Category: Cranbury Press Calendar
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Middlesex County College offers personal trainer course
Middlesex County College is offering a six-week course in becoming a certified personal trainerfrom 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 6-March 15. Topics include elements of exercise science, client screening, program design, methods of training, injury prevention, exercise physiology, cardio respiratory fitness, nutrition and weight control. Upon completion of the course, the national certification exam will be…
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New Jerseyans who make a difference can apply for award
Nominations will be accepted for the 22nd Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award through Feb. 16. New Jerseyans who have made a significant difference in their communities through a lifetime of service or a single heroic act are eligible for cash awards of up to $50,000. Members of the community are invited to nominate New…
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Women age 60 and older invited to compete in pageant
“Women our age, 60 and over, are not declining, We‘re Celebrating!” is the theme for the Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant 2018, which will be held at 1 p.m. on June 6 in the Superstar Theater at Harrah’s Resort Hotel & Casin, 777 Harrahs Blvd., Atlantic City. There are four judging categories which include…
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Fly fishing expo to be held Jan. 26-28 in Edison
The annual Fly Fishing Show will be held Jan. 26-28 at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison. There will be 250 exhibitors in addition to hourly seminars, casting demonstrations, fly-tying, destination films, a Women’s Fly Fishing Showcase,and the newest tackle on display. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday,…
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Nominations for Middlesex County community leaders due Feb. 1
The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its Community Leaders of Distinction awards ceremony from 6-9 p.m. on May 17 at the Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27, Edison. To nominate an award recipient, describe in 500 words the individual’s or organization’s specific contributions in improving quality of life in Middlesex County. The nominee…
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Acelero holding open enrollment for free preschool
Acelero Learning Head Start is holding open enrollment for its preschool program for the 2017-18 school year. Acelero Learning is a free, full-day, full-year program. The program uses an early education curriculum to ensure development for children at this age. In addition, a family curriculum called “Shine On, Families” is used to replicate learning at…
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Human Resources Summit planned for Feb. 22
The New Jersey Human Resources Summit will be held from 8-11:30 a.m. on Feb. 22 at The Rutgers Club, second floor of Livingston Dining Commons, Livingston Campus of Rutgers University, Piscataway. Patty Moran, assistant commissioner for the N.J. Department of Labor’s Workforce Development, will be the keynote speaker. Presented by the Middlesex County Regional Chamber…
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Mental Health Association to hold job fair for peer support providers on Feb. 8
The Mental Health Association in New Jersey will hold a statewide peer career/job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Dr., Sayreville. Peer support providers are people with a personal experience of recovery from mental health, substance use or trauma conditions who receive…
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Hugs for Brady Winter Gala set for March 3
The Hugs for Brady “One Hug Closer” will be held from 5-11 p.m on March 3 at The Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Ave., Somerset. Registration and silent auction begin at 5 p.m. followed by a cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m. and the gala from 7-11 p.m. The cost is $195 per person or…
