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Christine Mastros Re: Postpartum Doula
May 29, 2012With shortened hospital stays after the birth of a newborn, and ever-growing geographic distance from close family, postpartum doulas ...
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Recycle Electronic Equipment and Shred Old Personal Documents in Scotch Plains, June 9
May 29, 2012The County of Union will sponsor a recycling event for electronic equipment and unwanted paper documents on Saturday, June 9, so Union...
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Sensory Friendly Theater Series to Begin June 10th at UCPAC
May 29, 2012Tickets are still available for the Sensory Friendly Theater series, a combination of performances specially designed for childre...
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Wharton Music Center Announces Major Donor Wall in Memory of Jerry Ben-Asher
May 29, 2012Wharton Music Center has inaugurated a major donor wall in memory of one of its founding trustees Jerry Ben-Asher. The wall is made po...
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Yoga Classes for Adults Continue at Trailside thru June 5
May 29, 2012The popular gentle yoga classes continue at Trailside Nature and Science Center on Tuesday evenings as part of the center’s adul...
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7th Grade Welcome Party
May 27, 2012The Scotch Plains Public Library is inviting all incoming 7th graders to a Welcome to the Adult Room Party on Thursday, June 14 at 3 p...
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Union County History Grants Are Available; Deadline for Applying: June 20
May 25, 2012The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce that grant-funding opportunities are available through the 2012 Un...
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Union County Clerk Extends Office Hours, June 2, for Last-Minute Primary Election Mail-In Voters
May 25, 2012Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi will open her offices in Elizabeth and Westfield on Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for vote...
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Help Prevent Substance Abuse and Promote Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Well-Being in Union County
May 25, 2012Do you feel stressed, depressed, or overwhelmed? Well you are not alone. Estimates show that only 17 percent of all U.S. a...
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First Book by Local Author Heather Hopkins
May 25, 2012HEATHER HOPKINS is a graduate of Syracuse University with a degree in business and has been writing short stories, plays, songs, and a...
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"Junk" Collection For Re:Purposed Room 4 Kids in Need
May 24, 2012We are in the process of collecting used furniture and room accessories to aid in a green room makeover for children of chronica...
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"Junk" Collection For Re:Purposed Room 4 Kids in Need
May 24, 2012We are in the process of collecting used furniture and room accessories to aid in a green room makeover for children ...
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Get Bear-Smart at the Berkeley Heights Public Library
May 24, 2012Elaine Dunn of New Jersey Bear Education and Resource (BEAR) Group will present “How to Become a Bear-Smart Community” at ...
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Alcohol Abuse is a Problem We All Face; Help Prevent It Here in Union County
May 23, 2012Alcohol abuse is a widespread issue in the United States and here in Union County. Even though it’s legal for individuals ...
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County Clerk Offers Photo ID Cards at Veterans Job Fair in Westfield, May 23
May 23, 2012Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi will offer free photo ID cards to veterans at the Union County Veterans Job Fair and Resource Event ...
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New Jersey Celebrates a "Taste of Greece" with Holy Trinity Greek Fest 2012
May 22, 2012This year Holy Trinity gives an early welcome to summer, with Greek Fest 2012. Following rave reviews, Greek Fest 2012 promises to be ...
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Congregation Beth Israel Students Celebrate Lag B'Omer
May 22, 2012Students in Congregation Beth Israel’s Religious School in Scotch Plains celebrated the Jewish holiday of Lag B'Omer on Wedn...
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Money and Planning Advice Workshops with Eve Kaplan at Scotch Plains Public Library
May 22, 2012Eve Kaplan returns to the Scotch Plains Public Library to present two workshops on money and long-term planning. The first worksho...
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7th Grader Develops App to Benefit Kessler Foundation
May 21, 2012Mohnish Sabhani is your typical 12 year old—a casual kid who loves technology and gaming. But when his Social Studies teacher, M...
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Underage Drinking is a Problem We All Face; Help Prevent it Here in Union County
May 21, 2012Loud and unruly behavior, property destruction, unintentional injuries, fights and violence, and even death due to underage drinking c...
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Vote-By-Mail Service Available before June 5 Primary at County Clerk's Westfield and Elizabeth Offices
May 18, 2012Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi announces that a “One-Stop” service is available for Union County voters at the Westfiel...
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Union County to recognize May 21 through May 25 as Prevention Week
May 18, 2012The Union County Regional Coalition will be coordinating efforts to recognize the week of May 21 through May 25 as Prevention Week in ...
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Local Teens Take the Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway, May 16
May 16, 2012Most teenagers daydream about singing or dancing on a stage before a live audience. That dream becomes reality for Union County ...
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Volunteer Naturalists Are Needed and the Public Is Invited to Union County's 8th Annual Bio-Blitz, June 8-9
May 15, 2012Union County offers nature lovers of all ages the opportunity to get up-close and personal with wildlife in their own “backyard&...
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Temple Emanu-El Prospective New Member Erev Shabbat Meet & Greet
May 15, 2012Come and see what Temple Emanu-El of Westfield has to offer on Friday, June 1 at our prospective member event. At 7:00 p.m. meet...