Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • Space available at St. Vincent fundraiser

    Vendors are sought for the St. Vincent de Paul Society Craft Fair, Tricky Tray and Bake Sale set for 2-4 p.m. Sept. 12 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 13 at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 185 Applegarth Road, Monroe. Proceeds from the event will be used to help families in the community. To reserve a…

  • Candlelight ceremony to be held on 9/11

    There will be a candlelight ceremony 7-7:45 p.m. Sept. 11 in observance of Patriot Day at Freedom Plaza in Metuchen. The ceremony will be led by representatives of the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce, Metuchen Police Department, Metuchen Fire Department, Metuchen Emergency Medical Services, and members of the clergy. The event will take place rain…

  • ‘A Day in October’ film slated for Sept. 12

    Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will show the movie “A Day in October” at 9 p.m. Sept. 12. Light refreshments will be served, and Selichot services will follow at 11 p.m. For more information, call 732-985-7272.

  • Fall rummage sale Sept. 11, 12

    The First Presbyterian Church, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen, will hold its 31st annual fall rummage sale 6-9 p.m. Sept. 11 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 12. There will be gently used, and sometimes new, men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, with every size and type of clothing from sleepwear and casual wear to business…

  • American Legion to hold flea market

    The American Legion Auxillary, Unit 65, of Metuchen, will hold its semi-annual flea market Sept. 12 (rain date Sept. 13) in the Pearl Street parking lot. Vendors must bring their own tables and chairs; tents are permitted. Vendors looking to reserve space and for more information may call Maryann at 732-622- 128l.

  • Metuchen townwide garage sale Sept. 12

    The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the 20th annual Fall Townwide Garage Sale Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date is Sept. 13. There will be hundreds of homes involved. Just look for the balloons. Maps and participant lists may be picked up Saturday at Boyt Drugs, 411 Main…

  • 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…

  • Monthly meeting set for women’s club

    The Metuchen-Edison Woman’s Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at The Heritage at Clara Barton, 1015 Amboy Ave., Edison. The program, titled “Tastefully Simple,” will be presented by Cassie Catenaro. Also, plans for the Metuchen Fair on Oct. 3 will be discussed. Guests are welcome, and light refreshments will be…

  • NAACP health forum set for Sept. 10

    The Metuchen Edison Area Branch of the NAACP will present a forum titled “The Deadliest Diseases of African Americans.” The event will be held 7-9 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Edison Job Corps Academy, 500 Plainfield Ave. Presenters will include author, radio and television talk show host Derrick DeSilva Jr., M.D.; Sharol A. Lewis, M.D.,…