Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • Register for ‘Into the Pumpkin Patch’ at library

    The Edison Public Library will hold registration in person or by phone beginning Oct. 22 for “Into the Pumpkin Patch!” The program, to be held at the Edison main branch, 340 Plainfield Ave., Oct 29 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., is open to children ages 2-5 with parents/caregivers. The event will feature stories, songs,…

  • ‘Fairy Godmother’ program at Edison library

    Edison Public Library will hold registration in person or by phone beginning Oct. 17 for “The Youngest Fairy Godmother Ever!,” based on the story of the same title by Stephen Krensky. This program is open to children in kindergarten through third grade. Mavis wants to be a fairy godmother when she grows up because she…

  • Pumpkin picking

    CHRIS KELLY staff Joe Burro, of Edison, and Melanie Minuth, of Rahway, walk on a hilltop looking for pumpkins during a trip to Battleview Orchards, Freehold Township, on Sunday.

  • Edison slates parade and party for Halloween

    Edison’s 20th annual township Halloween parade and party will be held at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center, 1070 Grove Ave., Edison, Oct. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual Colorful Costume Parade will begin the Halloween party at 11:30 a.m. Township children between the age of 2 and the sixth grade along…

  • Kinder Soccer to begin at Myrtle Field Oct 12

    The Metuchen Recreation Commission and Fun Fitness are offering a six-week soccer program for children ages 3-5. Kinder Soccer is designed as an introduction to the game of soccer. Coaches provide fun drills to teach children to listen to instruction, follow directions, be part of a team and learn good sportsmanship while learning the basics…

  • Library to host ‘Monster Hop’ for kids and families

    Edison Public Library will hold registration in person or by phone beginning Oct. 15 for “Family Time: Monster Hop.” The program is open to children from preschool through sixth grade and their families. Enjoy spooky music stories and films this Halloween season. Registration is limited, and is open to Edison residents only. Monster Hop will…

  • YMCA announces Oct. activities, Broadway trip

    The Metuchen YMCA, 65 High St., will host a Health Forum 1-2 p.m. Oct. 11, 18, and 25. For details, call Jean Vick at (732) 548-2044, ext. 217. The YMCA will host a “Haunted Cape May” trip Oct. 24. The tour bus will meet at the Metuchen Municipal Pool parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and…

  • Center offers Friday-night discussions on spirituality

    The Eckankar Center holds public presentations and discussions on spirituality in everyday life Friday evenings from 8-9 p.m. at the center, 3 Lincoln Highway (Route 27), Suite 102, Edison. Topics include “The Amazing Toolbox of Life,” “Accepting Spiritual Guidance,” “Dreams: A Doorway to Heaven” and “Past Lives: Have You Lived Before?” For more information, call…

  • Subway offering free sub for blood donation

    Merrill Lynch is sponsoring a blood drive Oct. 23 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The bloodmobile bus will be parked in the lot at 333 Thornall St. in Edison and is open to the entire community. Each donor will receive a coupon for a free 6-inch sub from Subway. As the demand for transfusions…