Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • DEP offers free trees to local groups, nonprofits

    In celebration of Arbor Day, local organizations and nonprofit groups are invited to join communities across the Garden State in planting tube-seedling trees to improve the environment. The New Jersey Community Forestry Program in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service is offering up to 98 free trees per group. To obtain an application, groups are…

  • Multiple Sclerosis support groups offered

    The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Mid-Jersey Chapter offers several support groups in Middlesex County. The chapter’s self-help groups provide individuals with MS, their families and caregivers a chance to discuss concerns and experiences in an informal setting. For more information, call the telephone numbers indicated or (800) FIGHTMS. The schedule for group meetings is as…

  • N.J. Conservative GOP to hold candidates’ forum

    The New Jersey Conservative GOP of Middlesex County is sponsoring a candidates’ forum at 7 p.m. March 30 at the Victorian Manor, 2863 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. Candidates will be questioned by Star-Ledger political writer Paul Mulshine, as well as presidents of the GOP Seniors, Women’s GOP and New Jersey Conservative GOP, all Middlesex Republican organizations.…

  • Church to celebrate 15th anniversary of its pastor

    New Hope Baptist Church, 45 Hampton St., Metuchen, will be celebrating the 15th pastoral anniversary of its senior pastor, the Rev. Ronald L. Owens, on April 15. In honor of the pastor, the anniversary committee is planning a banquet and also preparing a souvenir journal to highlight memorable moments in his ministry. To place an…

  • 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…

  • Edison readies for 2005 St. Paddy’s celebration

    The Edison Recreation Department, together with Mayor George A. Spadoro and the Edison Council, is sponsoring the town’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Irish Flag Raising Ceremony, March 17. Festivities will begin at 1 p.m. at Yelencsics Park, located behind the Edison Senior Citizen Center, 2963 Woodbridge Ave. Highlighting the flag-raising ceremony will be the Union…

  • Marriage enrichment weekend set for March

    Worldwide Marriage Encounter of Central New Jersey will present a weekend of enrichment March 11-13 in central New Jersey for all married couples, regardless of faith or the duration of the marriage. Led by three couples and a priest, the weekend is designed to help married couples deepen their relationship by exploring priorities and important…

  • 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.

  • Theater company to offer many children’s shows

    Forum Theatre Co., Metuchen, has announced its 2004-05 schedule of productions for A Kid’s Forum, the company’s theater program for young and family audiences. • March 19-April 16 — “Pinocchio,” the classic tale of the wooden puppet who yearns to become a real boy. • April 23 — “Great Scott! It’s Magic!” at 11 a.m.…