Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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JCC to honor Israeli culture and tradition
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, Edison, will host Celebrate 2008, honoring 60 years of Israel’s culture and tradition. The opening-night ceremony for the weeklong event will be held at 8:30 p.m. April 5. For hours and more information, call (732) 494-3232.
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Story hour, National Library Week at library
Edison Public Library will hold registration in person or by phone beginning April 7 for Preschool Storyhour. The four-week program, open to children 3-5 years of age, features stories, music, finger plays, simple crafts and films based on different topics each week. Programs are as follows: Main Library, Tuesdays, April 15- May 6, at 10:30…
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Thrift store open at Methodist church
The Thrift Store at Wesley United Methodist Church, 5053 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, is open Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store features knick-knacks, toys jewelry and clothing for adults and children. For more information, call (732) 738-0232
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Museum to host auction fundraiser April 19
The Metlar-Bodine House, Piscataway, will hold its 17th annual benefit auction and dinner April 19 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 121 Centennial Ave., Piscataway. Proceeds will go to the Rebuilding Our Past campaign for the ongoing restoration of the museum, a National and State Registered Historic Landmark, which was damaged by a fire in 2003.…
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Talk at library to focus on agoraphobia, anxiety
Kathleen Ostertag, of Panic Relief Inc., will present “Overcoming Fears, Anxiety and Agoraphobia” at the Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave.,April 8 at 7 p.m. The workshop is designed for those who experience panic and anxiety, as well as family and friends who support them. Those interested may sign up at the circulation desk or…
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‘Folk Dances of China’ slated for April 19
Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Folklife Program for New Jersey will present “Folk Dances of China” with Huaxia Edison Dance Troupe at J.P. Stevens High School, 855 GroveAve., Edison, at 2 p.m.April 19. The Huaxia Edison Dance Troupe presents traditional folk dances representing the ethnic groups and the rich traditions of China.…
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Donate blood and get two free Mets tickets April 6
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, has issued a critical need for blood.Area hospitals are operating at a 15 percent deficit in the blood supply. While NJBS has not yet cut back on shipments to the 60 area hospitals it supplies with blood, blood products and services, they are…
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Women Helping Women to sponsor support groups
Women HelpingWomen, 224 Main St., Metuchen, sponsors the following support groups. • Coping with Separation and Divorce Group, Mondays, 7:30-9 p.m. • Personal Growth and Self-Esteem Group, Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m. Women Helping Women is a nonprofit organization devoted to empowering generations, one life at a time. Women Helping Women serves more than 5,000 women, girls…
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Anti-bullying workshop for kids March 29
An anti-bullying workshop will be held March 29 at 1 p.m. at the Black Belt Institute, 23 New St., Metuchen. The workshop is presented by the nonprofit Kicks Are for Kids Inc. The program will run an hour to 90 minutes. The workshop will be conducted instructors from Black Belt Institute, with the focus on…
