Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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Neve Shalom to hold services, host barbecue
Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will hold Erev Tisha B’Av services on Aug. 9 after Mincha at 7:15 p.m. followed by a D’Var Torah by Rabbi 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 and…
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‘Bee’ a Reader! program open to ages 2-5
Edison Public Library began registration in person or by phone July 14 for “Bee” a Reader! The program is open to children ages 2 to 5 years with parent or caregiver. Participants will learn all about New Jersey’s state insects as they “buzz” through stories and other activities, and find out why the bee is…
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Autism fair to be held at Roosevelt Park July 19
A Community Challenge Resource Fair for those needing information about autism and resources available will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 19 at Kiddie Keep Well Camp, Roosevelt Park, 35 Roosevelt Drive, Edison. For information or to participate in the fair, call 732-525-1930, 732-887-0194 or email [email protected].
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Hebrew Speaking Club to hold free meeting July 27
The next Chug Ivrit (Hebrew Speaking Club) for intermediate to advanced Hebrew speakers will meet at 10 a.m. July 27 at the home of Eli Leiter and Rosey Bell, 134 Highland Ave., Edison. Back by popular demand, Yitzhak and Nadav Salomon will be guest speakers. Chug Ivrit is sponsored by the Raritan Valley Chapter of…
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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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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., 7 p.m. Aug 13.Reserve a seat by calling the library at 732-287-2298, ext. 1, or sign up at the circulation desk.
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MCC adds new baking and pastry certification
Middlesex County College, Edison, has added a new certificate program in Baking and Pastry Arts. Courses in this 18-credit offering include Baking Fundamentals; Food Service Sanitation; Professional Pastry Techniques; Cakes, Decorating and Specialty Techniques; and a baking and pastry arts externship. Students also take an elective from the Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management program. The…
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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…
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Metuchen H.S. to hold 30-year reunion
Metuchen High School’s class of 1978 will hold a reunion on Saturday, Oct. 4, 7- 11 p.m. at The Clarion Hotel, soon to be renamed The Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Edison on Route 27 south. The Metuchen Country Fair will be held the same day. Complete details are available at www.alumniclass.com, then New Jersey, then…
