I used to wonder if I failed my daughter. Since she is my only child, it really hurts when I don’t do something right the first time, because I never get a do-over with a second kid. So you can imagine the lingering torment, anguish and nightmares I experienced after learning that my daughter….drum roll here….. WOULD NOT APPLY TO IVY LEAGUE SCHOOLS!
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Community Calendar
Singles • Aug. 13 from 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. – Middlesex East Widows Or Widowers, Carteret Chapter, will hold an open dance at the American Legion Hall, 1155 Roosevelt Ave., Carteret. Live music & refreshments. Admission: $10 members, $12 guests. For info, call 1-732-969-2228 or 1-908-757-0515.
Golf Committee Prepares For Annual Event
RAHWAY — Honorary Chairman, Dr. Barry Benisch, Rahway Pathology, P.A. expresses his appreciation to the Golf Committee and RWJ Rahway Foundation for their dedication and commitment to RJW Rahway.
Concert Benefits Barron Arts Center
WOODBRIDGE – The New Horizons Band will perform familiar works from well-known Broadway musicals at a benefit concert with proceeds to benefit the Barron Arts Center on Saturday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m.
“The Other Guys” – Straight Cop/Funny Cop
Classic comedic conventions commandeered by the unique nuttiness that is Will Ferrell make director-writer Adam McKay’s “The Other Guys” a bona fide laugh fest. Spanning the spectrum of shtick from slapstick to heady juxtaposition, this ceaselessly rambunctious send-up of cop shows cajoles you into its mad modus operandi.
Fairy Tales Can Come True…
STATE — Fairy tales can come true? Sometimes, as Elizabeth native Joel Zelnik can attest.
Café Announces August Double Bill
UNION — Salem Roadhouse Cafe at Townley Presbyterian Church, 829 Salem Road in Union, will feature a double billing on Saturday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. Doors will be open at 7:30 p.m.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Recently, the news has been filled with stories of promising young athletes who, without warning, collapse on the playing field or during practice and later die from complications from a heart problem they never knew they had.
Dermatologist Says Nail Dryers May Increase Of Risk Skin Cancer
LANSING, Mich. — An often overlooked source of UV radiation can be found in virtually every nail salon in the country.
Expert Says NJ Offers Valuable Info To Protect Family And Businesses
SOMERDALE — As the hurricane season begins to unfold, knowing where to find disaster-related information is the best way for New Jersey residents to protect themselves, says Dean Ragone, a 25-year veteran of the disaster planning industry.
Walgreens Hosts Lemonade Stand Day To Help Children With Cancer
STATE — In an effort to join the battle against childhood cancer, Walgreens locations in northern New Jersey will host their first Alex’s Lemonade Stand Day on Saturday, Aug. 14, from noon – 4 p.m. The locations will compete to see who can raise the most money and draw the most attention to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF).
Cranbury Dog Day Pre-Registration
CRANBURY — All Star Pet Rescue will be at the L’Oreal Dog Day pre-registration event on Saturday, August 14 at L’Oreal’s Cranbury facility on 35 Broadway Road.
Lakewood Loses Series Opener To Delmarva, 2-1
LAKEWOOD – Ty Kelly’s RBI double down the first base line in the eighth was the difference Thursday night, as the Delmarva Shorebirds beat the Lakewood BlueClaws 2-1 in the first of a five-game series.