TRENTON – The New Jersey State Library, local libraries and school libraries from across the state have partnered with the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority to encourage readers to “Read Like a Library Champion” by giving them the opportunity to win tickets to IZOD Center events by logging in the books they read at www.njlibrarychampions.org.
EarthTalk®
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Dear EarthTalk: I saw a TV ad for toilet paper with no cardboard core to save paper. I understand that green groups recently struck a deal with Kimberly-Clark to protect eastern U.S. forests from decimation for, among other things, toilet paper.
Pharmacists Encourage Americans To Consider Medicine Cabinet Cleanout Among New Year’s Resolutions
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WASHINGTON, DC– The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) encourages the public to make an annual medicine cabinet cleanout part of their New Year’s resolutions.
Choose The Simplest Tax Form For Your Situation
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To file your 2010 individual tax return, you’ll have to decide which form to use…unless you e-file. This year, choosing which form to file will be even more important since the IRS will no longer be mailing paper tax packages.
Free Class for Coffee Drinkers
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WESTFIELD – Coffee aficionados can learn more about their favorite beverage by attending a free class offered by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County later this month.
Christmas Caroling At Polish Cultural Center
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CLARK – On Sunday, Jan. 16, at 4 p.m. the Polish Cultural Foundation invites you to join them to celebrate the Polish tradition of Christmas caroling known as “Koledy”
Middlesex Vicinage Offers Free Workshop On Divorce Procedures
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NEW BRUNSWICK – The Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex Vicinage will present a divorce procedures workshop on Monday, Jan. 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Family Courthouse, first floor, 120 New St.
Clark Cub Scouts Plan Pancake Breakfast
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CLARK — The Cub Scout Pack 145 Family will be hosting a pancake breakfast Saturday, Jan. 15, from 8 a.m. through noon at the municipal complex cafeteria, located at 430 Westfield Avenue in Clark. The menu will include pancakes, bacon, juice, coffee, and other breakfast goods.
Local School Boards Honored
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TRENTON—The New Jersey State Board of Education marked School Board Recognition Month on Wednesday by approving a resolution that commends the hard work and dedication of the state’s nearly 4,800 local school board members.