Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • Neighborhood Watch meeting set

    The Metuchen Police Department will host the second Neighborhood Watch meeting at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Ave., in the cafeteria. Police Officers Kenneth Bauer and Nancy Phibbs will give a presentation on how not to be a victim of property crimes during the holidays. “The main goal is to…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • College offices will be open Sat., Dec. 20

    Students and future students who need enrollment services at Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, may take advantage of Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 20. Students can enroll in winter session classes at that time. Winter session begins Monday, Dec. 22, and runs to Jan. 12. They can also enroll in…

  • Hanukkah dinner slated for Dec. 19

    Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will host its annual Hanukkah dinner at 6 p.m. Dec. 19. Roast chicken with vegetables and potato latkes will be served, and a chicken nugget dinner will be available for children ages 5-13. The cost is $15 for adults and $7 for children. Shabbat services and Oneg will follow…

  • Edison to light township menorah

    Mayor Jun H. Choi, the Edison Municipal Council and the Edison Recreation Department will be joined by community members, family and friends at Edison’s annual Festival of Lights celebration at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 22. The event will be held in the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road. The history of Hanukkah…

  • Taizé prayer service to be held Dec. 21

    The Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, 32 Elm St., Metuchen, will hold an Advent Taizé prayer before the Blessed Sacrament 7-8 p.m. Dec. 21. The meditative candlelight service will include simple chants. Monsignor Michael J. Alliegro will be the homilist. For more information, call 732-548-0100.

  • Sunday brunch set for Jan. 4 at St. Francis

    The Pastoral Council of St. Francis Cathedral, 32 Elm St., Metuchen, will sponsor its second annual brunch Jan. 4 after the noon Mass, in the community room on the lower level of the cathedral. The menu for the Feast of the Epiphany will include eggs, french toast, bacon, sausage, fruit, muffins and beverages. Tickets will…