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Westfield’s Burnett Plastic Surgery and Sole Italian Shoes Team Up for Night of Fashion and Beauty
October 12, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ—On October 11, about 50 people gathered at Sole Italian Shoes to shop, socialize and learn about Ultherapy, a cosm...
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Red Ribbon Day Brings Free Family Activities to Oak Ridge Park
October 11, 2012Union County’s annual Red Ribbon Day features a full day of free activities and fun for children, all in the cause of raising aw...
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Cooking with Wild, Edible Plants is Explored in Workshop at Trailside, Oct. 11
October 11, 2012The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Department of Parks and Community Renewal are pleased to offer a workshop about c...
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Learn to Keep Kids Safe with Darkness to Light at Westfield Area YMCA Oct. 17
October 8, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ--According to the nonprofit organization Darkness to Light, one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abuse...
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Union County College Hosts Halloween 5K Race Fun Walk/Run, October 27
October 7, 2012On Saturday, October 27, 2012, Union County College’s Office of College Life will be hosting a Halloween 5K Race Fun Walk/Run in...
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Westfield High School’s “Pink Out!” Tournament Oct. 12 to Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer
October 6, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ—October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Westfield High School volleyball teams and Breast Cancer Awarene...
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Learn Primitive Skills in Workshop Offered at Trailside, Oct. 6
October 6, 2012The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Department of Parks and Community Renewal are pleased to offer an all-day Primiti...
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Register Now for Westfield’s Girls’ Night Out, October 18
October 4, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ—Rain or shine, on October 18 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., The Downtown Westfield Corporation will once again sponsor ...
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Walk to End Alz Team SAGE Raises More Than $5,000
September 26, 2012SAGE Eldercare, led by Ray Eriksen of New Providence, Deanna Butters from SAGE Eldercare in Summit, and Ed Capano of Westfield, pictur...
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Seasonal Flu Inoculation Clinics
September 19, 2012Please be advised that the Westfield Regional Health Department has scheduled the following dates for seasonal Flu Inoculation Program...
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Safely Dispose of Unwanted Medication in Union County September 29
September 15, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ - On September 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Union County will participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s N...
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Learn the Basics of Wheelchair Tennis at Free Clinic in Rahway River Park, Sept. 15
September 15, 2012ennis is a game for all, including people living with disabilities. If you or a family member would like to learn the basics of wheelc...
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New Faces, New Spaces as Susan G. Komen for the Cure® North Jersey Marks its 15-Year Anniversary
September 14, 2012This year, the North Jersey Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® marks the 15th anniversary of its founding. As the Aff...
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Evolve Restorative Therapy Celebrates New Westfield Location and Continuing Mission
September 13, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ—An open house was held at Evolve Restorative Therapy September 12 to celebrate its new location on the second floo...
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Union County to Participate in DEA’s National Take Back Initiative
September 12, 2012Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella encourages Union County residents to rid their homes of unwanted and expired medication at the...
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Attention All Runners: Learn How to Prevent Injuries: Kessler Rehabilitation Center to Host Free Seminar on Stretching
September 11, 2012Kessler Rehabilitation Center (www.kessler-pt.com) located at 190 Elm Street, Westfield, will host a free presentation on “Pre- ...
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Low-Cost Flu Shots Available to Westfield-Area Residents
September 10, 2012WESTFIELD, NJ—The Westfield Regional Health Department has announced dates for seasonal flu inoculation programs. These pro...
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Westfield Resident Stacy Weinman Named to Imagine Board of Trustees
September 8, 2012Stacy Weinman, a resident of Westfield for five years has joined the Board of Trustees of Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss. ...
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Evolve Restorative Therapy Announces Grand Opening This September
September 7, 2012On Wednesday, September 12, at 6:00 pm Evolve Restorative Therapy will host an Open House at their brand new facilities located at 523...
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Westfield Area Y Provides Support to Cancer Patients Within Our Community
September 6, 2012The Westfield Area Y is pleased to offer a new program this fall that will provide support to cancer patients. Beginning Septemb...
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Expectant Parent Program At Temple Emanu-El of Westfield
September 6, 2012Temple Emanu-El of Westfield will be holding a 5-session series for expectant families called “Oy Vey! We’re Having a Baby...
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Rutgers Extension of Union County to Offer MyPlate Makeover Seminar
August 29, 2012Union County residents are invited to take part in “MyPlate Makeovers”, a seminar on the importance of following MyPlate g...
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Save the Date! SAGE to Host Art Auction to Help Area Seniors on Oct. 26
August 29, 2012On Friday, October 26, the public is invited to attend an Art Auction at SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad Street, Summit, to support area sen...
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Self-healing and Stress Relief Programs at Scotch Plains Public Library
August 2, 2012Self-healing and Stress Relief Programs at Scotch Plains Public Library Scotch Plains Public Library will offer workshops on two T...
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Let's Yo, A Yogurt Experience of Watchung
July 20, 2012Let’s YO! Serves Up Frozen Yogurt With a Modern Twist in Watchung; Celebrates Grand Opening July 20-21, 2012 Local Own...