The School of Royal Yoga, Inc. Learn how yoga can benefit you! Attend a free class or just stop in to see our studio and informational tables to learn about all of the classes and services we offer. When: Sunday, March 16, 2014 Where: The School of Royal Yoga 57 Main Street, Chester, NJ Time: Open House 12-4pm 10% any new registrations fees collected that day will be given to Autism Programs. Free Class Schedule: 12:30-12:50 Children’s Special Needs 1:00-1:20 Children’s Yoga (7-12) 1:30-2 Prenatal Yoga 2:30-3 Chair (Gentle) Yoga 3:30-4 Adult Beginner Yoga For more information: 908-879-9648 or RoyalYoga@embarqmail.com
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West Morris Central To Stage Spring Musical ‘Evita’
Chester, NJ – Central Theatre is proud to present Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita. The show opens on Thursday, March 13 at 7:30 pm and runs Friday, March 14 at 7:30 pm and Saturday March 15 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm at West Morris Central High School Auditorium on 259 Bartley Road in Chester. Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for general admission. For ticket sales contact greenchair@comcast.net. Argentina’s controversial first lady Eva Peron is the subject of this dynamic musical masterpiece. As an illegitimate fifteen year old, Eva escaped her dirt-poor existence for the bright lights of Buenos
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Samantha Rizzuto, Miss New Jersey’s Outstanding Teen 2014
And Miss Jersey’s Outstanding Teen 2014 is….Samantha Rizzuto of Long Valley. On January 11th at Millville High School in Millville, Rizzuto received that crown, which gets her one step closer to the national title. The national pageant, the teen version of Miss America, will be held on August 2nd at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida Recently, Rizzuto reflected on the Miss America organization and on her new title and what it means to her. Formerly, Miss Liberty’s Outstanding Teen, Rizzuto is no stranger to the Miss America pageant system. “I have been participating in the Miss America
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County’s 2014 Capital Budget Reduces Debt While Focusing on Infrastructure
The 2014 capital budget proposed by the Morris County Freeholders continues to reduce the county’s debt, while at the same time meets the county’s ongoing capital needs. Freeholder Deputy Director David Scapicchio, in outlining the $23.9 million capital budget, said it continues the overall reduction of capital projects from previous spending levels, thus reducing the county’s debt. “The key component to reducing taxes is debt reduction,” Scapicchio said. “At the end of 2013, the county’s debt was $246.1 million. By the end of 2014, our debt will drop by $7.3 million to $238.8 million.” Scapicchio said the overall reduction of capital projects from previous spending levels will not impact much needed infrastructure improvements. He noted the freeholders will be investing $775,900 more
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Annual St. Patrick’s Charity Dinner Dance
Once again the Leprechauns will be invading Chester, New Jersey. Yes… the Knights of Columbus, Council 5410 will hold their annual St Patrick’s Dinner Dance at St Lawrence the Martyr Church. A Traditional Gourmet Irish Dinner, catered by Charlotte’s Web of Dover will be served…..and Music will be provided by The Peter McKiernan traditional Irish band. The event will take place at The St. Lawrence Parish Hall, 375 Main Street, Chester, NJ on Saturday March 1, 2014, and will start at 6:30PM to 11:00PM. Come and enjoy the festivities, great Irish food( beer, wine and soda included) and real Irish music! Donation –
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Washington Township Recreation Adult Cake Decorating Class
Washington Township Recreation Adult Cake Decorating Class. This one day class is scheduled for Friday February 28, 2014 from 5pm-7pm. The cost for this program is a nonrefundable fee of $45.00 per person. This exciting class will take place at the Senior Center-East Springtown Rd. (Rock Spring Park), Long Valley, NJ 07853. This two hour event is guaranteed to be filled with fun. We will be using fondant, gum paste & other edible sweet treats to master the art of rose decorating and other designs. This class is for beginners wanting to learn the how to of cake decorating. Deadline to register
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VALENTINE TREE RETURNS TO LIBRARY
VALENTINE TREE RETURNS TO LIBRARY Never heard of a Valentine Tree? Well, the Friends of the Washington Township Public Library found itself in possession of a synthetic pink holiday tree. What to do with it? Creative minds always respond to a challenge, and here was the response: Why don’t we make it a Valentine Tree? As part of a We Love Our Library celebration through the month of February, the Valentine Tree is occupying a place of honor near the front door of the library and offering fans and patrons a great opportunity. Decorating the tree are paper hearts, each
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PEAPACK/GLADSTONE HAS TWO NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS ON BOARD
By Ejvind Boccolini Mark Corigliano and GianPaolo (G.P.) Caminiti, are newly elected councilmen in Peapack/Gladstone, replacing two previous council members who decided not to run again for office. Caminiti and Corigliano ran unopposed, but they sent out mailers to residents to let them know their positions on matters and communicated individually with voters as requested. They both came on board Jan, 1, and each have a three-year term. Corigliano comes from an entrepreneurial background, and he wants to put to work some of his business skills to bring greater efficiency into the borough and to make Peapack-Gladstone more “customer” friendly,
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120 youngsters enjoyed a visit by Saint Nick on December 14th at the Chester Fire House
120 youngsters enjoyed a visit by Saint Nick on December 14th at the Chester Fire House, in Chester, New Jersey. The Chester Lions Club played host supplying Lunch to the beaming children. After the free lunch, the children were entertained by a magician that held them mesmerized with the slight of hand on display. Many participated in the show. The highlight of the day was the appearance of Santa himself, he even brought along two elves in training. He took the time to speak to everyone noting their list of gifts and present every child with a gift to remember the occasion.
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“Ransford Rogers The Morristown Ghost of 1788-1789” and Schooleys Mountain Treasure
The true story of a clever magician who led groups of superstitious men of Morristown, New Jersey in futile attempts to retrieve gold and silver believed left behind by Tories after the American Revolution, left buried on the remote heights of Schooley’s Mountain with hobgoblins guarding the treasure….so believe Morristown’s….stout hearted men in 1788. This is one of Morris County’s funniest history stories of the 18th century. Retrieved again to rid Morris County of greed and superstition once and for all by Don Kiddoo, a modestly qualified, but at least honest historian. The program will be presented by the Washington
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