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Faith Bahadurian
By: centraljersey.com Whether you spell it Chanukah or Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights is a favorite holiday of Jewish children everywhere. Even non-Jewish children who learn of this holiday have been known to lobby their parents to celebrate it in their own home, because what kid doesn’t like the idea of receiving presents for…
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Special Olympics fundraisers planned
By: centraljersey.com Special Olympics New Jersey has announced that online registration is open for its largest – and coldest – fundraisers. Supporters can choose to run a chilly 3K, jump into an even chillier Atlantic Ocean or play in a Snow Bowl at the New Meadowlands Stadium. All events benefit the more than 21,000 Special…
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Jim Waltman
By: centraljersey.com When it comes to our water and environment, central New Jersey has a lot to be thankful for – the beauty of fall foliage along the Millstone River and Delaware & Raritan Canal, the majestic boulders and migratory magic happening in the Sourland Mountains, the important wildlife habitat and forest on the Princeton…
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Michele Byers
By: centraljersey.com Every year around this time, public attention focuses on enormous evergreen trees – the kind that are festooned in twinkling lights at Rockefeller Center, the White House lawn and other public places. In New Jersey, there’s a quieter search going on for gigantic trees, and not just those of the holiday variety. The…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: HOLIDAY STRESS: Some tips on how to manage
By Dr. Mahmood Siddique Special to The Packet Although the holiday season is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be very stressful , as people have increased responsibilities relating to decorating, shopping and entertaining. While many feel stressed, few understand what stress really is or are aware…
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ALLENTOWN: Open House Weekend to feature three contests
ALLENTOWN The Holiday Open House Weekend to be held in Allentown Dec. 4 and 5 features three contests in which residents can participate. A Holiday Outdoor Decorating Contest for Allentown area homes. Register by Nov. 30 by calling Yovone Rasor at 609-529-1225. The annual Gingerbread House Contest with three categories: adult; ages 13 to…
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WEST WINDSOR: FIELD HOCKEY PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Dennis Symons Devin Brakel led the West Windsor-Plainsboro North field hockey team to its first sectional championship appearance. Photo by Dennis Symons/www.dennissymons.com
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Focus: Clean water: There’s much to be thankful for — much still to do
A kayaker enjoys the crisp autumn air along the Delaware & Raritan Canal in West Windsor.
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Donations sought for local food pantry, giving tree
By: centraljersey.com ROBBINSVILLE – City of Angels NJ Inc. will facilitate a food pantry for Robbinsville Township and a giving tree to benefit local families in need through Dec. 12.
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