Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • Woodbridge tree lighting to be held Dec. 7

    Woodbridge Township will hold its holiday tree lighting ceremony Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony will take place at Woodbridge town hall, 1 Main St., and will feature holiday chorus selections by the Menlo Park Terrace School 19 Chorus. Refreshments will be served on the second floor atrium of town hall. Other holiday events…

  • Concerto competition seeks young musicians

    The Livingston Symphony Orchestra, Livingston, is issuing an invitation to talented young musicians in the area to participate in its 32nd annual concerto competition. The competition will be held Jan. 7 (snow date Jan. 14). The deadline for applications is Dec. 14. The winner will perform as soloist with the orchestra at a March 31…

  • Habitat for Humanity now seeking applicants

    Middlesex County Habitat for Humanity is seeking applicants to become homeowners of houses to be constructed by the organization and its volunteers. Plans are currently under way to construct two five-bedroom houses in Old Bridge for larger families, though families of all sizes are encouraged to apply in anticipation of future construction projects. To qualify…

  • Council seeks inquiry into bid process

    Pizzi, Ricigliano are pushing for a criminal investigation BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer Edison Township Council members Salvatore Pizzi and Antonia Ricigliano have asked the state attorney general and Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office to investigate “potential criminal action” against Mayor Jun Choi regarding the bid process for a computer contract that was recently the subject…

  • Animal rescue group needs holiday volunteers

    Angel PAWS is in need of volunteers to help wrap gifts at Barnes & Noble in Menlo Park Mall, Edison. This is a critical time for the group to raise funds to be prepared for the year ahead. During this time of giving, the group ask volunteers to consider giving a few hours of their…

  • Local church slates garage sale Dec. 2

    Grace Reformed Church, 2815 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, will hold a community garage sale from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 2. The sale will consist of goods from 21 families. For more information, call (732) 287-0084 or (732) 248-1499.

  • Kiwanis Club to host dinner with Santa Dec. 5

    The Edison Kiwanis Club is kicking off the holiday season by hosting a spaghetti dinner with Santa from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. Proceeds will go to various local charities. The menu consists of spaghetti and sauce, salad, beverage and dessert. Cost is $8 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and $5 for children. Photos…

  • Christmas play Dec. 9-10 at local Christian center

    Abundant Life Christian Center, 2195 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, will present a Christmas play, “In Search of the Star,” by the center’s Necole Milone at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10. The program includes a children’s performance titled “The Candles of Christmas.” Tickets are $3 in advance and $5 at the door. Kids ages 2 and…

  • Edison Arts Society slates holiday spectacular Dec. 3

    The Edison Arts Society will present its holiday spectacular, “Jingle All the Way,” at 2 p.m. Dec. 3 in the J.P. Stevens High School auditorium, 855 Grove Ave., Edison. The performance features more than 150 students from six area dance schools: Yvonne’s School of Dance in Edison, Jo-Ann’s Studio of Dance and Spotlight on Dance,…