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Avon-by-the-Sea: Modern amenities couched in Victorian charm
White beaches, beautiful boardwalk, waterfront dining draw visitors year-round BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Avon boardwalk A s the warm weather approaches, gather with family and friends and explore the historic and delightful town of Avon-by-the-Sea. This tiny Monmouth County borough, 60 miles from New York and Philadelphia, is packed with personality and is surrounded…
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Paper-shredding event May 14 at YMCA
The Edison Branch YMCA will hold a paper-shredding event 9 a.m. to noon May 14 in its parking lot at 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. Residents may bring up to five file boxes or 100 pounds of documents to be shredded. Old files, receipts, bills, financial statements or any document not recycled due to confidentiality…
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Church to host ice cream social May 13
Grace Reformed Church, 2815 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, will host an ice cream social for the community 6:30-9 p.m. May 13. The event includes soft ice cream (all you want) and all the toppings, cakes and cookies, and there will also be a sugar-free table. Tickets are $6 per person and available by calling the church…
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Neve Shalom to hold blood drive May 15
Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will hold its next blood drive 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 15. Early risers are encouraged to come at 8, when there is no wait, and enjoy a hot cup of coffee while giving blood. There will be no platelets donation at this drive. This drive is sponsored by Dorothy…
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Students, parents warned of dangers of driving drunk
Middlesex County prosecutor aims to keep prom, graduation season incident-free BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Drinking can result in more than just a hangover. That is the message the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is spreading in anticipation of the upcoming prom and graduation season. The prosecutor’s office is alerting parents, high schools and local police…
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How to teach kids to be financially savvy
The North Edison Branch Library, 777 Grove Ave., will host Richard Bonoan as he presents “How to Raise Financially Responsible Children” 7 p.m. May 24. Register online for this free program at www.lmxac.org/edisonlib or call 732- 548-3045, ext. 1.
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Y has free programs for cancer survivors
The Edison Branch YMCA is collaborating with the Lance Armstrong Foundation to provide a free 12-week physical activity program for cancer survivors. The YMCAis currently accepting participants for June sessions; both day and evening sessions are available. For more information, stop by the YMCA at 1775 Oak Tree Road, email [email protected], call 732-494-3232, or visit…
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Program on back, neck pain at library
Philip Chen, who holds a doctorate in physical therapy, will present “Getting Relief From Back and Neck Pain” at the North Edison Branch Library, 777 Grove Ave., at 3 p.m. May 24. All are welcome to this free event. Register online at www.lmxac.org/edisonlib or call 732- 287-2298, ext. 1.
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Graduation party unleashes the beast
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Word about the Clinch Compound recently was “Whoa, Mom is cranky!” They say I had fire in my eyes, an edge to my voice and was noted to be unpleasant while scrubbing a tub. One would shudder to think. Yet I won’t deny it. I do recall walking into…
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