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Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Seeking 'Best Dad on Wheels'
May 29, 2012SHORT HILLS, NJ – Christopher Reeve once said he became a better father after a horseback riding accident left him paralyzed and...
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Fabulous Finds Boutique End-of-Season Sale
May 23, 2012New Eyes for the Needy’s Fabulous Finds Boutique season is coming to an end but going out with a bang! The resale shop is slashi...
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Curémonos Celebrates Three Years of Guiding Latinas, Women in Need, to Breast Cancer Care
May 18, 2012Curémonos, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping underserved women, particularly Latinas, to better navigate their way...
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Unity of Montclair Invites the Public to a Unique Hike
May 18, 2012Unity of Montclair invites the public to join in the day filled with fun at its unique and spiritual hike on June 2, 2012 at the South...
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Mother's Day 5K a Huge Success
May 17, 2012The Berkeley Heights YMCA and Summit YMCA sponsored the 11th annual Mother’s Day 5K run/walk on Sunday, May 13 in Berkeley Heigh...
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Cora Hartshorn Arboretum to Host Free Outdoor Yoga Class
May 15, 2012The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum in Short Hills, NJ will host a free outdoor community yoga classes presented by CAN DO Fitness Clubs and ...
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Communty Wellness Fair Planned at the Berkeley Heights YMCA
May 15, 2012The Berkeley Heights YMCA along with its community partner the Berkeley Heights Public Library is hosting a Community Wellness Fair on...
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Older Americans Month – Never Too Old to Play! Celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day on May 30 at SAGE Eldercare
May 15, 2012May is Older Americans Month, a perfect opportunity to show our appreciation for the older adults in our community. Since 1963, ...
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Local Teens find Volunteering with Dog Rescue a Rewarding Experience
May 14, 2012When asked what she would tell other teens considering volunteering, Home for Good junior volunteer, Lily Husek, replied “I woul...
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Write, Study and Celebrate This June!
May 9, 2012Love to write? Take the plunge in self-expression with our supportive workshop Tasting Life Twice: A Monthly Writing Circle ...
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Mother’s Day with Skin Deep Salon and Spa
May 9, 2012Join Skin Deep Salon and Spa’s gift certificate shopping day on Thursday, May 10th. Clients will receive $20 spa dollars f...
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Beneath the Surface: The Impact of Social Judgment on the Transgender Community
April 30, 2012In early 2012, the GlassBook Project collaborated with the transgender community to create an advocacy effort for social ch...
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Berkeley Tennis Club Holds Open House Saturday, May 5
April 29, 2012The sun is out and the temperature is rising. Looking to get outside and get your metabolism working again? Want to hone your te...
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Local Dentists And Daisy Troop 22914 Support Junior League's Backpack Program For School Children In Need
April 26, 2012Earlier this year, the Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills (JLOSH) launched a new community service program called the BackPa...
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TransOptions to host 2nd annual Northwestern NJ Bike to Work Challenge
April 24, 2012This May, in celebration of National Bike Month, TransOptions, along with featured sponsor Cycle Craft of Parsippan...
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Special Needs Recreation Programs in Summit
April 17, 2012Youth with special needs and those who could use just a little help and encouragement are welcome to now register for several programs...
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Lunch and Learn at Whole Foods Madison
April 12, 2012Hollenbach Family Chiropractic will be hosting a Lunch and Learn at 11:30 on Thursday, April 19, at Whole Foods in Madison at 22...
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Massage Therapy Offers Many Health Benefits
April 10, 2012The Summit YMCA now offers a full range of massage therapy options to promote health and wellbeing for adults and families. Among the ...
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Cancer Recovery Class Continues at the Berkeley Heights YMCA
April 10, 2012The Berkeley Heights YMCA is committed to providing community programs offering resources and guidance to help maintain and improve ph...
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Interweave Announces Its New Executive Director: Janet Haag
April 6, 2012Interweave, an independent, interfaith learning center for wellness, spirituality and the common good in Summit, is pleased to announc...
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CNN Athlete to Compete in Doc and Sok Triathlon
April 5, 2012CNN Fit Nation athlete, Denise Castelli, to participate at the Doc and Sok Triathlon on Sunday May 20th, 2012 in Watchung. Denise will...
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Get Certified for Summer at The Connection
April 4, 2012The Connection for Women and Families in Summit offers a variety of American Red Cross certification and recertification classes throu...
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Improve the Quality of Your Life with BEST 5-minute Meditation
March 31, 2012On Saturday, March 31 at 2 p.m., the MILLBURN Free Public Library presents BEST 5-Minute Meditation: Improve the Quality of Your Life ...
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Orthotic/Prosthetic Practice Receives Accreditation
March 28, 2012miPriority Medical, Inc. in Short Hills, NJ has received Accreditation from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, P...
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Sign-Up Now For the 2012 Millburn-Short Hills CSA and Eat Locally
March 27, 2012Since 2008 the Millburn-Short Hills CSA (community supported agriculture) has capped membership at approximately 50 families due to sp...