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Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Shore House
Join the Sons of Ireland on the beach of Asbury Park, 1300 Ocean Ave., Convention Hall, on Jan. 1, 2017 for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. Proceeds to benefit Shore House. For more information, visit www.sonsofireland.org.
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Volunteers needed to advocate for children
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Middlesex County has current openings for volunteers to advocate for children from Middlesex County who have experienced abuse or neglect. CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to speak for a child’s best interests. They meet with the child and research the child’s circumstances with the goal of securing…
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Women’s march to focus on equality
The Women’s March on New Jersey will gather from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 21 in Trenton to join the Women’s March on Washington. The group will focus on the dignity of women, racial justice, ending police violence, dismantling barriers, climate change and civil rights. For more information, email [email protected] or visit sites.google.com/view/womensmarchonnewjersey.
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YMCAs to hold Open House events on Jan. 7
YMCAs across the state will conduct Open House events at their local facilities on Jan. 7 to affirm healthy communities and promote positive personal change. Some of the planned activities include tours, exercise classes and open swim time. Many Ys will have giveaways and guest passes for those in attendance. Other typical offerings include children’s activities,…
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Cheers & Jeers
Cheers & Jeers for December 25 by Damian Holbrook Cheers to James Corden for being Uber to the arts. Whether he’s hosting the Tonys or strapping in Broadway’s best for “Carpool Karaoke,” nobody drives attention to the theater like the Late Late Show star. Cheers to Madam Secretary for making elections great again. Honestly, we’d…
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YMCA to hold Open House events on Jan. 7
YMCAs across the state will conduct Open House events at their local facilities on Jan. 7 to affirm healthy communities and promote positive personal change. Some of the planned activities include tours, exercise classes and open swim time. Many Ys will have giveaways and guest passes for those in attendance. Other typical offerings include children’s activities,…
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Arnold Schwarzenegger shakes up the boardroom in ‘The New Celebrity Apprentice’
By Barb Oates Arnold Schwarzenegger epitomizes the American dream. The Austrian bodybuilder turned movie star turned California governor continues to define that dream, now stepping into Donald Trump’s former shoes as boss of The New Celebrity Apprentice (Mondays on NBC beginning Jan. 2). “I love to challenge myself and step out of my comfort zone,…
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YMCA to hold Open House events on Jan. 7
YMCAs across the state will conduct Open House events at their local facilities on Jan. 7 to affirm healthy communities and promote positive personal change. Some of the planned activities include tours, exercise classes and open swim time. Many Ys will have giveaways and guest passes for those in attendance. Other typical offerings include children’s…
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Did you know?
HBO’s limited drama series The Young Pope HBO’s limited drama series The Young Pope, starring Jude Law and Diane Keaton debuts on Sunday, Jan. 15 at 9 p.m. Young and charming, Lenny Belardo, aka Pius XIII, is the first American Pope in history. His election seems to be the result of a simple yet effective…
