Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • Temple to host speaker series, auction and more

    Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will hold its annual Scholar-in-Residence Weekend Nov. 19-20. The scholar-in-residence will be Rahel Musleah, whose father was a rabbi in India for several years. Musleah is scheduled to teach both historical and anecdotal experiences of the Jews of India and will soon be releasing a CD of their…

  • ToughLove parent support group in Edison

    The Stelton Community Center, 328 Plainfield Ave., Edison, offers a support group Wednesday evenings, 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. ToughLove is a self-help support program for parents who deal with problems of unacceptable behavior in their preteen, teen or adult children. For further information, contact Neil, (732) 777-0824 or (800) 333-1069.

  • 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.

  • H.S. theater company to present comedic show

    The St. Joseph High School theater company in Metuchen will present “You Can’t Take It With You,” a comedy by Moss Hart and George Kaufman that explores the lives of the Sycamore family and their apparent madness. The production will be held at the high school, 145 Plainfield Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11-13 and…

  • Rec department to hold basketball camp for girls

    The Edison Department of Recreation will be offering a basketball skills camp Nov. 20-21 for girls in grades 3-12. Through “Hoop Help,” students will receive personalized attention and learn both individual and team concepts from area players and coaches. Basketball contests will be held, and there will also be a guest player from the Women’s…

  • H.S. choir and orchestra association to host dinner

    The J.P. Stevens High School Choir and Orchestra Parents Association (COPA) invites the public to its first spaghetti dinner Nov. 11. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Vegetarian options will be available. The Chamber Ensemble and A Cappella choirs will perform, both under the direction of Diane Wions, as will the orchestra, under the direction of…

  • Marine Corps is holding annual holiday toy drive

    Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for its annual “Toys for Tots” drive at the Menlo Park Mall in the Santa court, Nordstrom wing, during weekends through Dec. 24. To celebrate the drive’s kickoff at the mall on Nov. 5, students from Woodbridge Middle School’s Community Service…

  • Local volunteer fire co. to host Thanksgiving feast

    Members of the Oak Tree Volunteer Fire Company, which serves the residents of Edison Township Fire Precinct No. 5 in north Edison, will once again be preparing and serving a Thanksgiving feast for residents at the Inman-Grove Senior Citizens complex, north Edison. Last year, the firefighters, along with their families and friends, served 24 large…

  • Care center to offer free grief program Nov. 10

    Cedar Oaks Care Center, 1311 Durham Ave., South Plainfield, invites members of the community to attend an evening program from 6:45-8 p.m. Nov. 10 titled “Grief and the Holidays: Dealing With Loss and Transitions During the Holidays and Special Occasions.” Speaker will be Chaplain Cynthia Brady, who holds a master of divinity degree and is…