Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • ‘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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Edison library to host series of book clubs

    The Edison Public Library will host a series of book clubs at each of its libraries: • March 3 at 2 p.m., the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will discuss “Whose Body” by Dorothy Sayers. • March 9 at 6:30 p.m., the Clara Barton Branch Library, 141 Hoover Ave., will discuss “House of Sand…

  • Police crossing guards needed in Metuchen

    The Metuchen Police Department is now accepting applications for crossing guards. The salary is $10 per hour. Interested parties can contact Patrolman David Liantonio at 732-632-8547 or Capt. Robin Rentenberg at 732-632-8548.

  • Applications taken for SWCS scholarship

    The Firman E. Bear Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS), Somerset, is now accepting applications for the $1,000 The Edward R. Hall/Robert R. Hanna Scholarship. Application deadline is April 15. The scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in natural resource conservation, environmental science or a related field. For a list…

  • Met-Ed. Women’s Club meeting March 3

    The Metuchen-Edison Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, at The Heritage at Clara Barton, 1015 Amboy Ave., Edison. A “Happy, Healthy New Year” will be the title of the program, which will feature discussions on nutrition and staying healthy. Guests are welcome, and light refreshments will be served. For…

  • Depression glass show March 6, 7 in Edison

    The Garden State Depression Glass Club is pleased to present its 28th annual show and sale. The two-day event will be held at Lakeview School, 10 Oak Drive, Edison, on Saturday, March 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.A wide variety of depression and elegant…