Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • Intro to autism slated for Feb. 25 at Edison library

    “Introduction to the Diagnosis of Autism” will be presented at the Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. by Dr. Jesse Mintz, a neuro-developmental pediatrician in East Brunswick. The library has received an award from the Infolink Library Cooperative to design “Welcoming Library Spaces for the Autism Community and Their Families”…

  • Registration for family ski trip due Feb. 15

    The Edison Recreation Department is hosting a family ski and snow tubing trip for Edison residents to Shawnee Mountain, Pa., on Feb. 23. The departure time is 8 a.m. from the Stelton Community Center, 328 PlainfieldAve., and the return time will be approximately 6 p.m. Skiing is $42 for lift tickets or $65 for first-time…

  • Metuchen Civilian Police Academy class to begin

    The Metuchen Civilian Police Academy’s spring semester class will begin on March 11. The free class teaches residents what it is like to be a Metuchen police officer through role-playing scenarios, officer ride-alongs, and regular classroom lectures. The class meets Tuesday evenings and is open to Metuchen residents only. To find out more about the…

  • Funeral home providing free bereavement support

    The Costello-Runyon Funeral Home, 568 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, continues to offer a bereavement support group. Ongoing sessions are held every Wednesday and Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. to noon, as well as Wednesday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. The program, which is free of charge, takes place at the funeral home. Carol Burner, a certified grief…

  • Thrift store open at Methodist church

    The Thrift Store atWesley UnitedMethodist Church, 5053WoodbridgeAve., 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 clothing for adults and children. For more information, call (732) 738-0232

  • 13-year-olds can receive free YMCA membership

    TheMetuchen Branch YMCAis offering free one-year full-privilege memberships to all 13-year-olds who reside in Metuchen and south Edison. The age of 13 has proved to be an important time for children to remain active and gain lifelong healthy fitness habits. This initiative will allow Metuchen and south Edison 13-year-olds to strengthen behaviors of being active…

  • See world’s ugliest dog at SuperPetExpo Feb 8-10

    SuperPetExpo, a shopping extravaganza for pet lovers, will be held at theNew Jersey Convention Center, Edison, 4-9 p.m. Feb 8., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 9, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 10. Over 200 exhibitors, including inventors, will be selling pet products not traditionally found in pet stores. Special events include Ultimate…

  • Garden club provides community services

    The TerraNovaGardenClub ofEdison is a nonprofit community service club that meets on the lastWednesday of eachmonth, September through June, at 6:45 p.m. in the North Edison Library, 777 GroveAve. A guest speaker or program about interesting topics fromflower design to caring for the environment is presented at most meetings. The club also devotes time to…

  • St. James to celebrate Ash Wednesday Feb. 6

    St. James Episcopal/Anglican Church, 2136 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, will celebrate twoAshWednesday services on Feb. 6, at noon and 7:30 p.m., to mark the start of the Lenten season.