Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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Civilian Conservation Corps’ program Nov. 12
The Metuchen-Edison Historical Society is sponsoring a program titled “Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)” at 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave. The public is invited to hear Peter Osborne of the Minisink Valley Historical Society speak on the CCC’s legacy in New Jersey, and to learn about President Franklin D.…
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Cats, kittens available for immediate adoption
Friends of Homeless Animals, an organization based in Metuchen that is dedicated to finding loving families for homeless cats and kittens, has healthy felines available for immediate adoption throughout Monmouth and Middlesex counties. The animals – all of which have visited a veterinarian and received their initial vaccinations – are available through the adoption center…
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Jewish family service seeks volunteers, drivers
Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County needs caring volunteers to work with older adults at its Cameo and Elderday programs. Both groups meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison. Programs include arts and crafts, music and dance (piano available), lectures…
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Funeral home providing free bereavement support
The Costello-Runyon Funeral Home, 568 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, continues to offer a bereavement support group. Ongoing sessions are held every Wednesday and Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. to noon, as well as Wednesday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. The program, which is free of charge, takes place at the funeral home. Carol Burner, a certified grief…
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Metuchen YMCA slates fall events
The following events will be sponsored by the Metuchen Branch YMCA. Call (732) 548-2044, and the extension if listed, or visit the Web site Metuchen-EdisonYMCA.org. + Middlesex County Knitting Meet-Up Group meets on the first Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m. No fee to join. + Moms Walking Club, for moms with small children, will…
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Kids’ magic show slated Nov. 3 at Moss School
Metuchen Youth Development Inc. is hosting its annual holiday magic show for children at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at Moss School, 16 Simpson Place, Metuchen (use Bounty Street entrance at back of school). Proceeds from the event will go toward educating teens about substance abuse. Cost is $5 per person. Children ages 12 and under…
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Salon to hold fundraiser for ailing police officer
The All About U Salon and Spa at 285 Central Avenue will hold a fundraiser Nov. 6 for Lt. Angelo Donato, a longtime borough police auxiliary officer who suffered a stroke and remains in a coma. All proceeds from 4-8 p.m. will go to the Donato family. No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome. For…
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Community Bulletin Board
Arts society names 2006 Fall Artist of the Season The Edison Arts Society (EAS) is honoring watercolorist Mary Ellen Brennan, of Monroe, as its 2006 Fall Artist of the Season. Brennan has donated numerous hours at the “Gardens of the Garden State” Art and Photography exhibit at Menlo Park Mall in Edison, and also contributed…
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Community Bulletin Board
Fall foreign film festival at Metuchen library The Metuchen Public Library continues its fall foreign film festival on Nov. 6, with the 2005 German film “The Edukators.” Would-be social revolutionaries and roommates Jan and Peter have a unique way of carrying out their protests against the status quo. Breaking into mansions at night, they don’t…
