Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • Upcoming events at Temple Beth-El

    Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will have a High Holiday ticket sale at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1. Affiliation is not required. The temple is currently enrolling for the Sunday/Funday program for children ages 5-7. An introduction in basic Judaism, holiday observance and prayers are taught through storytelling and craft activities. Temple affiliation is not…

  • Volleyball offered at Edison rec center

    There will be open volleyball for all youths in grades 6-12 who are registered at the community center, 6:30-9 p.m. every Thursday beginning Sept. 17. Middle- and highschool age youths will have instruction and open play. The program is co-ed and has a $10 yearly teen community center fee, which runs from July 1 to…

  • Walk to mark World Farm Animals Day

    A Farm Sanctuary Walk for Farm Animals will be held Sept. 20 in Princeton. The walks are held nationwide each autumn around World Farm Animals Day to raise awareness about animal welfare issues associated with factory farming. This year there are over 50 walks scheduled across the country, and thousands of people will participate. According…

  • Met. Rec has openings for art program

    The Metuchen Recreation Commission has several openings for the Art Adventurers program to be held on Aug. 27 and 28 at Metuchen’s Borough Hall, 500 Main St. Young artists in grades 1-6 will create projects using various art techniques to take home. Grades 1-3 will meet 9-11 a.m. and grades 4-6 will meet from noon…

  • ‘Poetry of Art’ exhibit slated in Edison

    The Edison Arts Society will present the 2009-10 statewide art exhibit titled “The Poetry of Art” from Sept. 23 through Jan. 22, 2010. The exhibit will be held at the Edison Municipal Gallery, located in the Edison Municipal Building, 100 Municipal Blvd. There will be an opening reception 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the gallery.…

  • Blood drive Aug. 31 at ice cream shop

    There will be a blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 31 at What’s the Scoop, 410 Main St., Metuchen. There will be free pizza and ice cream to all donors. For more information, call 732-548-5900.

  • Memory program to be offered at library

    Sandra Frank, certified senior advisor, will present “How to Enhance Your Memory” at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at the North Edison Library, 777 Grove Ave. Seating is limited. Reserve a seat by calling 732-548-3045, ext. 1, or sign up at the circulation desk. The free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edison Public…

  • Free paper-shredding event Aug. 29

    The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders in conjunction with the borough of Metuchen will hold a mobile paper-shredding event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Aug. 29 at the Metuchen Recycling Center, 44 Jersey Ave. Residents can bring old files, receipts, bills, financial statements, or any document that one has not recycled due to a…

  • Widows/Widowers to hold dance

    Woodbridge Widows or Widowers will hold an open dance 7-11 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Morrisey Avenue, Avenel. Music will be provided by Jimmy Ray, and light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend. Admission is $10 for members and $12 for guests. For more information, call 732-381-3255.