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    NorthStar VETS in Millstone has received referral accreditation in the specialties of emergency and critical care, internal medicine-small animal, surgery, ophthalmology and theriogenology following an evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). An AAHA-accredited referral practice is required to have a board-certified veterinary specialist for each accredited specialty. The evaluation includes a quality assessment…

  • Afghans that feature Allentown sites for sale

    The Women’s Association of Allentown has navy blue and cranberry Afghans for sale. The Afghans depict Allentown’s school, lake, homes and more. Each Afghan costs $45. All money raised goes back to the community through donations to various charities in the local area. Contact Janice Schmitt at 609-259-2044 for more information.

  • Candidates sought for Watershed Comm.

    Millstone Township is seeking candidates interested in serving on the Watershed Commission, an advisory subcommittee to the Environmental Commission. Those interested should fill out a Talent Bank Application located on the township website (under quick links, forms, library). Completed applications may be emailed to m-dellasala@ millstone.nj.us or mailed to Maria Dellasala, municipal clerk, 470 Stage…

  • Annual blood drive to be held in Allentown

    The Central Jersey Blood Bank along with the Women’s Association of Allentown will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 13 at Allentown Methodist Church, 23 Church St., Allentown. Once again, local Girl Scouts will assist the Women’s Association. Details: 609-758-7878.

  • ‘Bats of New Jersey’ is subject of meeting

    The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey will present “Bats of New Jersey” at the Nov. 11 meeting of the Allentown Garden Club. According to a 2010 survey, 90 percent of New Jersey’s bats have died due to a devastating fungus. The program will discuss the great value these creatures provide as pollinators, seed distributors…

  • Millstone’s Halloween parade set for Oct. 31

    Millstone’s 21st annual Halloween parade will be held on Oct. 31. Parking, parade lineup and registration will take place behind the Clarksburg Inn on Route 524/Stagecoach Road, between 1:45 p.m. and 2 p.m. Route 524 will be closed promptly at 2 p.m. for the parade. Goody bags and costume prizes will be distributed. Costumes will…

  • Bench press contest to benefit animal welfare

    Bailey’s Gym at 27 Main St. in the New Egypt section of Plumsted will host a bench press competition Nov. 20 to benefit the Plumsted Township Trap Neuter Return. This animal welfare group services the New Egypt area, including parts of Cream Ridge and Jackson. Part of the proceeds from the bench press contest will…

  • UFRSD Community Ed. brochure is online

    The Upper Freehold Regional School District Community Education brochure is available online on the district website at www.ufrsd.net. Click on “Community” tab to see newly expanded offerings for adults and students. October offerings include classes in ballroom dancing, cooking with chefs Mary Ann Romano and Teresa Kelly from Simple Creations, flower arranging and oil painting.…

  • Arthur Miller’s ‘Focus’ to be discussed Nov. 17

    The Mercer County Holocaust-Genocide Resource Center will explore anti-semitism in America during the waning days of World War II in a roundtable discussion at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 17. The conversation will be based on the Arthur Miller book, “Focus,” first released in 1945. A film adaptation of the book, starring William H. Macy and Laura…

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