Editor’s note: In light of recent events related to coronavirus, some organizations have decided to cancel their upcoming programs. Please check the status of any event before attending.
The Metuchen Arts Council has created the Metuchen Arts Exchange (MAX), an expansion of the council’s community outreach, offering virtual classes in theater, dance and thematic art through Nov. 24.
The youth theater classes are taught by performing arts instructor and Metuchen native Lisa Hyman. Offered for ages 3-5, Little Actors uses games, storytelling, singing and movement to expand imagination, build confidence and develop performance skills.
Offered for ages 7-11 and ages 12 and up, Comedy for Acting classes use improv and script work to tweak acting techniques.
Movenglish asks participants to contribute to creating a brand-new language through movement. Classes are geared for ages 14 and up and no dance experience is required. The class is taught by Charly Santagado, artistic director of The Mignolo Dance Company.
The intersection of science and art is explored in the class, Scientific Explanations in Art, for grades 6-8. The instructor is artist and educator Joe Castronova. Watercolor, markers, pencil, collage and other techniques will be used to build on observations and focus on the science behind artistic expression.
For information on the instructors, class schedules, registration and fees, visit www.metuchenartscouncil.com.
New Jersey hosts several historic locations, including one in Johnson Park in the East Jersey Old Town Village in Piscataway.
The Metuchen Edison Women’s Club will present Douglas T. Aumack of the Middlesex County Division of Historic Sites and History Services to speak about this topic at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 via Zoom.
For registration information, call Adrienne at 732 968-1255 or email metuchenedisonwomensclub@gmail.com
Breaking the Chain Through Education will present a virtual comedy night featuring Mollie Sperduto of Ginger Ninja Productions at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5.
The cost is $15 per household.
For tickets, visit bctce.org/comedynight
The Girls on the Run of Central NJ (GOTRCNJ) Fall 5K race will be virtual this year.
The 5K Turkey Trot will take place Nov. 26-29 and is open to the public. Registrants can complete the virtual 5K on their time and in their own place.
Registration is free and open to all. However, in an effort to sustain the GOTRCNJ Scholarship Fund, participants can donate $10 or an amount of their choice to GOTRCNJ during registration. One hundred percent of donations will go to scholarships to make the program accessible to girls who otherwise would not be able to participate.
Participants will receive a printable bib and finisher’s certificate.
Register at https://runsignup.com/gotrturkeytrot or visit www.gotrcnj.org.
For race questions, contact Donna York at donna.york@girlsontherun.org or 908-642-4321.
The Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth will hold the 17th annual Suicide Prevention Conference, focusing on “Reaching for Hope,” from 8:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 3, via WebEx.
Speakers include Susan Klebold, author and activist; and Vanessa L. McGann, clinical psychologist
To register, visit https://rutgers.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=5&EID=7116
Cost is $49 per person.
The Arthritis Foundation will hold the Can’t Stop Jingling Jingle Bell Run virtually from Dec. 11-13.
Wear your favorite holiday costume and “jingle along” your own 5K route.
Register at jbr.org/NewJersey
Sponsored locally by FLT and Ivy Rehab Network in Metuchen.
Dove Hospice Services of New Jersey seeks compassionate volunteers to provide support to local hospice patients and their families.
Hospice patient care volunteers visit with patients in their homes, which can also be nursing facilities or assisted living facilities, at least once a week. They read to the patient, reminisce about their lives, play cards, help with letter writing and provide respite for caregivers.
Visits can be virtual, and are either during the day or early evening.
Volunteers may also assist with administrative work within the hospice office.
Patient care volunteers complete an application and attend a virtual volunteer training program that covers the role of a hospice volunteer. Day and evening virtual training programs are offered.
To sign up for the next virtual training class, contact Volunteer Coordinator Deborah Adams at 732-405-3035 or email deborah@dovehs.com.
