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Eat better, avoid cancer, reduce climate change impacts
By Michele S. Byers What does organic farming have to do with climate change, cancer, nutrition and food security? Plenty, according to Stephanie Harris, president of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey, or NOFA-NJ for short. The connect is “regenerative agriculture,” an organic growing method that pulls carbon from the atmosphere and stores…
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American Red Cross to hold blood drive at St. Ambrose church on Jan. 26
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 26 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 96 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org, download the free American Red Cross Blood Donor app, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
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The 10 greatest Westerns of all time
By Stephen Whitty, ReMIND Magazine There’s a little cowboy (or cowgirl) in all of us. “A pioneer spirit, a special American brand of courage,” as Dale Evans once said. Though most of us have traded bucking broncos for Buicks and wide-open spaces for suburban bliss, lots of Western wannabes still keep Stetsons and cowboy boots…
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West Long Branch kindergarten registration set for Feb. 20, 21
Betty McElmon Elementary School Kindergarten Registration for the 2019-2020 school year will take place in the Media Center on Feb. 20 and 21. On Feb. 20, registration will take place from 9-11:30 a.m. for children whose last names begin with the letters A-M. Registration for children whose last names begin with N-Z will take place from 1-2:30…
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Monmouth County Park System to publish summer camp/swim edition of ‘Parks & Programs Guide’
Want to make a splash with your children this summer? Send them to camp with the Monmouth County Park System for an experience they’ll never forget. From Youngster Hayseed Adventures to Eco-Survival Camp for Teens, the Park System offers numerous summer camps tailored to different ages and interests. Other camps include Surf’s Up, Camp Big…
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Disabilities Allies to hold transition workshop Feb. 20
Disability Allies is hosting a workshop for parents and young adults on Transition from School to Adult Life from 7-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 20 at the Young Adult Community Inclusion Center, 415 Route 18 south, East Brunswick. This workshop will provide information on a program where young adults can pick fun and educational activities to…
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Traveling Knights of Old Bridge to hold Wine & Dine event on Feb. 8
The Traveling Knights of Old Bridge will hold the fifth annual Wine & Dine event from 7-11 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the Old Bridge Civic Center, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge. The cost is $55 per person, and includes dinner; a commemorative glass; samples from New Jersey wineries, distilleries and micro-brews; and a…
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Dance With Melody celebrates 28 years in business
Dance With Melody is celebrating its 28th year in business. Owner Melody Shanley opened the studio in 1991 and is still located in the popular Middletown ShopRite Plaza. Parents love the convenience of dropping their children off to dance while they shop and enjoy the various stores located in the mall. The family-friendly studio offers a full…
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Children can make 3D Valentine’s Day cards, learn to germ bust at Monroe Township Library in February
A number of children activities will be held in February at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe. Some of the activities include a perler bead workshop at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 4 for children ages 6 and up; a 3D modeling program: Tinkercad Valentine’s Day decoration at 5 p.m. Feb. 7 for children 9…