Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • Live nativity scene at Edison church Dec. 5

    The Community Presbyterian Church, 75 Glenville Road, Edison, will have its live nativity scene 6-8 p.m. Dec. 5. The event will include a petting zoo, live nativity and craft, which will help bring the true meaning of Christmas come to life. There is no charge for the event. There Christmas Eve children’s pajama service will…

  • Forum Theatre to host holiday jamboree

    The Forum Theatre, 314 Main St., Metuchen, will host the “Winnie the Pooh & Friends Holiday Jamboree” Dec. 10 at 10 a.m., Dec. 11 at 10 a.m., Dec. 12 at 11 a.m., Dec. 13 at 11 a.m., Dec. 29 at 10 a.m., and Dec. 30 at 10 a.m. The cost is $14. For more information,…

  • Men’s b-ball program applications due Dec. 4

    The Edison Recreation Department has begun accepting team applications for the 2010 Men’s Basketball Program. All applications must be returned by Dec. 4. All teams made up of New Jersey residents and businesses are invited to apply, and league play will begin in early January. Teams interested in playing in the league may pick up…

  • Salon event to benefit St. Jude Hospital

    Raymond John Salon, 150 Main St., Metuchen, is inviting everyone to celebrate the holidays at the salon and benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. Come and enjoy paraffin treatments, blow dry and styling, mini manicures, as well as refreshments, gifts and raffles. All proceeds will be donated to St. Jude…

  • St. Luke’s Christmas Fair set for Dec. 5

    St. Luke’s annual Christmas Fair will be held Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 17 Oak Ave., Metuchen. The fair will include hand-crafted pottery; wood items; Christmas items; hand-made crocheted and knitted items; soaps and scents; homemade culinary creations; gift items from the trinkets and treasures collection; door prizes, and some antiques.…

  • Jewish literature talk to be held Dec. 8

    Dr. Michael Rockland, professor and chair of the Department of American Studies at Rutgers University, will present a talk on American Jewish literature 1:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. This program is free and open to the community. It is offered through the Horizons…

  • Jane Austen birthday celebration Dec. 6

    The Friends of the Edison Public Library will present a Jane Austen Birthday Celebration 2 p.m. Dec. 6, at the Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison. There will be selected readings from Austen’s major works by local actress Jane Hardy. Seating is limited. The program is free of charge. To reserve seats, call 732-287-2298,…

  • Humanitarian Award submissions sought

    The Jersey Shore Chapter of the American Conference on Diversity, New Brunswick, is seeking nominees for its Humanitarian Award. The deadline for submission is Dec. 4. The award will be presented April 29 at the organization’s annual awards reception. The chapter invites members of the community to nominate an individual, organization or institution best exemplifying…

  • Economic Forum II Dec. 3 at the Sheraton

    The New Jersey Chamber, Edison and local chambers of commerce present the “Economic Forum II — The New Normal, Preparing for the Recession’s Recovery,” 8-11:30 a.m. Dec. 3 at the Sheraton Edison Hotel Raritan Center, 125 Raritan Center Parkway, Edison. Keynote speaker will be Dennis Bone, president of Verizon, and topics will include health care,…