Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • 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…

  • Rec Commission to hold June, July icamp program

    The Metuchen Recreation Commission is offering area children in grades two to eight an opportunity this summer to go on a hands-on technology adventure through Children’s Technology Workshop’s icamp program, which empowers youngsters to define their own camp experience. With a choice of 10 different adventures – including Mission to Mars, Fashion Designer, Animation Alive…

  • Pool memberships still available in Metuchen

    The Metuchen Municipal Pool, Lake Avenue, is still accepting membership applications for the 2006 season. Both resident and nonresident memberships are available. Those interested in purchasing a membership can go directly to the pool, which is currently open on weekends from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. In addition…

  • Library’s film festival to focus on fictional animals

    The Edison Public Library will soon be holding registration in person or by phone for the second film in its three-part summer “Amazing Animals Film Festival,” which is open to preschoolers through 15-year-olds. Registration will begin June 28 for the library’s July feature, which is scheduled for 2 p.m. July 7 at the North Edison…

  • Discussion on interfaith marriage planned June 23

    As part of Congregation Beth El’s evening services on June 23, Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg will lead a discussion on interfaith marriage and conversion to Judaism. Services begin at 7:30 p.m. The program is open to the public, and a collation will follow. The synagogue is located at 91 Jefferson Blvd. in Edison. For more…

  • Scholarships awarded through foundation

    Two high school students from Edison received scholarships last month from the David B. Crabiel Scholarship Foundation at a dinner held at the Pines Manor in Edison. William S. Plastine, a student at J.P. Stevens High School in Edison, received a $3,500 award. Runner-up Matthew Sheptuck, who attends St. Joseph’s High School in Metuchen, received…

  • Kindergarten registration under way in Metuchen

    All Metuchen children who will have reached the age of 5 by Oct. 1, 2006, are eligible for kindergarten registration. Parents/guardians who have not yet registered their children should do so at their earliest convenience. Registration and medical forms are available at the Moss School office, 16 Simpson Place, or through the school’s Web site…

  • Church to hold vacation Bible school June 26-30

    The Reformed Church of Metuchen, 150 Lake Ave., is offering vacation Bible school for children ages 3 to those who will be entering sixth grade in the fall. “Celebrate God’s Love” will run from 9 a.m. to noon June 26-30, with lunch provided every day. The program will feature music, drama, crafts and games that…

  • 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.