Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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‘Cathedral Christmas’ concert set for Dec. 14
“A Cathedral Christmas,” an Advent and Christmas concert, will be held at St. Francis Cathedral, Main Street, Metuchen, at 5 p.m. Dec. 14 featuring the Cathedral adult, youth, handbell and children’s choirs. They will perform Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” favorite carols and choral works. No tickets are required, but an offering will be collected for the Cathedral…
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Swim team to hold a Christmas tree sale
The Metuchen Edison YMCA swim team will have a Christmas tree and wreath sale at the Metuchen YMCA at 65 High St. The sale will have a selection of trees of all sizes— including Douglas firs, Frasier firs and Balsam pines. Also available will be wreaths, grave blankets and roping. The sale will run from…
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‘The Crucible’ to be performed in Edison
“The Crucible” will be performed at Edison High School’s theater, 50 Boulevard of the Eagles, at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12. Admission is $5 at the door (cash). For more information, contact Deborah Murphy at 732-248-5559 or visit [email protected].
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Train exhibit, tree lighting slated
The Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge, will hold its annual holiday exhibition of model trains, curated by Colonia resident Michael Gelesky, Dec. 1-28. The exhibition will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2-4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The center will be closed on Christmas Day. Admission…
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Teens invited to vote for book awards
The Teen Advisory Board of the Metuchen Public library invites all Metuchen teens (grades 6-12) to vote for the winners of the Garden State Book Awards. Ballot boxes will be available at the Metuchen Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., the Edgar School library, and the Metuchen High School library. All teens who vote can enter their…
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Library to hold a craft class on Dec. 10
A craft program will be held at the Clara Barton Branch Library, 141 Hoover Ave., Edison, at 2 p.m. Dec. 10. No skill is required to make a decorative rattan snow shovel, suitable for a window or door. All are welcome, but registration in advance is required; call 732-738-0096, ext. 1. There is a fee…
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Pet program slated at Edison Library
The Edison Township Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will have a program where children can read to dogs and cats at 10 a.m. Dec. 13. The child can read a book offered by the librarian to the pet for 15 minutes. Siblings can share a 15-minute spot if they are registered. Attendance is limited (20…
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Event for Arthritis Foundation slated
“Jingle Bell Walk in the Water” in support of the Arthritis Foundation’s mission to prevent, control and cure arthritis and related diseases will be held at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Metuchen Branch YMCA, 65 High St. Participants will be able to join their friends and neighbors and walk in a warmwater pool to…
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Kiwanis club to host spaghetti dinner
The Kiwanis Club of Edison will host a charitable spaghetti dinner and party to benefit the impoverished family “adopted” by the club this holiday season. The event is from 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Edison Job Corps’ executive dining hall, 500 Plainfield Ave. Tickets are priced at $8 for adults and children over 13,…
