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Workshop to address new lung-cancer treatments
A program titled “What’s New in Lung Cancer” is planned for 7 p.m. March 28 at the East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Guest speaker Dr. Bruno S. Fang will offer information on the latest treatments for lung cancer. Topics will include treatment side effects, side-effect management, and tools to overcome the…
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Sounds of violin, organ to fill St. Mary’s
Violinist Alexei Yavtuhovich and organist Shea Velloso will team up for a Music at St. Mary’s concert set for 4 p.m. March 26 at Saint Mary Church, 256 Augusta St., South Amboy. The performance will include works for violin and organ by J.S. Bach, G.F. Handel and others. Yavtuhovich, a 21-year resident of Old Bridge,…
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Health Summit and Screening set for April 29
The Sisters Network of Central NJ Inc. (SNCNJ) will host its 17th annual Health Summit and Screening from 8-11 a.m. April 29 at the DoubleTree Hotel, 200 Atrium Drive, Somerset. Health screenings will begin 7:30 a.m. The event will feature a breakfast buffet; free health screenings for blood pressure, sugar, cholesterol and more; information about mammograms and breast health;…
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‘Understanding the Silent Flight of Owls’ set for April 12
Lehigh University Assistant Professor Justin W. Jaworski, Ph.D., will present “Understanding the Silent Flight of Owls” at the Monmouth County Audubon Society’s meeting at 8 p.m. April 12 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 200 Fair Haven Road, Fair Haven. The public is welcome, and admission is free. Jaworski will discuss recent research into how sound…
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Child advocacy panel slated March 23 in Metuchen
Four child advocacy professionals will discuss how to be the best self-advocate for children with learning disabilities and special needs at a panel on March 23 at 7 p.m., at the Metuchen High School library, 400 Grove Ave. The event, hosted by the Metuchen Special Education Parent Advisory Council, is open to parents in other…
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Emergency personnel deserve support and thanks
These days we often hear about all the bad things that happen to people in our society. Especially about the police and dedicated professionals who swear an oath to serve and protect us. These dedicated individuals often run into the danger and catastrophes that everyone else is running away from, and they put their lives…
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Residents must be alert to scams
By Carol Abaya Personal stories often tell the best story. As a member of the Monmouth County Office on Aging Advisory Council, I am always looking out for happenings especially involving seniors and sandwich generationers. My own recent experiences should serve as red alerts to everyone, regardless of age. Dubious Contractors: My house needs to…
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Ocean Township’s nine-hole golf course to open April 1
Ocean Township’s municipal golf course, the nine-hole William F. Larkin Golf Course at Colonial Terrace, will open for the season on April 1. The course, which is located at 1003 Wickapecko Drive, offers more than 2,600 yards of golf for both residents and nonresidents. Hours are 7 a.m. to dusk, seven days a week, weather…
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Food donations will cancel fines
The Food for Fines program will once again be featured at all branches of the Monmouth County Library System in celebration of National Library Week, which is being observed April 9-15. The Food for Fines program enables library users to return all delinquent books through an amnesty program which eliminates the fine in exchange for…
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