Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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Senior citizens club slates business meeting, events
The Woodbridge Senior Citizens Club will hold its next business meeting on March 15. A luncheon is planned for March 8 at The Forge in Woodbridge in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and the group will also visit Showboat Casino in Atlantic City on March 13 (nonmembers welcome). In addition, a luncheon/show by Ace in…
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Church thrift Store has spring clothing, Sat. hours
The Wesley Thrift Store is an outreach service of the Wesley United Methodist Church, 5053 Woodbridge Ave., Edison (732-738-0232). In the next few weeks the shelves will be stocked with spring clothing of all kinds and accessories to match. Also, the store has resumed Saturday hours, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thanks to all…
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J.P. Stevens readies for March ‘Comedy Blast’
The J.P. Stevens Hawks Baseball Diamond Club of J.P. Stevens High School, Edison, will present “Comedy Blast Inc.: An Evening of Stand-Up Comedy” on March 17, featuring comics Johnny Watson, Jim Johnson and Mike Milton. The event is for adults only and will be held at the Edison First Aid Squad, New Dover Road. Doors…
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JFVS announces elder care now available
The Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County announces the availability of an elderly care program for those with memory loss and varying degrees of dementia. Transportation is provided. Fees are charged on a sliding scale. Program includes meals, snacks and activities. For more information, call (732) 777-1940.
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Edison Garden Club to host High Tea April 28
The Edison Garden Club will hold its fourth annual High Tea on April 28. This year’s theme is “Island Paradise.” Guest speaker will be Cynthia Lin, a garden club member and owner of the Raritan Valley Florist & Garden Center in Edison. Proceeds from the tea will benefit Rutgers University students who are interested in…
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Newark’s ‘Chinatown’ comes to Edison library
The Edison Main Library will host “When Newark Had a Chinatown,” an ongoing exhibit celebrating Chinese heritage and culture. The exhibit will run from March 9 through April 20 and is presented by the Sumei Art Center of Newark. The library is located at 340 Plainfield Ave.
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Celebrate NJ launches 2007 poster contest
In an effort to highlight New Jersey talent, Celebrate NJ, a grassroots movement to instill pride in the Garden State, is accepting entries for its 2007 Poster Contest as part of the “365 Reasons to Celebrate NJ” campaign. The contest invites participants to design a poster that reflects their reason to Celebrate New Jersey. The…
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Metuchen cops seeking crossing guards
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 call Patrolman David Liantonio at (732) 632-8547 for applications. Applicants must have their own transportation.
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Playing for a cause
PHOTOSBY SCOTT PILLING Staff Above, Andrew Liss, a social studies teacher at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Edison, discusses micro lending at a faculty/student basketball game to raise money for a micro-lending project in Africa. At left, Mrs. Kondilas, a staff member at Thomas Jefferson, looks to set up a pass during the March 9 game.
