Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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Chamber to host state of town address Jan. 28
The Edison Chamber of Commerce presented a full year’s worth of activities and services for the greater Edison business community, and provided value-added benefits for the members. The last 2007 event was the holiday party on Dec. 3, hosted by Outback Steakhouse, where over 70 people attended. The next major event will be a ticketed…
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Library to host kids’ programs, exhibit quilt
The North Edison Public Library will host “Library Lapsit,” a half-hour program of songs, stories and activities for children age 1 year and their parents/caregivers. This is a drop-in program with limited space, so participants should arrive early. Siblings are not permitted. The program will be held Jan. 15, 22 and 29 at 10 a.m.…
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Crossing guards needed in Metuchen
The Metuchen Police Department is looking for residents who are interested in becoming crossing guards. The starting salary is $9.50 an hour. For more information, call Capt. Robin Rentenberg at (732) 632-8548 or Patrolman David Liantonio at (732) 632-8547 for applications. Applicants must have their own transportation.
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‘Artists’ Hands’ exhibit on display at arts society
The Edison Arts Society, Raritan Center Business Park, 340 Raritan Center Parkway, is showing the “Artists’ Hands” exhibit, an exhibition of members’ works. The exhibit is structured around Mark Harris’ ongoing series of photographs of artists’ hands. Also on display are works from Linda LaStella, Mary Ellen Brennan, Christiane Silla, Ray Skibinski, Frank Gubernat, Jean…
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Edison to observe MLK with ‘The Meeting’
DunbarRepertoryCompanywill present a production of “TheMeeting,” to commemorate the birthday of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at the Stelton Community Center, 328 PlainfieldAve., Edison, at noon Jan. 19. Light refreshments will be offered following the ceremony. The nationally acclaimed play brings together the two greatest minds of the Civil Rights movement – Martin…
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See world’s ugliest dog at SuperPetExpo Feb 8-10
SuperPetExpo, a shopping extravaganza for pet lovers, will be held at the New Jersey Convention Center, Edison, Feb 8-10. Over 200 exhibitors, including inventors, will be selling pet products not traditionally found in pet stores. Special events include Ultimate Air Dogs, World Famous Chicken Man, The World’s Ugliest Dog, The New Jersey Bird Man, and…
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YMCA offers free membership to 13-year-olds
The Metuchen Branch YMCA is 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…
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Congregation Beth El offers weekly bingo
Congregation Beth El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, conducts weekly bingo games on Wednesday evenings at 7:15 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. Admission is $1 per person. Refreshments may be purchased. For details, call the synagogue at (732) 985-7272.
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Chamber of Commerce slates dinner-dance
The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 55th annual installation dinner-dance 7-11 pm Jan. 12 at the Sheraton at Woodbridge Place in Iselin. Awards will be presented to the Organization of the Year, Edison Memorial Tower Corp., Citizen of the Year, retiring Metuchen Mayor Edmund O’Brien, and the Chamber Distinguished Service Award to…
