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  • Holiday Alpaca Farm Open House Weekend

    By Jackie Armiger Windy Farm Alpacas A small alpaca farm in historic Chesterfield Township, NJ Windy Farm Alpacas Jackie Armiger Walter Kozachek 61 White Pine Road Chesterfield,  NJ  08515 (609) 324-0080 www.WindyFarmAlpacas.com [email protected] *HOLIDAY FARM OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND* Saturday & Sunday December 19 & 20, 2009 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Open to the Public Alpaca Products For…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Police set for crackdown on drunken driving

    By Davy James, Staff Writer    With the arrival of the holiday season, South Brunswick police are stepping up their efforts to curtail the dangers on township roadways that accompany this time of year.    The township’s Safe and Sober Holidays campaign will work in conjunction with the statewide Over the Limit, Under Arrest campaign that begins…

  • LAWRENCE: St. Nick ready to make the rounds

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     Santa Claus is coming to town — to the Lawrenceville Fire Company, that is.     The fire company is hosting “A Visit with Santa” at 64 Phillips Ave. on Dec. 20 between noon and 5 p.m.     Santa Claus will hold court in the engine room where the fire…

  • PARENTING PEARLS: Stress monumental for special needs families

    Mae Sakharov Ed.D    Parenting is one of the most intense periods of a lifetime and one can never be prepared for all the situations and circumstances that arise. For most parents, their children’s developmental milestones pass smoothly. For others this is not the case. Each year, the number of children diagnosed with a special need…

  • BURLINGTON COUNTY: Three districts send questions to polls Tuesday

    By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer    Voters in three local school districts will decide on referendums Tuesday.    The projects in Bordentown Regional, Mansfield and Springfield school districts all involve solar panels but each district has different goals.    Solar Renewable Energy Certificates earned from the power the panels will generate are key parts of the Bordentown and…

  • LAWRENCE: Mitten drive extends helping hand

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer     The Christmas trees inside the Municipal Building will be decorated with mittens and scarves — not garlands.     At least, that’s what Girl Scout Cadette Troop 71523 and Brownie Troop 70640 are hoping.     The two Girl Scout troops are holding a special mitten drive between now and Dec.…

  • LAWRENCE: Community Calendar from the Dec. 3 edition

    Saturday, Dec. 5     Boomers & Seniors Saturday Morning Wii Bowling League bowls on the first and third Saturday of every month. Wii, an interactive video game, is a fun and easy way to get some light exercise and socialize with friends. 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920. Sunday,…

  • CHESTERFIELD CHATTER: From the Dec. 3 edition

    Nancy Mrzljak Tel: 298-0567     Fax: 298-3936     [email protected]    The Union Fire Company No. 1 Pancake Breakfast will be held 7 – 11 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Crosswicks Firehouse. Everyone is invited, bring your friends and family and enjoy a few flapjacks and some breakfast sausage. All you can eat pancakes and sausage,…

  • LAWRENCE: Holiday shoppers migrated to Black Friday deals

    LAWRENCE: Holiday shoppers migrated to Black Friday deals

    Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski. Shoppers browse the early morning mall on Nov. 27.