Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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Poetry reading at Edison library Aug. 13
Rowan University student and Edison resident Joseph Carlough will be reading some of his award-winning poetry, plus a short story, at the Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. Reserve a seat by calling the library at 732-287-2298, ext. 1, or sign up at the circulation desk.
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Blood donors needed for Aug. 9 blood drive
Masons Mount Zion Lodge No. 135, 483 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will host a blood drive 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 9. New Jersey Blood Services is issuing an emergency appeal for blood due to critically low supplies in area hospitals. Those with O negative and B negative blood types are especially urged to make a donation.…
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Holistic moms meeting scheduled for Aug. 13
The Holistic Moms Network, Middlesex County chapter, will host its monthly meeting 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Metuchen Library, 480 Middlesex Ave (Route 27). This informal meeting is for all members and prospective members to discuss the future of the chapter, give ideas for events and speakers; meet new (and old) members and share…
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60th birthday of rabbi, Israel to be celebrated
Israel recently celebrated its 60th birthday as an independent nation, and Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg, along with several members of congregation Beth-El, Edison, are also celebrating their 60th birthdays this year. A special birthday Kiddish will be held Aug. 16 following Saturday morning services. If interested in attending, RSVP to Congregation Beth-El at 732-985-7272 or…
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Chamber to host golf outing, Carnegie course
The Edison Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the following events: • Networking golf outing — 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 11, Colonia Country Club, Colonia.• “How To/Training: Building Skills To Achieve Your Goals/Dale Carnegie Course” — 8-9:30 a.m. Aug. 19, Edison Chamber conference room, 336 Raritan Center Parkway, Edison For more information, call 732-738- 9482 or…
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Israeli movie to be shown Aug. 9 at Beth-El
Congregation Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, will show the movie “Ushpizin,” an Israeli drama, 9 p.m. Aug. 9. Tisha B’Av services will follow the movie. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 732-985-7272 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Neve Shalom to hold services, host barbecue
Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will hold Erev Tisha B’Av services Aug. 9 after Mincha at 7:15 p.m. followed by a D’Var Torah by Rabbi Gerald L. Zelizer and chanting of the Book of Lamentations. On Aug. 10, Tisha B’Av services will begin at 9 a.m., including a Torah service. The annual Family Day…
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Poetry reading at Edison library Aug. 13
Rowan University student and Edison resident Joseph Carlough will be reading some of his award-winning poetry, plus a short story, at the Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. Reserve a seat by calling the library at 732-287-2298, ext. 1, or sign up at the circulation desk.
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Bus trips, Shakespeare, concerts this summer
The Metuchen Cultural Arts Commission has planned the following events for August: • Aug. 8 – Summer Concert Series at the senior center, 8 p.m. • Aug. 9 – Shakespeare in the Park: “Richard II,” at Tommy’s Pond, 5 p.m. • Aug. 13 – Summer bus trip to the Brooklyn Museum. The bus will depart…
