Tag: Wellspring Center for Prevention
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Forum presents pros and cons of legalized recreational marijuana
EAST BRUNSWICK–With New Jersey becoming the newest state to legalize recreational marijuana use, Wellspring Center for Prevention Coordinator Mara Carlin explained the potential effects of this new bill. Carlin is the coordinator of Coalition and Community Programs at Wellspring Center for Prevention and has been in the prevention field for almost 20 years. In November…
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Adults can learn about CBD oil and marijuana through virtual workshops
The North Brunswick Public Library will host members of the Wellspring Center for Prevention for virtual seminars on CBD oil and marijuana literacy. Mara Carlin, coordinator of Coalition and Community Programs, will discuss CBD oil (cannabidiol) during a virtual seminar for adults at 7 p.m. April 13. Questions will be encouraged. Register at https://form.jotform.com/210595539431155 On…
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Costume contest at North Brunswick Library will be in drive-through format
A drive-through Halloween costume contest will be held from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 30 in the parking lot of the North Brunswick Public Library, 880 Herman Road. The “Be Happy, Be Brave, Be Drug Free” costume contest is supported by Mobile Family Success Center of Middlesex County and the Wellspring Center for Prevention. Hear some spooky…
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Virtual discussions will focus on CBD oil, legalization of marijuana
Learn about CBD oil at 7 p.m. Oct. 20, courtesy of a virtual presentation through the North Brunswick Public Library. Wellspring Center for Prevention members will discuss CBD oil and cannabidiols. Register at https://form.jotform.com/202714310962145 For more information, email librarian Ryan Miller at [email protected] For a complete listing of virtual events, visit https://northbrunswicklibrary.org/ or find the…
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North Brunswick Library continues virtual programming
The North Brunswick Public Library is collaborating with Wellspring Center for Prevention for online talks on internet and social media safety. Adults are welcome to join Wellspring for a free and educational talk on keeping teens safe online from 7-8:30 p.m. July 23. No registration is necessary. To join, visit http://Zoom.us using meeting ID 821…
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Wellspring Center for Prevention, North Brunswick Library offer virtual toolkit for adjusting to ‘new normal’
Wellspring Center for Prevention will present a free virtual “Toolkit for Success” focusing on adjusting to our “new normal” at 7 p.m. on June 23. Nicki Francis, coordinator of Program and Professional Development; and Mara Carlin, coordinator of Coalition and Community Programs, will discuss topics such as loss, stress management and how to reach out…
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Learn how to keep children safe on social media
Mobile Family Success Center and the Wellspring Center for Prevention will present “Extra Screen Time: Keeping Your Kids Safe on Social Media” at 2 p.m. on May 15. Learn about what to look out for when children are using social media. Register at https://screentime2020.eventbrite.com. Login information will be emailed after registration.
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A pandemic that has impacted all aspects of life
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 is having a trickle down, chain reaction effect on all aspects of life. Emergency response Chief Robert Robinson of the North Brunswick First Aid and Rescue Squad said first responders may wear extra gowns, masks and gloves when responding – but they will respond. “We are always preparing for cases…
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Panel has honest discussion on the dangers of vaping
METUCHEN – For Metuchen High School student Joshua Bhujbal, focus should not only be on telling kids vaping is bad, it should be helping guide kids to have self worth and how to create real bonds and close friendships that will benefit them for the long-term. Bhujbal said the fact kids think vaping is the…