Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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Hebrew High School classes to start Oct. 1
Congregation Beth El, Edison, is accepting open enrollment for the Hebrew High School program. Students in grades eight through 12 will meet 6-7:30 p.m. once a month on Thursdays with classes beginning Oct. 1. Nonmembers are welcome. For more information, call 732-985-7272.
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Metuchen Auxiliary Police officers needed
The Metuchen Police Department and the Metuchen Auxiliary Police are looking for Metuchen residents interested in becoming volunteer police officers for the borough. No prior training is necessary; training will be provided. The Auxiliary Police, consisting of both men and women, work with the police department to reduce hazards, assist police officers with patrols of…
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Metuchen YMCA to sponsor events
The Metuchen Branch YMCA, 65 High St., Metuchen, is sponsoring the following upcoming events: • Oct. 9: Oktoberfest at the Platzl Brahaus. View colorful foliage while working up an appetite for a four-course family-style dinner. Bus will depart from the Metuchen municipal pool parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Fee: $72 per person. • Nov. 1:…
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Workshop on grant writing set for Sept. 23
Applications for arts grants to fund projects taking place January through December 2010 are now available through the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Applications must be submitted online no later than midnight Wednesday, Oct. 21. Signature pages, Americans with DisabilitiesAct forms, and all support materials must be postmarked or brought to the commission’s office…
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Edison libraries to host book clubs
The Edison Public Library will host the following book clubs: Sept. 30 at 2 p.m., Willa Cather’s “Death Comes for the Archbishop” at the Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave. Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m., Janet Evanovich’s “Finger Lickin’ Fifteen” at North Edison Branch Library, 777 Grove Ave., Edison. And, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m.,…
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Thanksgiving Day trip to New York City
The Edison Recreation Department is offering a bus trip to New York City on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26. The bus will leave Edison at 5:45 a.m. to view the parade at 9 a.m. The bus will depart from New York City at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the conclusion of the parade and should arrive back…
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Diocese to begin senior Bible study
The Diocese of Metuchen Office of Family Life will sponsor an eight-week Bible-study program for seniors (above age 55) beginning Sept. 23 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway. A nominal $5 fee is requested. Emphasis will be on the New Testament and the letters of St. Paul. Winifred Klimek, M.A.,…
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Historic-village fair scheduled for Sept. 26
The 35th Annual Village Street Fair, sponsored by the Historic Village of Old Bridge Community Group, will take place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 26 at Old Bridge Turnpike and Kossman Street, East Brunswick. The event will feature a car show, arts and crafts, collectibles, historic-village tours, a DJ, food and more. Vendors for the event…
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Disabilities workshop Sept. 26 in Piscataway
The Diocese of Metuchen will host a disabilities workshop titled “Welcome to My World” from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway. The workshop will include an attitude assessment, simulations experiences of a variety of disabilities, and information to dispel myths and misconceptions. Specific…
