Each spring, millions of Americans look forward to receiving a hefty income tax refund. And it truly is “hefty” with the average federal refund in 2010 hovering around $3,000. That’s a lot of money to be giving the government through what is essentially a year-long, interest-free loan.
April Is National Autism Awareness Month
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TRENTON–April is National Autism Awareness Month and Health and Senior Services Acting Commissioner Mary O’Dowd is urging parents with children under two to speak to their health care provider about autism and be aware of early warning signs and symptoms of the spectrum of autism disorder.
College To Host Unity Walk To Support Japanese Relief Efforts
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EDISON — Middlesex County College will host a Unity Walk to support the relief efforts in Japan on Monday, April 18 at 11 a.m. in front of the College Center.
Pet Appreciation Day In Garwood
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GARWOOD — All Star Pet Rescue will have some of their cuddly canines at Pet Valu in the Kings Shopping Center at 300 S. Ave. in Garwood on Saturday, April 9 between 11 – 3 p.m. for an adoption event.
Learn To Correct Winter Damage In Your Landscape
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK — On Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. – noon, Middlesex County’s Office of Rutgers Cooperative Extension will present a Gardening Seminar at the EARTH Center, 42 Riva Ave, Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, South Brunswick. The topic will be, “Proper Tree & Shrub Pruning: Correcting Winter Damage”
Author To Speak About NJ’s Civil War Generation
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CRANFORD—The 150th anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War takes place in April 2011. In recognition of this milestone, the Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee of the Cranford Historical Society and the Cranford Public Library will present a program about New Jersey and the Civil War on Wednesday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m.
NJ Trout Season Opens Saturday
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TRENTON – More than 180,000 freshly stocked trout will be awaiting anglers when they cast their lines on the opening day of trout season this weekend thanks to the efforts of the DEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife, which for the past two weeks has been stocking nearly 200 streams, lakes and ponds across the state.
Re:Design Exhibition Showcases Young Designers Who Repurpose Materials into New Objects
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SUMMIT — Re:Design, a new exhibit at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, highlights 14 emerging designers who are taking a fresh look at old materials. Part of a generation raised in a world where the continuous production of…
Prostate Cancer Awareness Program
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PERTH AMBOY – The Middlesex County Public Health Department is sponsoring a prostate cancer awareness program, “Addressing Myths and Fear Men Experience” on Thursday, April 14 at 12:30 p.m. at the Perth Amboy Senior Center at 1 Olive Street.
