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Examiner Datebook, Nov. 1
• Monmouth County college-bound art students are invited to apply for the 2018 Elaine Smith Memorial Art Scholarship. To apply, search online for Elaine Smith Memorial Art Scholarship and download the application. The application deadline is Jan. 31. Details: Merrill Tilker, Around the Corner Art Center, 732-308-4666. used • No Stigma Network is a nonprofit…
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Comedy Night Nov. 4
Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus Council No. 9199 is sponsoring its annual Comedy Night from 7-10 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the Our Lady of Peace Church cafeteria, 620 Amboy Avenue, Fords. The show is PG rated and features three top comedians; Ed McGonigal, Brian Kilie and the hilarious ventriloquist John Pizzi. The…
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Pre-Register for Intergenerational Hanukkah Celebration by Nov. 26
The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County will hold its First Annual Intergenerational Hanukkah Celebration from 3-4:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Road. The free event is for children ages newborn through kindergarten and their parents and grandparents. The celebration will feature music, parachute fun, stories and refreshments in celebration…
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Howell Planning Board recommends recreation division
HOWELL – The Planning Board has voted unanimously to approve amendments to the Parks, Recreation and Open Space element of Howell’s master plan. The action was taken at the board’s Oct. 19 meeting. A master plan is a document that guides the growth and development of a municipality. The elements, or sections, of a master…
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East Brunswick to commemorate Veterans Day
The Township of East Brunswick and the East Brunswick Veterans Alliance will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 at Veterans Park at the Municipal Complex, Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick. Rain location will be the East Brunswick Senior Center. All are invited to attend. For more information, call 732-390-6797.
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Stressed out? See a chiropractor
By Ken Freedman, DC Everyone experiences some type of stress in their daily lives, whether it’s physical, chemical or emotional. When your body is stressed, the nervous system works to help your body manage the stress so it doesn’t hurt you. Interference in the nervous system diminishes your body’s ability to compensate to daily stresses.…
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In all the right places
“Doc, I know why I have lower back pain,” says the new patient in the exam room. “My general practitioner said I have curvature of the spine.” Do I look at the patient in disbelief? Or do I assume that they are describing a scoliosis deformity or a congenital spinal problem? Only after a detailed…
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Is shoulder pain keeping you up at night?
Shoulder injuries are frequently caused by athletic activities that involve excessive, repetitive overhead motion. Examples of this are swimming, tennis, pitching and weightlifting. In addition, everyday activities such as gardening, house cleaning, window washing and hanging curtains can cause injury. Warning Signs of a Shoulder Injury According to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, if you…
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Edison Angels Girls Softball supports Mayor Thomas Lankey
This month, I have completed my sixth and final year as president of Edison Angels Girls Softball. During six years, Edison Angel’s Board of Directors made needed improvements to the program and facilities that would make the complex a premiere location, which would attract national college showcases from around the country. The complex has become a stage…
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