Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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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…
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Job seekers support group meets every Thursday
The NOVA (New Opportunities for Vocational Advancement) Job Seekers support group – the vocational and employment services department of Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County – meets every Thursday from 10-11:30 a.m. at the JFVS, 515 Plainfield Ave., Edison, to network and share ideas and contacts. For further information, call Diane Markowitz…
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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…
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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…
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Edison Arts Society slates holiday event
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,…
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Library program on new Medicaid rules Nov. 28
The Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will present “New Medicaid Rules for Long-Term Care Planning” at 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. on Nov. 28. Donald D. Vanarelli, a certified elder law attorney, will discuss planning techniques for qualifying for government-assisted programs. To register or for more information, call Vanarelli’s law office at…
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Metuchen police need school 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 Officer David Liantonio at (732) 632-8547 or Capt. Robin Rentenberg at (732) 632-8548. Applicants must have their own transportation.
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Metuchen Rec holding summer course registration
The Metuchen Recreation Commission is now accepting registration for various summer programs, including tennis lessons, science workshops, wrestling, soccer camp, kinder karate, kids’ fitness, drama, guitar lessons and a ponyshare program. For a complete list of offerings, visit the Metuchen Web site at www.metuchen.org, or call the commission at (732) 632-8502 for further information.
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Adult book club being offered through YMCA
The Metuchen Branch YMCA, 65 High St., has formed a book club for adults, which meets at 7 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month. There is no charge to participate. To register, call the YMCA at (732) 548-2044, or e-mail [email protected].
