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LAWRENCEVILLE — Special Olympics New Jersey is seeking volunteers for various upcoming fall events, including local competitions, fundraisers and developmental programs. Specifically, volunteers are needed in local communities throughout the state to help with leagues and sectionals, Unified soccer, developmental tennis and swimming, and the Young Athletes program. Volunteers are also needed for the statewide […]
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UNION COUNTY — With the beginning of the 2013-2014 flu season, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders reminds residents that flu vaccines are available at many locations in Union County, including pharmacies, private medical practices and public clinics run by local health departments. Fees for the vaccine can be free or quite low, and […]
By editor on ARTS / EVENTS, COUNTY NEWS, IN THE TOWNS, MOUNTAINSIDE
MOUNTAINSIDE – On Sunday, Sept. 29, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Department of Parks & Community Renewal will host the 32nd annual Union County Harvest Festival, rain or shine at Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no shortage of things to do […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, IN THE TOWNS, UNION
UNION — The Union Club of The Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County, in collaboration with the Chandler Learning Center will host an S.A.T. prep course on the Thursday and Friday dates leading up to the Nov. 2 S.A.T. test. The classes will be taught by instructors from The Chandler Learning Center. Chandler Learning […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, IN THE TOWNS
UNION COUNTY — Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m., a tax reform and health care forum hosted by Congressman Leonard Lance of New Jersey’s seventh congressional district will occur at New Providence Town Hall, located at 360 Elkwood Ave. in New Providence. The panelists will include Fair Tax Florida Spokesperson Steve Hayes, Flat Tax supporter […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, CRANFORD, HEADLINE NEWS
CRANFORD — Dulce Tanelli, a certified body ecologist and owner of Younique Probiotics, a line of cultured vegetable products intended to aid digestion and build immunity, took first place in the recent Quick Pitch Business Competition, sponsored by UCEDC, a statewide nonprofit economic development corporation and Capital One Bank. The Quick Pitch Competition, launched in […]
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UNION COUNTY — The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders invites all residents and visitors to attend the commemoration of POW/MIA Remembrance Day in front of the Union County Courthouse at 2 Broad St. in Elizabeth on Friday, Sept. 20. The ceremony will start promptly at 11:15 a.m. “Each year, we hold this public ceremony […]
By editor on ARTS / EVENTS, COUNTY NEWS, UNION
UNION — Gene & Shelley Enlow Recital Hall at Kean University will open its 2013-2014 season with an unforgettable opening night concert by a true icon of modern music — legendary pianist and composer Herbie Hancock on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Throughout his explorations, Hancock — a 14-time Grammy Award winner — has […]
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UNION COUNTY — The Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee will host its annual golf outing on Oct. 3 at the Galloping Hill Golf Course located at 3 Golf Drive in Kenilworth. The golf outing will benefit the 2014 parade. They day begins with an 11 a.m. BBQ lunch followed by a 12:30 p.m. […]
By editor on ARTS / EVENTS, COUNTY NEWS, MOUNTAINSIDE
MOUNTAINSIDE – Autumn is on its way and Union County’s Watchung Stable is offering guided trail rides on Saturdays and Sundays for everyone nine years of age and older. The public trail rides are held Saturdays at 1 and 2 p.m. and Sundays at 2 and 3 p.m. weather permitting. Groups of 15 or more […]