Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • Historical society kicks off fall programs

    The Metuchen-Edison Historical Society kicks off its fall series of historical programs with “A History of the First Baptist Church of Metuchen” on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 2 p.m. at the church, 225 Middlesex Ave. (Route 27), Metuchen. Church historian Marilyn Langholff will lead a presentation that will include people sharing memories of the church…

  • Caregiver Support Night at JFK Hartwyck

    JFK Hartwyck and JFK Haven Hospice are sponsoring a Caregiver Support Night 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, on the covered patio at JFK Hartwyck at Oak Tree, located at 2048 Oak Tree Road, Edison. All caregivers from the community are invited to attend the event, which will include refreshments and relaxation techniques along with coping…

  • Citizenship workshop at Edison library Sept. 23

    Immigration and Refugee Services at Jewish Family and Vocation Services of Middlesex County will offer a free citizenship workshop at the North Edison Library, 777 Grove Ave., Edison, 7 p.m. Sept. 23. Topics to be discussed include citizenship eligibility requirements; where, when and how much it costs to file an application; citizenship test preparation; the…

  • Metuchen’s next Cruise Night is Sept. 3

    The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its final Cruise Night for 2008 6-9 p.m. Sept. 3, with a rain date of Sept. 10, in downtown Metuchen. The event will feature classic cruisers and memories of days gone by. Over 60 real beauties lined the streets in August, and it is anticipated that the…

  • Firefighters to collect for muscular dystrophy

    Edison firefighters will conduct their annual “Fill the Boot” coin drive on Saturday, Aug. 30. Donations can be given to the firefighters who will be at Parsonage Road and James Street near Route 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Helping the Muscular Dystrophy Association is a year-round activity for the members of the Edison…

  • Hospice to hold open house for volunteers

    The Haven Hospice Program at Solaris Health System, servicing Middlesex, Union and parts of Monmouth and Somerset counties, will host an open house 6 p.m. Sept. 25 in the third-floor conference room of JFK Medical Center, 65 James St., Edison. The event will offer information about opportunities that will put volunteer’s special skills and valuable…

  • BBQ, ‘Praying with Lior’ film at Neve Shalom

    Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen will hold a “Friday Night Alive” service Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m., Kabbalat Shabbat service with instruments and singing and a welcome-back barbecue catered by Mark’s Gourmet Café. Attendees may bring their own wine, and dress in jeans and informal clothes. The cost is $16 for adults, $8 for…

  • Metuchen garden club to meet Sept. 2

    The Garden Club of Metuchen will meet on the first Tuesday of each month at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave. The group’s next meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For more information and for the club’s daytime schedule, call 732-548-7559.

  • Congregation Beth-El to host barbecue on Sept. 12

    The Men’s Club of Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will host a “Welcome Back Bar-B-Que” on Friday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and under. Prospective members are invited to be the club’s guests. Shabbat services will begin at 7:30 p.m. Those who…