Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • ‘Wizard of Menlo Park’ topic for historical society

    The Metuchen-Edison Historical Society is sponsoring a program titled “Thomas A. Edison: The Wizard of Menlo Park” at 1:30 p.m. April 24 at the Old Franklin School (Borough Improvement League building), 491 Middlesex Ave (Route 27), Metuchen. Jack Stanley of the Edison Light Tower Museum will present the program. Artifacts and historical items relating to…

  • Callback schedule set for Plays-in-the-Park’s shows

    Plays-in-the-Park, Roosevelt Park, Edison, will hold callbacks for its upcoming productions as follows: • “Miss Saigon” — 7 p.m. April 25 and 26; • “Aida” — 7 p.m. April 27 and 28 • “Dreamgirls” — 7 p.m. April 29 and 10 a.m. April 30; and • Ensemble callbacks — April 30 at 1 p.m. for…

  • YMCA holding K-8 day camp registration

    The Metuchen Branch YMCA, 65 High St., is holding open registration for children in grades K-8. The camp also offers a Leaders in Training program for young adults in grades 9-10. Specialty camps are available as well. Camp begins the week of June 2 and runs through Sept. 2. Cost per child for traditional camp…

  • 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…

  • Food pantry in need of immediate donations

    The Jewish Family & Vocational Service (JF&VS) of Middlesex County, which has provided emergency food packages to individuals and families in the county through its kosher food pantry, is seeking immediate donations of nonperishable staples. The pantry is in dire need of pasta, tomato sauces, jelly, macaroni and cheese, coffee, tea, hot and cold cereals,…

  • YMCA to offer one-day driver-safety program

    The Metuchen Branch YMCA, 65 High St., is holding a two-day AARP driver-safety program from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16 to help individuals improve their driving skills. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate, which will entitle them to a 5-percent discount on their automobile insurance. Cost is $10…

  • Local preschool slates open house April 9

    Oak Tree Nursery School, 445 Plainfield Road, Edison, is holding an open house from 2-4 p.m. April 9 to celebrate both its 35th anniversary and the Week of the Young Child, which focuses public attention on the rights and needs of young children. Former teachers and students will be on hand for the occasion. Visitors…

  • Funeral home to offer free bereavement support

    The Costello-Runyon Funeral Home, 568 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, is offering a bereavement support group. These ongoing sessions will be held every Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The program, which is free of charge, will take place at the funeral home. Carol Burner, a certified grief recovery specialist, will facilitate the program. A professional…

  • Local Lutheran church has Sat. thrift shop hours

    St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, located at the top of the hill on Pleasant Avenue (off Amboy Avenue), Edison, has announced its thrift shop hours. The store is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, where shoppers can find bargains on clothing, household items and gifts. Donations are accepted during hours of operation. For more…