Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Committee announces Veterans Day schedule
The Edison Township Parade Committee will hold monument services for Veterans Day on Nov. 11 as follows: • Service at all post homes (8 a.m.) • Korean/Vietnam (8:30 a.m., Clara Barton Post 324, Grove Avenue) • Menlo Park Soldiers Home (8:55 a.m., Father and Son Post 435) • Roosevelt Park (9:20 a.m., Clara Barton) •…
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St. Francis school to host night of holiday shopping
St. Francis Cathedral School in Metuchen is hosting a night of holiday shopping from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6 in the community room (basement level) of the cathedral, located at 528 Main St. A variety of merchandise will be featured, from home decor to candy and decorations. Participating vendors include Southern Living, Gertrude Hawk, Longaberger Baskets,…
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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…
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Lions Club to sponsor ‘Mad Hatter’s Ball’
The Metuchen Metro Lions Club will present “The Mad Hatter’s Ball” Nov. 6 at Schreiber Hall (Kiddie Keep Well building), 35 Roosevelt Drive in Roosevelt Park, Edison. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30 p.m. with cheese, crackers and veggies. Soft drinks will be provided. Guests are asked to BYOB, as well as dancing shoes and a…
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County to offer yearly health-screening clinic
The Middlesex County Public Health Department is offering its annual health screening clinic through the Metuchen Board of Health. The clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 6 at the First Presbyterian Church, Social Hall, 270 Woodbridge Ave. Services provided include pneumococca vaccines, Pap smear/breast exam, hearing acuity, blood test, and health…
