Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • YMCA to sponsor events for ‘Active Older Adults’

    The Metuchen Branch YMCA will sponsor the following events for its Active Older Adult program for those ages 55 and old • Nov. 6, 8, 13 — AARP driver safety program, a two-day class, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Metuchen Branch YMCA, 65 High St. Cost is $10 per…

  • 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. • Nov. 2-28 — “Aladdin,” an adaptation of the classic tale from “Arabian Nights.” • Dec. 4-26 — “A Three Little Pigs White Christmas.” • Dec. 5 — “Mr. Ray’s Holiday…

  • Library to offer creative gift-making program

    The Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., will present “Creating Gifts from the Heart” at 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Leona Seufert, artist and writer, will discuss and demonstrate how to personalize everyday objects such as notebooks, boxes and blank note cards. Handouts with tips and instructions will be provided. To register, call the library at…

  • Church to hold holiday ‘Bazaar and Brunch’

    St. Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 120 Pleasant Ave., Edison, will hold its annual holiday Bazaar and Brunch at 11:30 a.m. (following services) Nov. 14 in St. Stephen’s Fellowship Hall. There will be a raffle as well as baked goods and Christmas items. For more information, call the church at (732) 738-0887.

  • Animal Rescue Force is seeking volunteers

    Animal Rescue Force, East Brunswick, is seeking volunteers to work one Saturday or Sunday per month at the group’s adoption centers located at the Route 18 Flea Market, East Brunswick, and at the Englishtown Auction. Responsibilities will include walking dogs, cleaning crates and talking to the public. For more information, call (732) 257-7559.