Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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‘Mostly Blues’ will be heard throughout town
The Metuchen Recreation Commission and the Metuchen Cultural Arts Commission will be celebrating their “Mostly Blues” summer concert series beginning Aug. 10 with Dark Songs (Jeremy Benson Band). The concerts continue with the Robert Murdock Band on Aug. 17 and Ron Kramer and the Hurricanes on Aug. 24, and conclude with the Kootz on Aug.…
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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. ‘Art in the Garden’ tour to…
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Congregation Beth El offers weekly bingo
Congregation Beth El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, conducts weekly bingo games on Wednesday evenings at 7:15 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. Admission is $1 per person. Refreshments may be purchased. For details, call the synagogue at (732) 572-2766.
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Community Bulletin Board
There’s summer savings at church thrift store Wesley United Methodist Church, 5053 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, continues its thrift store hours for the summer. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. It will be closed…
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‘Keep Kids alive, drive 25’ signs available
The Metuchen Police Department has begun a safety campaign titled “Keep Kids Alive, Drive 25.” The plastic 18-by-24-inch signs have the “Keep Kids Alive Drive 25” slogan printed on both sides. They may be loaned out for free for two to three weeks at a time to borough residents who are interested in participating in…
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‘Jungle of Jersey’ swings into libraries on Aug. 11
The Edison Public Library will hold registration in person or by phone beginning July 31 for “The Jungle of Jersey,” which is being sponsored by the Friends of the Edison Public Library. Presented by Piccirillo Sciencetelling, the program is open to children ages 4-12 with parent/caregiver. It will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 11…
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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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Library program inspires kids to read over summer
The Metuchen Public Library is encouraging children up to fifth grade to make reading a part of their daily routines this summer – through reading and being read to – by offering a summer reading club titled “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales.” Those who read for at least four hours and bring their reading logs…
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Teens can prepare for more scares at libraries
The Edison Public Library will soon be holding registration in person or by phone for the last two scary movies in its series of classic horror films titled “Teen Creature Features Horror Film Festival.” The program is open to teenagers only; no younger siblings will be admitted. Beginning Aug. 2, fright seekers can register for…
