Category: Sentinel-EDM Calendar
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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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Library to offer program on asset protection
“Protecting Your Assets from Catastrophic Nursing Home Costs” will be presented at 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Edison Main Library, 340 Plainfield Ave. Donald D. Vanarelli, a board-certified, elder law attorney and registered guardian, will conduct the program. Participants will learn planning techniques that will show them how to…
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DAR chapter to visit museum, hold luncheon
Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Matochshoning-Rebecca Cornell Chapter will visit the Nicholas and Alexandra exhibit and tour the Ballentine House at the Newark Museum Nov. 5. Cost is $10. For further information, call Rita Halpin at (732) 548-5684 or Diane Oliver at (732) 583-5799. The chapter will also hold a Christmas…
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Jewish family service seeks volunteers, drivers
Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County needs caring volunteers to work with older adults at its Cameo and Elderday programs. Both groups meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison. Programs include arts and crafts, music and dance (piano available), lectures and…
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Widows/Widowers group plans business meeting
Middlesex East Widows or Widowers will conduct a business meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Carteret Community Center at Pershing and Cooke avenues, Carteret. Carteret. Middlesex East Widows or Widowers is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization sponsored by the Family Life Ministry of the Diocese of Metuchen as a…
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American Red Cross to host annual benefit
The American Red Cross of Central New Jersey will host its 4th annual “Evening at the Theatre” benefit at 8 p.m. Oct. 16 at the State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Proceeds will support local Red Cross programs and services, including disaster relief. Tickets include a viewing of the Broadway hit “The Full Monty,”…
