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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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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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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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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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Fanwood Poetry Reading features Joe Weil and B.J. Ward, May 15
May 15, 2012The Carriage House Poetry Series invites the public to attend an evening of poetry on Tuesday, May 15, at 8:00 p.m. in the Kuran Arts ...
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Summit Youth Recognized for Raising Awareness of Autism
May 14, 2012Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella paid a visit to nine-year-old Zachary Brooks of Summit this week to thank him for...
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Literacy Volunteers to Honor CBS Journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author at 25th Anniversary Gala
May 11, 2012Literacy Volunteers of Union County will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a celebrity gala honoring Emmy Award-winning journalist B...
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"Get Your Green On" at Trailside's Wild Earth Fest, May 6
May 6, 2012MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Department of Parks and Community Renewal invite familie...
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Mansion in May 2012 Showcases LAND Identity Garden Design
May 5, 2012The 16th Mansion in May, presented by the Women’s Association of Morristown Medical Center, is “a showcase of design inspi...
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New Jersey Youth Symphony Names Jeffrey Grogan Artistic Director
May 4, 2012The Board of Trustees of New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS) has appointed Jeffrey Grogan as Artistic Director effective July 1, 2012. Mr...
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Kids Rock For A Cause
May 3, 2012Get ready to rock with the area’s elite teen musicians as they join forces to raise money and awareness at the 4th annual Kids R...
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43d NY Infantry To Bring Civil War to Life at Berkeley Heights Public Library
May 2, 2012The 43d New York Volunteer Infantry sets up camp at the Berkeley Heights Public Library on Saturday, May 5. Drop by between 1 p....
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OLP Country Fair
May 1, 2012It’s that time of year again. When the weather gets warmer and the days get longer you know that the annual country fair at OLP ...
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Fabulous Finds Holds Fabulous Mother's Day Sale on Saturday, April 28
April 26, 2012Looking for something special and unique for a Mother’s Day gift? Then mark your calendar for Saturday, April 28, 10am to 1pm, f...
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Chorus Preps for Rescue Squad Benefit
April 22, 2012FANWOOD, NJ - A chorus of 50 singers from Fanwood, Scotch Plains and other nearby towns is getting ready for a May 20th performance at...
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May 3 “Shop for SAGE” To Showcase Local Artisans
April 20, 2012SUMMIT, NJ – SAGE Eldercare will hold its first “Shop for SAGE” event on Thursday, May 3 from 10 am to 7 pm at 290 B...
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In Concert - The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook
April 20, 2012On Saturday May 12th, Brotherhood Concerts will present a community benefit concert event with a tribute to The Simon & Garfunkel ...
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NJIO Presents Free Concert at New Providence High School
April 20, 2012The New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra (NJIO) presents a Free Concert entitled “Longing for Home” on Saturday, April 2...
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Husband and Wife Author and Illustrator Discuss Their Collaboration
April 19, 2012Richard and Pat Morgan live, write, and paint on Long Beach Island, a landscape that inspires them and informs their creative ef...
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WindSync @ Elefante Music
April 17, 2012WindSync, one of the country's most exciting and refreshing young chamber ensembles, will be performing their latest concert, &quo...
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Generations of Jazz at Scotch Plains Public Library
April 17, 2012On Sunday, May 20 at 2 PM, the Scotch Plains Public Library will be hosting a very special performance—Generations of Jazz. ...
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Celebrate Poetry Month in Fanwood, April 17
April 17, 2012The Carriage House Poetry Series invites the public to attend its annual National Poetry Month celebration on Tuesday, April 17, at 8:...
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Enjoy a Guided Trail Ride on Sundays in the Watchung Reservation
April 8, 2012Spring is here and Union County’s Watchung Stable is offering guided trail rides on Sundays starting April 1, for everyone nine ...