Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • Tricky tray event at Edison H.S. Jan. 23

    On Friday, Jan. 23, at Edison High School, Lindeneau Elementary School will host a tricky tray featuring over 300 prizes ranging from $50 to $1,000. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the first raffle will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15 per person and includes a sheet of tickets, coffee, tea and dessert.…

  • Financial aid night slated in Metuchen

    Students and parents are invited to attend a financial aid night hosted by Assemblymen Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. and Peter J. Barnes III. Presented by the N.J. Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, the workshop will review financial aid options available from the state of New Jersey for students pursuing higher education opportunities. Two sessions will…

  • College offices to be open on Sat., Jan. 24

    Prospective students of Middlesex County College who need enrollment services may take advantage of Saturday hours on Jan. 24. Offices that will be open that day include the Enrollment Center, Financial Aid, Bursar’s Office, Admissions, the Registrar’s Office and Academic Advisement. For more information, call Tom Peterson at 732-906-2512.

  • Slammers baseball to hold tryouts

    Tryouts for the Edison-based baseball team the Central Jersey Slammers will be held at the Zoned Inc. building at 54 E. Kearny Ave. in Bridgewater. Tryouts will be held Jan. 24 at 5:30 p.m.; contact coach Savino at 732-910- 2360 to register or go to www.cjslammers.org.

  • Senior center plans trip to Atlantic City

    The Metuchen Senior Citizen Center is sponsoring a bus trip to the Taj Mahal casino, Atlantic City, on Jan. 27. The bus will depart from the Metuchen First Aid Squad, 1 Safety Place, at 9 a.m. and will return at approximately 7 p.m. The cost is $20 per person and includes a “coin return” of…

  • Library to host ‘Twilight’ discussion

    The Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will host a book discussion at 7 p.m. Jan. 27 for junior and senior high school students to discuss the Stephanie Meyer book “Twilight.” Included will be trivia, food and fun. Books are available through the library, and all are welcome.

  • Curves to present weight-loss seminar

    A special workshop using hypnosis for weight loss will be held at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at Curves, 1077 Inman Ave., Edison. The one-hour workshop includes hypnosis exercises, discussion and an optional audio CD for $18, which assists in reinforcing immediate results and long-range success. Barry Wolfson, director of the Hypnosis Counseling Center, will lead…

  • Civilian police class to begin in March

    The Metuchen Civilian Police Academy will begin on March 17. The free class teaches residents what it is like to be a Metuchen police officer through role-playing scenarios, officer ride-alongs, and regular classroom lectures. The class meets Tuesday evenings and is open to Metuchen residents only. To find out more about the academy or for…

  • AARP announces upcoming schedule

    Dr. Carl Ingrassia, a local podiatrist, will be the featured speaker at the Jan. 15 meeting of the Edison AARP Chapter 3446, to be held at 1 p.m. at Edison Job Corp, 500 PlainfieldAve. Each member should bring one can or package of food or some toiletries to restock the shelves of the Middlesex Food…