Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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Meeting to discuss BRT slated for Jan. 25
Keep Middlesex Moving (KMM) has announced there will be two public information meetings regarding bus rapid transit (BRT) Jan. 25 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The meetings will be at the Plainsboro Municipal Building. BRT is a proposed solution to the predicted increase in traffic volume along the Route 1 corridor. The system will…
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Edison Scrabble Club seeks new players
The Edison Scrabble Club meets in the Minnie E. Veal Community Center, 1070 Grove Ave., Edison, Saturdays from 1-5 p.m., and on Tuesdays from 7 – 10 p.m. The club is seeking players, regardless of residence, to participate. Players vary in age and skill level, and they can participate in free game sessions. Registration is…
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Arts society announces winter classes for adults
The Edison Arts Society has announced its daytime winter schedule for adults. All art classes are taught in the main meeting room of the North Edison Branch Library, 777 Grove Ave., and offer a 15-percent discount for senior citizens and members of the arts society. Students must bring their own supplies to class. Courses are…
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Hearing aids sought for terror attack victims
The Alisa Chapter of Hadassah, Monroe, is collecting used hearing aids to be refurbished and sent to Hadassah Hospital in Israel to assist victims of terror attacks. To donate or for more information, call Arlene at (609) 409-2749.
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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…
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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.…
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JFVS announces elder care now available
The Jewish Family and Vocational Services of Middlesex County announce 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.
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Dolls, photos, purses on display at library
The East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, is offering several exhibits during January. “The History of Dolls” from Michael Robbiani will be the exhibit in the glass cases. The dolls date from the late 1800s-2000 and represent craftsmanship from many areas of the world including the United States, Europe and Asia. Photography by…
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Forum Theatre to hold ‘chick flick’ night Jan. 13
The Metuchen Cultural Arts Commission, in conjunction with the Forum Theatre, 314 Main St., Metuchen, will be sponsoring a “chick flick” night (gentleman are also welcome) at the theater at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13, featuring the Academy Award-winning movie “From Here to Eternity,” starring Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Donna Reed and Deborah Kerr. Based on…
