Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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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…
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‘Library Lapsit’ at Clara Barton on Wednesdays
The Edison Public Library Clara Barton Branch, 141 Hoover Ave., will present “Library Lapsit” at 10 a.m. Wednesdays, March 26-April 9. The half-hour program, for children 1 year of age and their caregivers, consists of songs, stories and activities. This is a drop-in program with limited space, so participants are asked to arrive early. No…
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‘Autism and PDD’ slated for April 2 at library
The North Edison Public Library, 777 Grove Ave., will present “Autism and PDD: Fact, Myth and New Insights” at 7 p.m. April 2. Jill Harris, director of psychology and coordinator of the Autism Center of Excellence at Children’s Specialized Hospital, will present information about the causes of and treatments for autism and other pervasive development…
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‘Ab Crunch Challenge’ to raise money for hospital
Lady of America fitness center, 1199 Amboy Ave., will be hosting an “Ab Crunch Challenge”March 29 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Participants will raise money for the hospital by recruiting friends and family to sponsor them in their effort. Gym members and nonmembers are invited to participate. Afree 10-week training…
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South Asian Women’s group to host dinner
Manavi, a New Jersey-based women’s rights organization committed to end violence and exploitation against South Asian women living in the U.S., will host its 23rd annual Community Dinner at 6:30 p.m. March 29 at Akbar Restaurant, 21 Cortland St., Edison. The guest speaker for the evening will be Bhairavi Desai, co-founder and director of the…
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Metuchen’s townwide garage sale April 12
The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 10th annual spring townwide garage sale April 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is April 13. Metuchen residents can pick up registration forms at the Metuchen Train Station, Metuchen Public Library, Metuchen Savings Bank, Boyt Drugs or the Chamber of Commerce office. Forms…
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Spelling bee is open to students in grades K-12
SCORE! Educational Centers will hold a free spelling bee for Metuchen-area students 6-8 p.m. March 28 at the Metuchen YMCA, 65 High St. The event is open to children in grades kindergarten through 12. Students will be asked to spell grade-appropriate words in a group setting. Prizes will be awarded for the best speller in…
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Tricky tray March 28 at J.P. Stevens H.S.
Edison Township Education Association will sponsor a tricky tray fundraiser on March 28 at J.P. Stevens High School, 855 GroveAve., Edison. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The event is open only to adults, age 18 and over. Admission is $10 and includes a sheet of 25 raffle tickets. Additional tickets may be purchased at…
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Project Child Find helps kids with special needs
The Edison Public School District provides evaluation service to resident children ages 3-21 who appear to have significant problems in communication, social-emotional or learning areas, through Project Child Find. Evaluation services are available to preschoolers; highlymobile students with disabilities, such as migrant and homeless students; and to students who may be disabled even though they…
