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Registration open for May consignment sale
Registration is open for the Jersey Kids Consignment sale in May. There will be newborn, juniors/tweens, and maternity clothes and items for sale. Furniture will also be available for purchase. The pre-sale event for volunteers and new parents will be held from 8-9:30 p.m. May 15. A limited number of pre-sale passes are available. The…
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School boards must adopt policy for social media use
The New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) has released a newly revised model policy that local boards of education may use to comply with a new law on the use of social media by teachers and students. On April 24, Gov. Chris Christie signed the legislation, S441, which requires local school boards to have policies…
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Caregiver group will meet on Tuesdays
South Brunswick residents age 55 and older can take part in a new Caregiving Education Series designed for the caregiver of chronically ill, older adults. Topics will include an overview of caregiving, the impact on the caregiver, Elder Law updates, accessing resources, understanding home care and hospice, and the benefits of adult day care. The…
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Beekeeping, butterfly workshops scheduled
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will hold free workshops May 17 aimed at creating pollinatorfriendly habitats. A beginner beekeeping program will be held 1-3 p.m., and an Attracting Birds & Butterflies workshop will be held 3-5 p.m. at the EARTH Center, Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Preregistration is required by…
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Workshop to offer tips involving bone health
HealthEASE will hold a “Bone Up on Health” workshop 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 8 at the Charleston Place Community Room, 3424 Route 27, Kendall Park. The program will identify risk factors for osteoporosis and fractures, apply lifestyle changes to help prevent osteoporosis, determine the amount of calcium needed daily for healthy bones, and identify lifestyle changes…
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Smart Carpet offers gift cards
Smart Carpet and Flooring, already an innovator in mobile sales, has introduced gift cards to coincide with Mother’s Day. The company cited market research showing that women are initiating 80 percent of home-improvement decisions today, and that number is trending upwards. “Most flooring decisions are initiated by women,” said company President Brendan Phillips. “A Mother’s…
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Forsgate fundraiser features Vegas-style casino, auction
Forsgate Country Club, Forsgate Drive, Monroe, expects a “full house” on May 16 as the private club opens its doors for the Forsgate Foundation’s second annual Vegas and Vino Casino Night to benefit Merlin’s KIDS. Forsgate’s clubhouse will be transformed into a Las Vegas-style casino with blackjack, craps and roulette tables; a Texas Hold’em poker…
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Dancers can try out for Junior Knights
Dancers and cheerleaders ages 8-18 are needed for the first Rutgers Junior Knights Dance Team. Junior Knights are provided the opportunity to perform three to four routines every year for thousands of fans at various locations, including Rutgers’ home football games. Dancers must have several years of dance school experience and the ability to follow…
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Yoga classes begin this month at library
A five-class session of mixed-level yoga will be held 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays from May 8 to June 12 (no class June 5) at the South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction. The class explores sun salutations, asana alignment, vinyasa flow, pranayama, meditation, deep relaxation (savasana) and basic yoga philosophy. The class…
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