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Westfield Counselor Frank Uveges awarded Philhower Fellowship
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April 25, 2012, 5:40PM
Frank Uveges, elementary counselor at Wilson and Tamaques Schools in Westfield, is the 2012 recipient of the Westfield Rotary Club’s Philhower Fellowship in recognition of outstanding teaching at the elementary school level. He will be presented with the award as the guest of honor at the Rotary Club luncheon on May 1. That evening, he will be presented with... Full story »
Educational Innovation at the forefront of new Elizabeth Public School -- iPrep Academy to offer 1-to-1 learning
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September 16, 2012, 10:34AM
With technology shaping the world in the 21st century, the latest school facility secured by the Elizabeth Board of Education will offer students an innovative method of education: 1-to-1 learning. iPrep Academy School No. 8, scheduled to open in 2013, will offer students 1-to-1 learning, also known as “anywhere, any time” or “laptops for students” programs. Each student attending School... Full story »
CONTACT We Care to hold gala in Scotch Plains, Oct. 25; Joe Clementi, father of Tyler Clementi to speak
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September 16, 2012, 9:07AM
CONTACT We Care will host its 2012 Annual Call of Hope Gala Thursday, Oct. 25, at Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains to raise funds for programs and services and to promote awareness about the facts of personal crisis and suicide and the need for volunteer listeners. Joe Clementi, father of Tyler Clementi and founders of the Tyler Clementi Foundation,... Full story »
Temple Shalom Fanwood/Scotch Plains invites young families to Pray and Play
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September 16, 2012, 9:06AM
On Saturday, Sept. 29, Temple Sholom of Fanwood/Scotch Plains invites families with children ages four and under to a Shabbat Pray & Play featuring music, maracas, puppets and parachutes. The monthly 30-minute interactive service begins at 10 a.m. and will be followed by a free bagel brunch in the playroom. Older siblings are welcome. “This isn’t your ordinary children’s... Full story »
There's a 'Dragon in the McGinn School garden in Scotch Plains
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September 16, 2012, 8:43AM
Renée Collins, a long time Fanwood resident and art educator, recently donated her time and expertise to create a bottle cap mural to celebrate the new McGinn Elementary School garden in Scotch Plains. Families of the McGinn community, and past and present students worked with Collins on the design and construction of the final piece, which measured 4’x8’ and... Full story »
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Clark high school students to begin speedball tournament
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September 15, 2012, 9:24AM
Students in Laura Bundy’s seventh period class at Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark are very eager to begin their speedball tournament against their classmates. Speedball is a quick, fast paced sport that combines many aspects of other sports. The goal of the game is to throw or kick the ball into a goal. It is played with... Full story »
Union Cub Scout Pack 68 registration is ongoing
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September 15, 2012, 9:24AM
Cub Scout Pack 68 registration is open. Now is the time to join the fun and excitement of America’s foremost youth program for boys—Cub Scouting. A sign-up night for Cub Scout Pack 68 will be held on Tuesday Sept. 18 from 7 to 8 p.m., at Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church located at 888 Stuyvesant Ave Union. Flyers may also be... Full story »
Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce names new executive director
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September 15, 2012, 9:14AM
The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (GWACC) announced this week that Heather L. Robinson has been named the new executive director. The chamber thanks their former director, Neil Pinkman, who resigned in June, for all his accomplishments in getting the organization to the point it is at. Heather, a graduate of The University of Florida, comes to the... Full story »
Westfield Library announces fall activities conducted in Spanish
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September 15, 2012, 9:11AM
The Westfield Memorial Library is pleased to present a fall schedule of activities for children that are conducted entirely in Spanish. Sponsored by Grupo ñ, the activities include science, crafts, dance and reading circles. Grupo ñ is a group of community volunteers who conduct storytimes and other activities for children and their parents entirely in Spanish. No advance registration... Full story »
Springfield Library announces October adult programs
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September 15, 2012, 8:40AM
Springfield Library announces October programs. All are free and open to the public. Assistive listening devices are available upon request. or additional information, call the Library at 973-376-4930 or see the Library's website: sfplnj.org. BOOK DISCUSSIONS Thursday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. The (Really Good!) Book Discussion Group will discuss 1493: “Uncovering The New World Columbus Created” by Charles C.... Full story »
Students from Carl Kumpf School in Clark learn new SMART math technology
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September 15, 2012, 8:38AM
Students in Cristina Faro’s seventh grade mathematics classes at Carl H. Kumpf Middle School have the opportunity to use SMART Response technology as a part of the new Progressive Math Initiative (PMI) curriculum being used in all mathematics classrooms this year. Each student is assigned a SMART Responder, which is used to answer questions electronically throughout the lesson to... Full story »
Things to do in Union County for Saturday, Sept. 15
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September 15, 2012, 6:40AM
Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of Sept. 10-14. Things to do in Union County on Saturday, Sept. 15 • VFW Post 335 Cranford will hold its annual picnic on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 2-6 p.m. Adults, $20; children under 12, free. Included are the world’s best... Full story »
College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains to host program on 'What Every Woman Should Know About Wine'
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September 14, 2012, 2:01PM
The College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains is hosting a program titled “What Every Woman Should Know About Wine” on Monday, Sept. 24, at 7:45 p.m., at the Chelsea, 295 South Ave., Fanwood. The presenter is Alice Ryan of Dreyfus, Ashby & Co., a European wine importer for more than 60 years, where she is a manager of public relations. Alice... Full story »
Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth to hold kidney disease screenings on Oct. 16
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September 14, 2012, 12:26PM
Trinitas Regional Medical Center’s Renal Services Department in Elizabeth, in partnership with the Greater New York Kidney Foundation, will again serve as a Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) site where members of the community can receive valuable health screenings to determine if they are at risk for kidney disease. This year's KEEP screening program will take place on Tuesday,... Full story »
College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains calendars are now available
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September 14, 2012, 11:55AM
The 49th edition of the Community Date Calendar 2012-2013 has been published by the College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains. The calendar can be purchased for $10 and all proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund. This is one of the larger fund-raisers of the Club each year. The calendars are available from any Club member or at the following places: Scotch Plains... Full story »
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