Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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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…
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Freezing Cold Hash Run Jan. 3
There will be a 4- to 6-mile group run at 10 a.m. Jan. 3, starting at the Kenneth Vercammen Law Office, 2053 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. The Hash House Harriers will return to the woods and marsh of Edison. Hashing is not a race but a noncompetitive group run that follows an off-road course laid out…
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Events scheduled at Edison Library
There will be a TheraPet program at the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., at 6 p.m. Jan. 15. This will be a one-hour program; young children can sit and read to specially trained pets for a 15-minute period. Children can bring their own book selection or choose from a collection made available by the…
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‘Israel Info Evening’ Jan. 5 at JCC
Anyone between 18 and 26 years of age who is interested in traveling to Israel for a summer, semester or year can attend an “Israel Info Evening” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. There will be past participants of programs who will present…
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Boro announces plans for New Year’s Eve
The borough of Metuchen plans a New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza, set to go off at midnight in the Pearl Street Parking lot. This will be sponsored by the Metuchen Savings Bank. Residents and visitors are encouraged to check with the dining establishments to inquire about menus for New Year’s and make dinner reservations early.…
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Colonia Hadassah luncheon Jan. 6
The Colonia chapter of Hadassah will hold a luncheon meeting at noon Jan. 6 at Temple Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. The program will feature Elaine Durbach speaking on “Voices From Zimbabwe.” Guests are welcome. For more information, call Millie at 732-381-9054.
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Candlelight service to be held Dec. 24
Grace Reformed Church, 2815 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, welcomes all to a candlelight Christmas Eve service of lessons and carols at 11 p.m. Dec. 24. The Rev. David Martin’s message will be “What Is Christmas All About?” The choirs will be under the direction of Debbie Tarby. There will be hot spiced cider and fruitcake before…
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Women’s organization hosts support groups
Women Helping Women, 224 Main St., Metuchen, sponsors the following support groups. • Coping with Separation and Divorce Group, Mondays, 7:30-9 p.m. • Personal Growth and Self-Esteem Group, Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m. Women Helping Women is a nonprofit organization devoted to empowering generations, one life at a time. Women Helping Women serves more than 5,000 women,…
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County ice skating rink open for season
Middlesex County’s Roosevelt Park family ice skating rink is open for its sixth season. The rink is located at the Level Playing Fields Complex inside the county’s Roosevelt Park, which is adjacent to the Menlo Park Mall in Edison. Accredited group and private lessons are available. The rink is available for birthday parties and private…
