Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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New online course gives drivers a ‘brake’
A new online defensive driving course is now available to all New Jersey drivers. The successful completion of the interactive course will take two points off your driver’s license and provide a three-year discount on your auto insurance. Sign up at www.driversgoonline.com. This online course, which covers the same material that is currently offered in…
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Entertainment ’09 books on sale at Beth-El
Entertainment ’09 books are now being sold at Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison. The cost per book is $25, which includes $20 in ShopRite coupons and discounts at many local eateries as well as travel and retail discount. Call Scott at 732- 463-8642 to order a book
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Edison library receives grant to update computers
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has granted $1,950 to the Edison Township Public Library. This grant is part of an $8.1 million grant to keep library computers up to date. The grant will be used to update older equipment and better meet the needs of the community. For more information, visit or contact Main…
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Ticketmaster now at Menlo Park Mall
Shoppers visiting Menlo Park Mall can now take advantage of a wide array of services being offered at the new Ticketmaster retail outlet at the mall’s Guest Services booth. The recent partnership between Ticketmaster and Simon Property Group, owner of Menlo Park Mall, means shoppers will now have more convenient access to event information and…
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Citizenship workshop at Edison library Sept. 9
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. 9. Topics to be discussed include citizenship eligibility requirements; where, when and how much it costs to file an application; citizenship test preparation; the…
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Al-Anon helps family, friends of alcoholics
Al-Anon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. Anyone who is bothered by someone else’s drinking is invited to call 800-425-2666 (1- 800-4AL-ANON) or visit the New Jersey Al-Anon Web site at www.nj-al-anon.org for meeting information.
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Police crossing guards needed in Metuchen
The Metuchen Police Department is accepting applications for crossing guards. The salary is $10 per hour. Contact Patrolman David Liantonio at 732-632-8547, or Capt. Robin Rentenberg, 732-632-8548.
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Tea, ‘Pride and Prejudice’ at library
The Edison Public Library’s main branch at 340 Plainfield Ave. will host the Jane Austen Book Club at 2 p.m. Aug. 20. “Pride and Prejudice” will be discussed, and tea will be served at this program open to adults age 18 and older. Registration is limited. For more information or to register, visit the circulation…
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Meeting to discuss former Ford site on Aug. 25
The township of Edison has scheduled a continued special meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 25 in the council chambers of the municipal complex, 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison. Acontinued special meeting was called because of an application for Edison Land Investment, which is the former Ford site on Route 1. Draft plans for discussion are on…
