UNION — The Theatre Department at Kean University presents the Stephen Sondheim / Hugh Wheeler musical, “Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” from Feb. 25 through March 5 in the Zella Fry Theatre on the Union campus.
Volunteers Needed For College Basketball Tournament Events
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NEWARK– After just two weeks, GoNewark HoopFest has already signed up more than 300 volunteers to staff events when the NCAA Tournament descends on Newark’s Prudential Center from March 23-27.
Linden Makes It Easier To Sign Up For City Senior IDs
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LINDEN — Linden residents 50 years of age or older may register for a Senior Citizen Identification Card Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the John T. Gregorio Center, 330 Helen Street. Previously, the I.D. cards were distributed on the first Tuesday of each month.
Inaugural Gala To Raise Funds For Student Scholarships
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NEW BRUNSWICK – UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and the Foundation of UMDNJ will host an inaugural Student Scholarship Gala, welcoming alumni and friends to celebrate and raise funds in support of medical education, on Saturday, April 2, at 7 pm, at The Heldrich in New Brunswick.
Diocese Of Metuchen To Sponsor Diocesan Youth Day
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PISCATAWAY – Hundreds of teens from Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren counties will gather on Saturday, April 2 for the Diocese of Metuchen’s annual Diocesan Youth Day sponsored by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
“Newsies” Will Open 2011-12 Paper Mill Playhouse Season
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MILLBURN – The Paper Mill Playhouse will open its 2011-12 season with the premier of the Disney stage musical, “Newsies.”
Camp Middlesex Means Summer Fun For Kids; Open House Set For March 6
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EDISON — Twenty-three new camp programs have been added to Camp Middlesex for the summer of 2011. The camp, located on the Middlesex County College campus in Edison, is for kids 6 to 18 years old. It runs from June 27-Aug. 19.
EarthTalk®
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Dear EarthTalk: What’s the latest research on the question of whether cell phone use causes cancer? — William Thigpen, via e-mail
Heart Health and Snow Removal
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I am sure that everyone has already had their fair share of snow this winter– I know I have, it seems like we are faced with a new storm every other day. When those storms leave us with huge accumulations, it is important that we take the right precautions when removing snow.