Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • Citizens Police Academy gears up again in March

    The Metuchen Police Department will be conducting a 12-week Citizen’s Police Academy program for borough residents beginning in March. The interactive program is designed to educate participants about department procedures, guidelines and responsibilities. Topics covered include an overview of the department’s organization and structure, recruitment, training and day-to-day operations. Participants will be given the opportunity…

  • Cultural event slated to ring in Chinese New Year

    To celebrate the Chinese New Year, the FCD Chinese School in Edison is hosting a cultural event for families from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 5 at the North Edison Branch Library, 777 Grove Ave. There will be a culture appreciation seminar, a calligraphy demonstration, a traditional toy exhibition, arts and crafts, and much more. To register,…

  • State Theatre START programs begin Jan. 30

    The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission recently received $45,410 from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (NJSCA) as part of the new State Arts Partnerships for Cultural Participation (START). The grant is part of $900,000 awarded to the NJSCA by the Wallace-Reader’s Digest Funds, New York City, to be used during a…

  • Garden club to hold dried- flower workshop Feb. 14

    The Edison Garden Club is hosting a dried-flower workshop, directed by club member Marilyn Veninger, at its regular monthly meeting Feb. 14. The workshop is open to the public, and participants are asked to bring dried flowers. Light refreshments will be served. The club meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in…

  • 2005 dog, cat licenses will soon be available

    Dog and cat licenses for 2005 are now available at Metuchen Borough Hall and must be purchased before Feb. 28 in order to avoid a $5 late fee. Licenses can be renewed via mail by filling out the application that will be included with the recycling schedule, or they can be purchased from 8 a.m.…

  • Citizens Police Academy gears up again in March

    The Metuchen Police Department will be conducting a 12-week Citizen’s Police Academy program for borough residents beginning in March. The interactive program is designed to educate participants about department procedures, guidelines and responsibilities. Topics covered include an overview of the department’s organization and structure, recruitment, training and day-to-day operations. Participants will be given the opportunity…

  • Scrabble devotees take their games seriously

    Love of words can be addicting, Scrabble club members admit BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer BY COLLEEN LUTOLFStaff Writer Although the two Edison residents were not gambling, Imogene Hinks was still giving Lois Tagliaboschi a run for her money at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center last Tuesday night. “OK. That’s 4-5-10-11-12-13-14,” Tagliaboschi counted. “I…

  • Women’s association to address identity theft

    The Mid-Jersey Branch of the American Association of University Women is sponsoring an identity theft program at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 200 Hillside Ave., Metuchen. Nancy Myers, who is a member of the association and has herself been a victim of identity theft, will share her own personal experiences,…

  • Multiple Sclerosis support groups offered

    The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Mid-Jersey Chapter offers several support groups in Middlesex County. For more information, call the telephone numbers indicated or (800) FIGHTMS. The schedule for group meetings is as follows: • East Brunswick — 7-9 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic…