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Candidates to debate during April 29 forum
The League of Women Voters of the Princeton Area is sponsoring a debate among the four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination to succeed Rep. Rush Holt in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. The debate will take place at 7 p.m. April 29 in the main meeting room of Witherspoon Hall, 400 Witherspoon St., Princeton. The…
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Walk MS to be held in Babbage Park
Walk MS will be held April 27 at Babbage Park, Hollywood Place, North Brunswick. The walk to raise money to find a cure for multiple sclerosis (MS) begins at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Register online in advance at walknjm.nationalmssociety.org.
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South Brunswick summer camps offer enrichment, sports
Registration is available for South Brunswick Community Education’s “Your Summer, Your Choice” summer camps. Day camps will be held 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 30 to Aug. 15. BASE Camp for children in first through fifth grades will be held at Brooks Crossing, and Adventure Camp for grades six through eight will be held…
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Farmlands bike tour showcases rural routes throughout state
By JESSICA D’AMICO Those traversing the highways and byways of New Jersey are often doing so behind the wheel of a vehicle, making their way through traffic-clogged conditions. The annual Farmlands Bicycle Tour, set for May 3 and celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, allows hundreds of riders to see the state from a new…
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Keeping kids active once the school year ends
I n many ways, today’s kids have busier schedules than any previous generation of youngsters. Many extracurricular activities, including sports, require a nearly year-round commitment, and the dual-income household has landed many kids in after-school programs where kids tend to their schoolwork or engage in various activities that keep them from resting on their laurels.…
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Follow some tips to decrease family screen time
Smartphones and tablets appear to have staying power.The Pew Research Center confirms that smartphone penetration has surpassed the 50 percent mark among mobile subscribers. Many others are routinely using tablets to access books, television shows, movies and magazines. In multi-screen homes, televisions are still king.According to a 2012 Nielsen report, the average American over the…
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Facts about childhood fever
temperature readings. Glass rectal or oral/underarm thermometers: These have been around the longest and have a proven record of accu Fevers scare many parents.When a child’s temperatures rises, it can induce panic and helplessness. But when parents recognize that fevers are oftentimes not incredibly harmful to children, that recognition can reduce panic and over…
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There is plenty for children to do, see and learn in the area
Check out these local businesses that cater to children and parents: Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township, announces the debut of Camp Forsgate, a unique, full-day summer camp for children ages 4 to 10. Open to member and nonmember families, Camp Forsgate will operate Monday through Friday from June 30 to Aug. 15, from 9 a.m.…
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School district to show students’ art creations
Artwork created by students of the South Brunswick School District will be on display for the public from 6-9 p.m. April 24 at the district’s Student Art Gallery, located in the annex gymnasium of South Brunswick High School, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. On that night, the art teachers of South Brunswick will select a…
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