Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • 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…

  • YMCA to offer two-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 9 and 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…

  • Substitute MET school crossing guards needed

    The Metuchen Police Department is now taking applications for substitute school crossing guards. Full-time shifts are three hours, part time is as needed. Applications are kept on file and referred to when regular positions open up. Interested parties are asked to contact Capt. Bergen or Dispatcher Donato at the Metuchen Police Department. (732) 632-8500.

  • St. Francis Lenten series to meet each Thursday

    The Most Rev. Edward T. Hughes, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Metuchen, will conduct a six-part Lenten series on the Thursdays of Lent at St. Francis Cathedral, 32 Elm Ave., Metuchen. Hughes will be celebrant and homilist at the 12:10 p.m. Mass. Theme is “The Eucharist.” All are welcome.

  • ‘It’s Raining Books!’ in April at Edison libraries

    Beginning April 5, the children’s department of the Edison Public Library will hold registration in person or by phone for children ages 2-5 with parent/caregiver for “Umbrellas Up! It’s Raining Books!” Youngsters will experience an April “shower” of stories, songs and crafts. Registration is limited and open to Edison residents only. Programs are as follows:…

  • Substitute MET school crossing guards needed

    The Metuchen Police Department is now taking applications for substitute school crossing guards. Full-time shifts are three hours, part time is as needed. Applications are kept on file and referred to when regular positions open up. Interested parties are asked to contact Capt. Bergen or Dispatcher Donato at the Metuchen Police Department. (732) 632-8500.

  • Library to present foreign films for spring festival

    The Friends of the Edison Public Library is sponsoring the spring International Film Festival. The films, which have English subtitles, will be shown at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings at the Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave. To reserve seats, call the library at (732) 287-2298, ext. 1. Movies are as follows: • April 13…

  • St. Francis Lenten series to meet each Thursday

    The Most Rev. Edward T. Hughes, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Metuchen, will conduct a six-part Lenten series on the Thursdays of Lent at St. Francis Cathedral, 32 Elm Ave., Metuchen. Hughes will be celebrant and homilist at the 12:10 p.m. Mass. Theme is “The Eucharist.” All are welcome.