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…

  • Metuchen H.S. class of ’53 to hold reunion Oct. 11

    The Metuchen High School class of 1953 will hold its 55-year reunion at the Clarion Hotel, Route 27 south, Edison, at 6 p.m. Oct. 11. For more information, contact Joan (Schwartzkopf) Mandel at 908-689-3335 or [email protected], or Ernie Docs at 732-549-9404.

  • St. Francis School to mark 80 years of service

    From its beginnings in 1928 at the end of the roaring ’20’s through the Depression Era, World War II, and the new millennium, St. Francis Cathedral School continues as a primary school that provides the highest commitment to excellence for students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. The school is inviting alumni, graduates of the Confraternity…

  • Congregation Beth El offers weekly bingo

    Congregation Beth El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, conducts weekly bingo games on Wednesday evenings at 7:15 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. Admission is $1 per person. Refreshments may be purchased. For details, call the synagogue at 732- 985-7272.