Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • Edison tree lighting slated for Dec. 2

    The lighting of Edison Township’s 20-foot blue spruce Christmas tree will held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 in front of the Heritage at Clara Barton, Amboy Avenue and 3rd Street. The festivities will begin at 6:45 p.m. with local jazz favorite Lou Watson to warm up the crowd. The Edison High School Chorus and the…

  • Schedule of events at Neve Shalom

    Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, has announced the following events: • Goods and Services Auction will be held 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Relics from Shea Stadium with certificates of authenticity, Jets vs. Miami Dolphins tickets, a week at Rover Soccer Camp, retail store gift cards, etc., will be up for auction. Admission is $9…

  • Church to serve pancake breakfast

    The Mission Committee of Centenary United Methodist Church is sponsoring a pancake breakfast at the church, 200 HillsideAve., Metuchen, 8-11 a.m. Dec. 6. The menu includes blueberry pancakes, plain pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, orange and apple juice, coffee, tea and milk. The all-you-can-enjoy breakfast will be available for $7 per adult and…

  • Breakfast with Santa to aid EMS Dec. 14

    The Metuchen Emergency Medical Services, 1 Safety Place, Metuchen, will hold a breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 14. Santa will give out candy canes and books while members of the Metuchen EMS cook breakfast for attendees. Funds raised at the event will help to cover the cost of medical supplies,…

  • 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…

  • Metuchen winter events announced

    The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce announced that activities are planned to kick off the holiday season. There will be the annual Winter Festival Parade at 2 p.m. Nov. 30 at the corner of Brunswick Avenue and Main Street in Metuchen. Many sponsors will bring this event to the community, featuring music, floats, balloons, children…

  • Neve Shalom to host auction Dec. 6

    Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will hold its annual Goods and Services Auction at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Many items will be up for bid, including vacation homes, designer bags, theater tickets, sporting event tickets, store gift cards and much more. Also featured will be a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and other…

  • 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…

  • 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,…