• BUSINESS BRIEFS

    The Provident Bank Foundation has announced a request for proposals (RFP) for a $100,000 grant open to nonprofits located within Provident Bank’s service area that offer community enrichment programs that drive economic development, contribute to a more well-rounded community experience, and provide increased access to information and specialized learning opportunities. This RFP is geared toward…

  • Baron recognized for efforts to aid pediatric cancer research

    Sherrie Wells kisses her baby, Brady. Brady passed away at 23 months old after battling leukemia. PHOTO COURTESY OFKD PHOTOGRAPHY The Hugs for Brady Foundation has named radio host and humanitarian Bert Baron the 2015 Ellen Gambatese Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year. New Jersey born and raised, Baron is the host of “Jersey Central,”…

  • Members sought for Historical Society

    The newly reorganized North Brunswick Historical Society seeks members to help save the Pulda Farmhouse. Annual membership is $25 and can be sent to Michael Hritz, P.O. Box 7140, North Brunswick, NJ 08902. Members will be invited to attend the next meeting, on a date to be determined in March. For more information, email nbhistFor…

  • Blood drive to be held in North Brunswick

    New Jersey Blood Services will hold a blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at the North Brunswick Municipal Building, 710 Hermann Road. Donors must be between 17 and 76 years old, or 16 with parental consent, and weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors should eat before donating blood, and bring ID and…

  • Six-week parenting course open to public

    The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) will present The Art of Parenting, the institute’s new six-session course, beginning Jan. 27. Rabbi Levi Azimov will conduct the sessions from 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. at the Chabad Jewish Center, 1 Riva Ave., North Brunswick. With questions ranging from how children and parents should relate to each other,…

  • Summer camp: the ultimate 21st century skills learning environment

    By Andy Pritikin It used to be so easy. Mom was home, and kids wanted to play outside, as we only had seven channels on the television (and no central air). Boy, how times have changed.Technological advances have profoundly affected life, as we know it, including how we raise our children. Most families rely on…

  • Camp defines and develops character

    Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines character as one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual. Character development is tricky. It isn’t something that can be learned from a textbook or in a lecture — it is learned through teachable moments and experiences. So where can families turn to help provide the…

  • An American tradition: camp

    For more than 150 years, millions of children have learned life lessons and made lasting memories in a positive, supportive camp environment.This year, more than 10 million children and youth will attend camp nationwide. Today, camps are the natural extension of traditional education settings. Camp is comprised almost entirely of teachable moments — developing life…

  • Summer camp options abound

    Summer camp is a beloved tradition in many families. Many parents of young children fondly recall spending their summers at summer camp, where they made lifelong friends and learned the finer points of roasting marshmallows and competing in three-legged sack races. Parents looking for the right summer camp for their kids will soon discover there…

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