Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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Free ‘Ending Pain’ lecture March 9
The Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will present “Ending Pain … Without Drugs or Surgery!” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9. Matthew Speesler, M.D., along with his health care team of doctors and therapists, will discuss the latest diagnostic tools to detect the “true” cause of pain, along with drug-free treatment options. The lecture…
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Pro wrestling at Herbert Hoover School
A night of pro wrestling will be staged by the Herbert Hoover Middle School PTO at the middle school, 174 Jackson Ave., just off Amboy Avenue, 7:45 p.m. Friday, March 19, featuring the nation’s leader in pro wrestling entertainment, National Wrestling Superstars. Former WWE and ECW hardcore icon Matt Hyson (better known as Spike Dudley)…
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Candidates sought for 14th District seat
Any registered Democrat interested in seeking the party’s endorsement for the vacant 14th Legislative District Senate seat is invited to contact the Middlesex County Democratic Organization headquarters in Metuchen. For more information, call Dana Korbman at 732-906-3680.
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‘Taste of Middlesex’ slated for March 22
The 13th annual “Taste of Middlesex” will be held 5:30-8 p.m. Monday, March 22, at the Pines Manor, Edison. Over 35 restaurants, caterers and food suppliers from the central New Jersey area will be serving samples of their chefs’ culinary skills. In addition, wine, beer and spirit distributors will give away samples. Roxanne Evans, anchorwoman…
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Purim Carnival Feb. 28 in Metuchen
Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, is hosting its Purim Carnival on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be professional carnival games, a “moonwalk,” other inflatable games and great prizes. Tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, call 732-548- 2238, ext. 14.
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‘Paws for Reading’ in Metuchen, March 2
Every year on March 2, school districts nationwide celebrate Read Across America Day to mark the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss. This year, during the week of March 1-5, certified therapy dogs from St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center’s “Paws for Reading” program will make an appearance in Metuchen to highlight the special benefits…
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JCC’s Purim Carnival set for Feb. 28
The JCC of Middlesex County’s Purim Carnival Extravaganza will take place Sunday, Feb. 28, 1-4 p.m. at 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. The event includes games, prizes, inflatable bounce, swimming, new live animal show, food, face-painting and hamantashen. Admission is free. Anyone who comes in costume will receive two prize tickets. For information, call 732-494-3232,…
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Tim Burton film festival at library
The Teen Advisory Board of the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will present a Tim Burton film festival beginning with “Edward Scissorhands” on Sunday, Feb. 28, at 2 p.m.E veryone is invited to see the film and enjoy refreshments. Admission is free, but attendees are asked to bring a can or box of…
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Campaign training for women offered at RU
Rutgers University will host a “Ready to Run: Campaign Training for Women” seminar 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. March 20 at the Douglass Campus Center, George Street, New Brunswick, with pre-conference programs for women of color 1:30-8 p.m. March 19. “Ready to Run” is a bipartisan program for women who want to run for office, seek higher…
