full-course dinner is $25. The group’s “Dine Around Singles” program is designed to promote monthly dinner get-togethers at various…
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Harriet Tubman’ coming to library
The group Follow the Drinking Gourd will bring Harriet Tubman to life through narrative, music, images and costumes in “The Unknown Harriet Tubman,” a presentation set for 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Tubman was a master spy for the Union during the Civil War, a nurse…
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Community invited to dance to the oldies
A Rock ’n’ Roll Oldies Dance is set for 8-11 p.m. Jan. 15 at Knights of Columbus No. 4815 Council Hall, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature music by a DJ and dancing to the oldies. Dances are held the third Friday of every month. Admission is $9 per person and includes…
