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Connecting People ...Sharing Cultures

Hosting an international high school exchange student is an ideal way to open your family’s eyes to the world, promote a sense of adventure and set the course for lifelong learning. •   Share your family’s traditions and get to       know another culture •   Become more involved within your     …

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Rowan University Telethon to Benefit Restore the Shore

Rowan University’s own college television network strives to make a difference. For the sixth year in a row, the Rowan Television Network will host a telethon on Wednesday, April 10, raising donation money in a five-hour live broadcast for a charity chosen by the club. The funding goal rises each …

Awareness

5 Reasons to Register for American Conference on Diversity’s Diversity Stride Walk

Lace up on your walking shoes and join the 2013 Anniversary Diversity Stride Walk-a-Thon May 19 at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, N.J., to enjoy a leisurely walk along the waterfront promenade, live entertainment including an African drum circle and Egyptian belly dancing, and breathtaking …

Social Notes

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s “Healthy Plate” Concession Stand Puts Good Nutrition Right in Baseball Fans’ Strike Zone

As a nutrition-conscious America looks for more healthy menu options when dining out, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey  and the Lakewood BlueClaws are teaming up to bring smarter eating choices to America’s pastime. Just in time for the BlueClaws’  2013 baseball season, Horizon BCBSNJ  …

Local Connections

Six Flags Great Adventure to Host March for Babies

Spring is finally here, so get out your sneakers and March for Babies! Participants of all ages will gather for March for Babies on Sunday April 28, 2013 at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ. Registration will begin at 7:30 am and the walk will start at 8:30 am. March for Babies is the March…

Accomplishments

Red Bank Native to Screen Film at Garden State Film Festival

After college, Red Bank native, Joe Basile moved to Hollywood. He’s received his master's degree in screenwriting from UCLA and had a career in front of and behind the camera ever since.  In 2011 Basile came back to Jersey to shoot his first feature film, West End. West End is the product of Basile…

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American Conference on Diversity Manytown Forum Develops Future Social-Justice & Community Leaders

While most high-school students followed their daily school-day routine one day last month, nearly 50 future leaders from Freehold Township, Middlesex, Secaucus, and Woodbury High Schools broke out of their comfort zones and attended a series of human-relations workshops as part of the American …

Lost & Found

LOST IPAD

I lost my iPad on center street on Saturday march 30th if it was found there is a 75.00 reward if returned. It had a lime green case Please call 609 618 1275 if found

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Staff Cuts

I was very dismayed by the staff cuts in the Barnegat School District. The district, not huge by any standards, announced the elimination of 24 teaching positions and the reduction in hours and loss of benefits of 35 support personnel with the implication that it could endanger freshman sports. …

Awareness

Project Paws Alive Partners with Groupon Grassroots for Vests for K-9s Initiative to provide Law Enforcement K-9s Bullet and Stab Protective Vests

For Immediate Release Press Release: Help Law Enforcement K-9s Get Bullet and Stab Protective Vests   Project Paws Alive Partners with Groupon Grassroots for Vests for K-9s Initiative to provide Law Enforcement K-9s Bullet and Stab Protective Vests   Grayson, GA – Today Project Paws Alive and …

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