Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • Neve Shalom slates New Year’s party, trip to A.C.

    Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will host a New Year’s Eve party on Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. The cost is $85 per couple, half price for singles, and includes food and music by Pulse Entertainment. BYOB. Reservations are required by Dec. 11. Call Lou at (732) 381-0014 or Abe (732) 494- 6427…

  • Jazz for Toys to be held Dec 7 in Metuchen

    Jeanie Bryson, daughter of Dizzy Gillespie, will perform at the Jazz for Toys concert Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. at Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Ave. The concert will feature a collection of songs to honor Gillespie’s 90th birthday. Tickets, which may be purchased at the door, are $10 for adults, $5 for students and…

  • Thrift store at church open three days a week

    The Thrift Store at Wesley United Methodist Church, 5053 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The rooms are decorated for the winter season. Moderately priced fall and winter clothing for adults and children are available for purchase. For more information…

  • Alzheimer’s caregiver support group to meet

    The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter will hold a caregiver support group meeting Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Woodbridge Public Library, Iselin Branch, 1081 Green St., Iselin section of Woodbridge; and Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at Oak Woods Senior Housing, 700 Woods Lane, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. A young wives…

  • Church to host ‘The Voice of the Prophets’

    St. James Episcopal Church, 2136 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, will host “The Voice of the Prophets” Dec. 7 at 7:15 p.m. Participants will hear a contemporary song, short Bible reading and some prayers, and conduct a candle lighting in preparation of celebrating Jesus’ birth. All are invited. For more information call (732) 985-2023.

  • Tree-lighting ceremony in Metuchen Dec. 7

    The Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce will host the borough’s annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 7. This year the tree will be located at the Borough Improvement League (BIL), 491 Middlesex Ave. Festivities will begin at 7 p.m. Main Street will be closed from Hillside to Highland avenues. Residents and visitors will gather at 442…

  • Terra Nova Garden Club offers community services

    The Terra Nova Garden Club of Edison is a nonprofit community service club that meets on the last Wednesday of each month, September through June, at 6:45 p.m. in the North Edison Library, 777 Grove Ave. A guest speaker or program about interesting topics from flower design to caring for the environment is presented at…

  • Edison libraries to hold holiday programs in Dec.

    The Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., is holding registration in person or by phone for “It’s Cookie Time!” The program, to be held Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., is open to children ages 2-5 and their parents/caregivers. No siblings will be permitted. The Edison Main Library is also holding registration for…

  • Daring Knights! program slated at Edison Library

    Edison Public Library will hold registration, in person or by phone, for “Daring Knights,” a medieval adventure of kings, princesses, dragons and the heroes who deal with them. Exciting books, a daring movie journey and a very special shield of their own awaits the children who attend. The event will be held at the North…