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J.P. Stevens to stage May jazz extravaganza
The J.P. Stevens High School, 855 Grove Ave., Edison, will present its 41st annual jazz band extravaganza on May 2, beginning at 7 p.m. The event will feature performances from the school’s jazz bands, followed by an end-of-the-evening jam session. Professional musician and newly inducted Hall of Honor member Pete DeSiena, a 1996 J.P. Stevens…
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Clean Ocean Action to begin Beach Sweeps
Clean Ocean Action will host its annual Spring Beach Sweeps this month. All are invited to help clean up local beaches. The Earth Youth Environmental Society will participate in a Beach Sweeps on April 26 at Sandy Hook Beach (Lot D) from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register with the Earth Youth Environmental Society or…
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Free relationship seminar slated in Metuchen
Jonathan R. Nussbaum, LCSW, will present “Relationship Recharge: The High Road to a Great Relationship,” a free seminar, on April 24 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at 20 Highland Ave., Metuchen. Nussbaum will share ideas from the fields of neuroscience and psychology for optimal relationship health. Topics will include the three stages in the “Life Cycle of…
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Children develop love of Judaism at Temple Emanu-El
At Temple Emanu-El of Edison, the Religious School curriculum was designed by the Union for Reform Judaism, for the purpose of creating a love of Judaism and providing children with the skills to live as well-informed Jews.The program extends from kindergarten through 12th grade.The curriculum includes Hebrew, Bible, holiday observances, rituals and ethics, and the…
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Hiring a babysitter takes careful consideration
One of the primary roles of parents is ensuring their children are safe and well-cared for and receive the necessities in life. But sometimes parents need time away from the kids to recharge their batteries. In such instances, parents often fret over finding reliable childcare. Hiring a babysitter is not always easy, and many parents…
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Kaye-Lynn Dance Studio has been offering quality dance education since 1955
Kaye-Lynn Dance Studio is a well-established center for dance in Middlesex County. Kaye- Lynn is celebrating 59 years of operation and three generations of quality dance education. Original owner, Jackie Lynn, was a member of the Rockettes more than 50 years ago before opening the dance studio in 1955. Robin Kaye is the associate director…
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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 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. But those…
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Boy to Congress: Children get arthritis, too — please help
By AMY ROSEN The Donnelly family, left to right, Candice, John, John III and Ryan, stand in front of the Capitol building during their time at the Arthritis Foundation’s Advocacy Summit. EDISON — In an effort to get the word out that children get arthritis, too, 14-yearold township resident Ryan Donnelly, who has juvenile rheumatoid…
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Events focus on Christ and LGBT community
The Reformed Church of Metuchen, 150 Lake Ave., will host “Jesus Christ in the LGBT Community: An Open Conversation” from 7-9 p.m. April 25 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26, when attendees can come for all or part of the day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on April 25. According to the…
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