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JAR of Hope attempts to set push-up record
On Aug. 12, JAR of Hope Foundation will attempt to set a world record for the most people doing push-ups. The attempt will be made following a Brooklyn Cyclones baseball game in Coney Island, N.Y. JAR of Hope is searching for a cure for a very rare, fatal childhood disease called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, according…
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Volunteers needed to assist victims of domestic violence
180 Turning Lives Around, a private nonprofit organization in Monmouth County, provides support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence in the aftermath of an emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its response team volunteers, according to a press release. 180 will be conducting a 40-hour training course for new Domestic Violence Response…
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‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’ set for this weekend
Constellation Production Company will present a benefit production of the comedy, “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress,” at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Aug. 6 and 2 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown. Partial proceeds will benefit area charities. Directed by Amanda Faria, the comedy is about five very different bridesmaids who find themselves hiding…
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Spotswood seniors invited to participate in first Olympics
The 2016 Spotswood Senior Olympics will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Spotswood Office on Aging, 1 Arlington Ave., Suite 401, Spotswood. Participate in the first Senior Olympics. All events will be played indoors. Admission is free. To register, call 732-251-3432.
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Bourne is back
By Paul Hall It’s been nine years since Matt Damon did a Bourne film. Now Damon and director Paul Greengrass reunite for the new film Jason Bourne, to reenergize the franchise. For those of you who haven’t seen the franchise’s previous films, here’s a bit of the backstory. Jason Bourne (Damon) is a weapon for…
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YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program announced
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy has 15 slots available, free of charge, for its next session of the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program. The program is for those who are at risk to develop type 2 diabetes. Residents who are currently enrolled in Medicaid or are eligible for Medicaid may enroll in…
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Catholic Charities receives accreditation
METUCHEN – Once again, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in behavioral health care. Catholic Charities first achieved accreditation in January 1998; this year marks the 18th straight year…
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Health fair will include blood tests, physical examinations
PRINCETON – The Indian Health Camp of New Jersey (IHCNJ) will hold its annual Health Fair at the end of the month. The health and disease prevention fair will run from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the Durga Mandir Temple, 4240 Route 27, Princeton, and will be open to all pre-registered participants above the age of 40 who…

