Community Bulletin Board: Criterion Sentinel (for April 21)
The Metuchen Arts Council is joining with the Metuchen Human Relations Commission to schedule virtual Community Conversations around the issues highlighted in 2021 Windows of Understanding Public Art Project.
The third in the series will take place at 7:30 p.m. April 21 on the topic of climate change. Artists Lauren Curtis, Maja Opacic and Mickey Waring were commissioned by the Metuchen Arts Council to create art that illuminates the mission of the Edison Greenways Group. Walter Stochel, vice president of the group, will participate in the discussion about their mission and their work to enhance the quality of life in our community.
Climate change is one topic addressed by Windows of Understanding Public Art Project
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The Windows of Understanding project focuses on awareness around social justice issues impacting local communities.PHOTO SUBMITTED BY ROBERT DIKEN
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The Windows of Understanding project focuses on awareness around social justice issues impacting local communities.PHOTO SUBMITTED BY ROBERT DIKEN
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The Windows of Understanding project focuses on awareness around social justice issues impacting local communities.PHOTO SUBMITTED BY ROBERT DIKEN
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The Windows of Understanding project focuses on awareness around social justice issues impacting local communities.PHOTO SUBMITTED BY ROBERT DIKEN
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The Windows of Understanding project focuses on awareness around social justice issues impacting local communities.PHOTO SUBMITTED BY ROBERT DIKEN
Common calendar, Packet papers, April 16
Common calendar, Packet papers, April 16
Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick has launched the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group for families who are coping with loss due to addiction.
The free and confidential support group meets virtually on the second Thursday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m.
Inspired by Saint Peter’s Opioid Task Force, the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group is for families and close loved ones of people who have passed away from addiction.
The support group is open to everyone in New Jersey and serves as a safe space for families to discuss their grief.
Community Bulletin Board: Criterion Sentinel (for April 14)
The Arts Institute of Middlesex County is presenting a multitude of arts and culture events throughout April, primarily centered around National Poetry Month.
Highlights include:
April 14 at 4 p.m. – Explore a folk story told in poetic verse and in two languages through vivid prints in this reading of “The Snow and the Sun,” written and illustrated by Antonio Frasconi. After the reading, experiment with engraving to create multiple prints of your own.
April 21 at 4 p.m. – Explore the real-life story of the Puerto Rican-American pediatrician and New Jersey-based poet William Carlos Williams as told through multimedia illustrations. Let the images and words inspire you to create your own poems and collages from a variety of your own found papers and other materials.
Common calendar, Packet papers, April 9
Common calendar, Packet papers, April 9
Ongoing
The Anshe Emeth Community Development Corp (AECDC) Central Jersey Diaper Bank is collecting baby clothing sizes newborn-2T, diapers and books.
Donations can be picked up if within Middlesex County. Volunteers from the Rutgers School of Nursing will arrive between 10 a.m. and noon on the day indicated.
At this time, no shoes, equipment, toys, etc. can be collected.
Hopewell Theater’s reopening plans will focus on ensuring the comfort of patrons.
Staff members are collaborating with health officials and industry professionals to create a safe environment for a future reopening.