Category: lifestyle/the_princeton_packet

  • Come get involved! Teens invite peers to Red Cross Dance-a-thon

    Come get involved! Teens invite peers to Red Cross Dance-a-thon

    Central Jersey high school students — members of the Youth Advisory Council of the local Red Cross chapter — get ready for their Dance-a-thon fundraiser, which takes place April 12. Foreground, from left: Kaushal Khambhati, West Windsor-Plainsboro North; Justin Lozano, Montgomery, and Geet Bhatt, South Brunswick. Background, from left: Gopal Narsimhamurthy, South Brunswick; Beth Breslaw,…

  • LOOSE ENDS: Finally, it’s all about support

    ‘The Parks Alliance has a mission that appeals to a diverse political, economic, and age group — Republicans, Democrats, borough residents, township residents, young skateboarders and old park sitters.’ By Pam Hersh Special Writer     In brief, I looked over and under the Princeton retail scene and concluded it still is possible to purchase ladies’…

  • Keep Kaye, Tucker on WW-P school board

    Reena and Prashant Vankudre of West Windsor     In the upcoming school board election the voters of West Windsor will have an opportunity to continue our school district on the path of excellence by re-electing Richard Kaye and Randy Tucker to the school board. Both Richard and Randy have served 3 years on the school…

  • PERSONAL BEST: Club offers lacrosse action to all comers

    PERSONAL BEST: Club offers lacrosse action to all comers

    By Rich Fisher The Packet Group     Doug Shavel didn’t climb to the top of a successful textile business by waiting around for something good to happen.     He took that same aggressive approach toward his sons’ lacrosse careers and the result has been one of the most popular youth organizations in Central Jersey.    …

  • IN THE KITCHEN: Back and forth, east and west …

    Per Se in New York City … ‘Every dish was exquisite and executed to perfection.’ The White Dog Café in hiladelphia … ‘One of the first restaurants in the nation to serve New American food relyin By Pat Tanner Special Writer     You’d be hard pressed to find a more avid booster of New Jersey…

  • PERSONAL BEST: Club offers lacrosse action to all comers

    PERSONAL BEST: Club offers lacrosse action to all comers

    Players run through one of several drills under the watchful eye of Coach Doug Shavel, left, during a Princeton Lacrosse Club practice at Princeton Day School. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski

  • Dan Haughton for PRSD school board

    Lisa Paine of Princeton     I enthusiastically ask Princeton Township residents to come out and vote for Dan Haughton and our school budget in the April 15 election.    I have known Dan and his family for over 15 years. Both of our families have had children in Princeton Regional’s elementary, middle and high schools. Dan…

  • PERSONAL BEST: Club offers lacrosse action to all comers

    PERSONAL BEST: Club offers lacrosse action to all comers

    Nick Mazzone finesses a pass during a practice session of the Princeton Lacrosse Club at Princeton Day School. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski

  • PERSONAL BEST: Club offers lacrosse action to all comers

    PERSONAL BEST: Club offers lacrosse action to all comers

    Doug Shavel, Princeton Lacrosse Club organizer, orients some players … ‘No matter what your athletic ability, body type or physical size, there’s a spot for you on a lacrosse field.’ Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski