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Nip body image issues in the bud this spring
By Joanne Gerr, M.S.W., C.S.W. As the sun warms our lives and gets us moving with family and friends, we are ready to enjoy this time of play and celebration. But as we fling open windows and bring the patio furniture out of storage, new worries can set in. Perhaps we haven’t been able to…
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Where to find autism resources
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, as of 2014, autism spectrum disorder affects 1 in 68 children across the country. This new estimate is 30 percent higher than previous reports, which may be indicative of better measuring devices, more people coming forward or a greater prevalence of autism across the board. “Autism…
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High school students to share their cultures
The World Languages Department of South Brunswick High School will present International Night: Showcase of Student Talent 6-8:30 p.m. April 14 at the high school, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. Guests will sample the diverse and rich culture of the high school community.
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Fundraiser to support children’s hospital
The North Brunswick Township High School’s Teen Outreach Program will hold a fundraising night 4-8 p.m. April 23 at Panera Bread, 871 Route 1 South, North Brunswick. A portion of proceeds from each purchase made with a specified flier will support the Child Life Program at the Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in…
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Buddy Ball soccer seeks players, volunteers
North Brunswick’s Buddy Ball soccer program will accept registration for the spring season. The program provides sports opportunities for children age 5 and older who have physical and developmental disabilities. Volunteers from seventh grade to high school are needed. College students and adult volunteers are also welcome. For more information or an application, visit www.northbrunswicksoccer.org.…
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5K run/walk, ceremony set for Memorial Day
North Brunswick’s 36th annual Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk will be held May 25 at Community Park, 2350 Route 130 South, North Brunswick. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The run/walk starts at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $15 by May 3, or $20 thereafter. Those who preregister will receive a T-shirt. Race packet pickup will be…
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Composting workshops open to residents
Middlesex County residents can learn to stop feeding landfills while improving soil by attending a free composting workshop offered at the Middlesex County EARTH Center, Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Backyard composting will be held at 10 a.m. April 11 and 19, and vermi-composting with worms will be held at 6:30…
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Reformed Church sets indoor yard sale
The Hungarian Reformed Church Center, located at the corner of Kirkland Place and Fayette Street, Perth Amboy, will hold an indoor flea market and yard sale 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. April 11. For more information, call 732-324-0180 or 732-442-7799.
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Butterfly kisses
PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Shayan Ahmad of North Brunswick Township High School has designed “A Butterfly Release” for the Wings of Hope T-Shirt Design Contest through the Cancer Support Community of Central New Jersey in honor of National Cancer Survivors Day on June 6. “Raising awareness of cancer support is very…
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