Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Author Kevin Woyce, who specializes in New Jersey and New York regional history, will give the presentation on Aug. 16.
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
The Lawrence Township Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library will host a lecture about the history of New Jersey’s state parks at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16. The program is being co-sponsored by the Lawrence Historical Society and the Friends of the Lawrence Library. The library offered this description of the event: Some of New Jersey’s most exciting history can be found in our state parks. From the top of New Jersey’s highest mountain, to our last undeveloped beaches, discover the stories of our parks: who called them home in the past, what happened in and around them, and how and why they were preserved for generations of visitors. Author Kevin Woyce, who specializes in New Jersey and New York regional history, will speak …
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Lakeview Child Center has its corporate offices and one of its seven childcare centers on Princess Road in Lawrence Township.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Editor's Note: The following is a news release issued by The Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of New Jersey. The Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of New Jersey (PACNJ) is proud to recognize Lakeview Child Center as the first recipient of the Asthma Friendly Child Care Program Award. With seven locations throughout Central New Jersey, Lakeview Child Centers received the award for its commitment to providing a healthy environment for children with asthma. Employees received pediatric first aid training and asthma education to better understand the chronic illness, its symptoms, triggers and treatment. Each child with asthma has an Asthma Treatment Plan on file at their respective center explaining how to administer their asthma medication…
Scott Morgan, award-winning writer and president of 4West Communications, will speak at the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce’s August Luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 2.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Editor's Note: The following is a news release from the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce. Scott Morgan, award-winning writer and president of 4West Communications, will speak at the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce’s August Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, Aug. 2. It will take place at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College Rd. East, Plainsboro Township, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be a short time for networking, followed by a fully-catered lunch and special presentation by Morgan. Morgan, not only a writer but also a speaker and teacher, has vast experience in business and will share his journalistic-centered secrets on how to make first impressions that last. "In journalism, you have …
New Jersey Administrative Code requires school districts to undergo a Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) review every three years.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Editor's Note: The following is a news release issued by Lawrence Township Public Schools. Superintendent Crystal Lovell received notification recently that the New Jersey Department of Education (NJ DOE) has designated the Lawrence Township Public Schools (LTPS) as a “high performing” district. As part of the state’s Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) district performance review, LTPS underwent a QSAC assessment during the 2011-2012 school year. New Jersey Administrative Code requires districts to undergo a QSAC review every three years. The in-depth analysis of district practices and capacity considers five areas of school district effectiveness to determine the extent to which a thorough and efficient education is being …
Founded by Lawrence High School graduate Katie Welsh, New Jersey Teens Against Cancer will hold its sixth annual Performing & Visual Arts Fundraiser on Aug. 12 to benefit the American Cancer Society.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Editor's Note: The following is a news release issued by New Jersey Teens Against Cancer, an organization founded by Katie Welsh, a 2011 graduate of Lawrence High School. After five years of great support and success, New Jersey Teens Against Cancer (NJTAC) will host its sixth annual Performing & Visual Arts Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society on Sunday, August 12, at 3 p.m. at Kelsey Theatre on the Mercer County Community College Campus. The event venue is located at 1200 Old Trenton Rd. in West Windsor, N.J. The show will feature a one-act play, a variety of musical acts, a dance performance, an art gallery/auction, and a food concession. The high school and college students who will perform and create the artwork are from …
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
As in years past, the refurbished B-17 bomber named “Aluminum Overcast" will visit Trenton-Mercer Airport in August. Tours of the plane - as well as flights aboard the historic aircraft - will be offered.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Editor's Note: The following is a news release issued by the Mercer County administration. A bit of U.S. flying history will dip into Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) when the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) World War II vintage B-17 will be on display and offer flights to the public. The awesome aircraft will be at TTN on Tuesday, Aug. 14, and Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, and will be displayed at Ronson Aviation, which is on the grounds of the airport. “This military artifact is an amazing sight, and this is a great opportunity to get a personal look at one of the most notable aircraft types of World War II,” said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes. “Young and old will marvel at this historic aircraft, and having our historic …
Monday, July 30, 2012
The programs will take place at the Lawrence Township Senior Center.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Jennie Cowell, a certified speech pathologist from University Medical Center Princeton at Plainsboro, will present a lecture entitled “Gee! That’s Hard to Swallow” on Wednesday, Aug. 1, at the Lawrence Township Senior Center at 30 Darrah Lane East. The lecture, which begins at 11 a.m., is free to township residents and is sponsored by the Lawrence Township Health Department. From 1 to 2 p.m. the following Wednesday, Aug. 8, a “Medication Roundup” will be hosted at the Senior Center by Joan Mitchell, a registered nurse from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton. Appointments are needed for the “Medication Roundup” and participants are advised to bring their medications to the screening. Appointments can be made in person at the…
The family-friendly event on Aug. 2 will freature refreshments and crafting.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
The Lawrence Township Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library will host an electric violin concert with Caryn Lin from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2. The family-friendly event will feature refreshments, including water ice. Crafting will take place and include button-making, vinyl visors, paper Olympic torches and keepsake envelopes. The library offered this description of the event: A “one-woman musical extravaganza," electric violinist Caryn Lin is in a class all her own. Using sound effects traditionally made for electric guitar and a technique called looping, or on the spot recording, this "Violinist for the Space Age" builds layers of sound over deceptively simple melodies. Using her five-string electric violin, voice…
Friday, July 27, 2012
Venture Crew #414 Lawrenceville, sponsored by Lawrence Township's American Legion Post #414, is a coed scouting organization for 14- to 21-year-olds.
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Friday, July 27, 2012
Editor's Note: The following is a news release from Venture Crew #414 of Lawrence Township. Venture Crew #414 Lawrenceville, sponsored by American Legion Post #414, is proud to sponsor a contingent of scouts, joined by members of Venture Crew #17 Denville, on an adventure to the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimmeron, New Mexico, next month. The scouts - Michael, Jay, Ashley, Madelein, Catiee, Jackie, Emily, Robbie and Andy - will be joined by co-advisor to the crew, Cathi Macheda, and adult volunteer, Claude Monkin. "We will be horseback riding and camping in the Rocky Mountains for about 10 days," says Catiee. "Everyone is very excited and ready to ride!" Venture Crew #414 Lawrenceville provides a coed-group of 14- to 21-year-olds scouting …
Thursday, July 26, 2012
The fair will be held July 28-29 at Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell Township.
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
Editor's Note: The following is a news release issued by the Mercer County administration. Have you perfected a new skill or hobby this year? Maybe you started a project a while back and have finally finished it. Well, bring it over to the 94th annual Mercer County 4-H Fair and the coveted Blue Ribbon could be yours! This year the fair will be celebrated July 28-29 at the Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell Township. There are many “Open Division” categories at the fair — you do not need to be a 4-H member to exhibit. Your special family recipe, homegrown vegetable or creative project could earn a ribbon, and the general public is encouraged to submit entries. The fair will celebrate 4-H’s long association with Mercer County and …
Lynden Arden
4:53 pm on Wednesday, August 1, 2012
I've always thought that this school system is extremely well run and provides excellent programs, I have kids in the lower schools. Despite the many changes of personnel on the school board it remains a very well organized body. Congrats to Lawrence Twp. schools. more ›