Category: News Transcript Calendar
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News Transcript Datebook, Sept. 16
• The Monmouth County Library, in partnership with Literacy New Jersey, is offering free English as a Second Language virtual classes and one-on-one tutoring through Literacy New Jersey Monmouth. The program is open to all persons 18 years of age and older. Details: Email Jhanna Even at jeven@literacynj/.org or call her at 732-702-1895. • The…
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Girls on the Run offers virtual programs for fall season
Girls on the Run of Central New Jersey (GOTRCNJ) is offering virtual and at-home programming options for girls in third through eighth grade for the fall 2020 season. Virtual, online practices will be held with three options available: schools where their girl attends (if available), the county of residence, or a day and time that…
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News Transcript Datebook, Sept. 9
• The 2020 Discussion Series will continue at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15 with a Zoom webinar presentation, “Defying Ageism – Finding Your Passion and Purpose,” presented by Jeanne Koller, assistant professor, Monmouth University, School of Social Work. The series is sponsored by Kathy Lo Bue, managing director, Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC, and is free, non-sectarian…
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‘Earth Day Every Day’ webinar series celebrates 50th anniversary of Earth Day
Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) will present a webinar series celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day: “Earth Day Every Day!” Formerly “Earth Day at Home,” which debuted in the spring to mark the 50th anniversary of global environmental action, is once again open to the public with a series of engaging presentations designed for anyone who wishes to…
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SAMHSA recognizes National Recovery Month with webinar series
National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives. Now in its 31st year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those living in recovery. Join SAMHSA’s (Substance…
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Blood donors may receive socks, Sport Clips coupons
During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support children, teens and young adults battling cancer, as well as others in need of transfusions. Blood and platelet donations are needed to ensure blood products are available for pediatric cancer patients and others throughout this pandemic. As…
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#SquashTheStigma through water balloon challenge
The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) is once again launching an online water balloon challenge in an effort to squash the stigma associated with substance use disorder in advance of International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31. PDFNJ’s online Squash the Stigma Challenge, taking place this week and continuing through Aug. 31, calls…
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NAMI NJ to present ‘The Long Road Back to School’ webinar on Aug. 23
NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will continue its webinar series with “The Long Road Back to School,” helping teachers manage expectations, supporting the transition and helping students experiencing difficulties. Dr. Joseph Colford will speak from 11 a.m. to noon on Aug. 23 via Zoom. To register, visit https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bA_zT1sCQmKxlSsbn-T1eg?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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School personnel can register for two-hour training on how to understand children with biologically-based mental illnesses
The “Educating the Educators” (ETE) program is an initiative developed by NAMI NJ (National Alliance on Mental Illness, New Jersey chapter) and reviewed by New Jersey Psychiatric Association (NJPA) and the New Jersey Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (NJCCAP) to help K-12 educators understand children and youth with biologically-based mental illnesses. ETE, copyrighted by…
