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Meet local kid Elizabeth Boyd, a future geologist who loves to spend her time playing softball and collecting rocks

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Spotlight: Name: Elizabeth Boyd Age: 8 Grade/school: 3rd/Orange Avenue School Family Member Names: John, Robin and Jackson Something unique about me: My dad is in the Army and on a Military Deployment in Uzbekistan. When I grow up, I want to be: Geologist. I love to collect and investigate different types of rocks. I am very interested in learning about the history of the earth. Favorites Activities/Hobbies: Playing softball and basketball. I love to ride my bike, hike, camp, swim, paint/draw, and play with my big brother. Animal: Tiger Color: Blue Food: Ice cream Movies: Mutant Ninja...

CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL Theatre PRESENTS: MACBETH NOV 16-18

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From November 16-18, the Chatham High School Theatre Department will present their fall drama, Macbeth. In The Tragedy of Macbeth, the title character receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself until the people of Scotland begin to retaliate. Macbeth is recommended for ages 13 and above. Performances will be held Thursday, November 16 at 4:00 PM, and Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18 at 7:30 PM. Tickets for the Friday and...

SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE PRESENTS JANE AUSTEN’S CLASSIC ROMANCE, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, November 16 – 18 th

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Summit High School Theatre will present the hilarity, charm, and gossipy fun of Jane Austen’s classic romance, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, November 16, 17, and 18, in the Summit High School Auditorium at 7:00 pm. Kate Hamill’s playful new adaptation of Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters—sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne—after their father’s sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. ...

Produce Pete Picks the Somethin’ Pumpkin Contest Winner at the Summit Farmers Market

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Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is proud to announce another successful Sunday Funday at the Summit Farmers Market (SFM). Sunday Funday events are special event days at the market with celebrity appearances, live/DJ music, cooking contests and much more, held throughout the year to add to the fun at the market. Sunday, October 15th was a beautiful Sunday Funday at the market filled with activities! The day started with DJ Mr. Socks spinning tunes from 9am-12pm. NBC’s own Produce Pete made an exciting special appearance selling and signing his new cookbook “They Call Me Produce Pete”. Fans were able...

Meet local pet Archie, an adorable and energetic Coonhound mix with an eclectic pallet for all things not “veterinarian approved”

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Family member names Mary Beth, Mike, Danny and Audrey Type of Breed Treeing Walker Coonhound, Mountain Cur, Airedale Terrier, Plott PET’S NAME Archie MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE 1 ½ Where/Why did you get your pet? We rescued Archie from an organization called Louies Legacy and were delighted to bring a new furry family member into the house. Anything special or unusual about your pet? Archie is a high-energy, 80lb “love bug” who has a taste for the finer things in life. He enjoys snacking on anything and everything from tissues to drywall. Any funny stories? Archie is...

CAPTURE THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT AT REEVES-REED ARBORETUM’S FESTIVAL OF TREES!

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Kick off the holiday season at Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s annual Festival of Trees on Sunday, December 10, 2023, 11 am to 3 pm! The non-profit public garden in Summit invites you to join them for their outdoor winter festival celebrating community and culture. The day’s activities will include arts and crafts celebrating Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, and the Winter Solstice. Games, stories, musical entertainment, a story walk, photo opportunities with Santa, as well as food vendors and a holiday market round out this fun afternoon. Don’t forget to tour the 25+ festival trees located throughout...

The Dr. is in! November – Holiday Season Begins

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Meet Samantha Renfree, Samantha Renfree is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in eating disorders, trauma, substance use, body image concerns and anxiety disorders. Samantha is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Samantha is Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned and uses an Intuitive Eating approach in her work with clients to help individuals in all bodies along their journey of healing. Lukin Center- Westfield Office 128 S Euclid Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 509-8336 November is the much-anticipated...

4 Tips to… Improve Cholesterol

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Looking for ways to keep your heart at its healthiest? Improving your cholesterol can be a great way to start. Cholesterol is fat that the body carries throughout the bloodstream and uses to transport vitamins, minerals and other substances to cells. Cholesterol can also give insight into your risk for heart attack and stroke. Kevin McElligott, MD, a cardiologist with Atlantic Health System, shares what impacts cholesterol levels, how it’s measured and tips to help improve your numbers. What are the Cholesterol Numbers to Know Cholesterol tests are blood tests that are done after fasting....

Meet local mom Dr. Breyn Schuster

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orthodontist and co-owner of the family-run practice Schuster Family Orthodontics located in Garwood, New Jersey. name Breyn Schuster Company name Schuster Family Orthodontics Family (names/ages) Dan (husband), Leila (14 ½), and Aedan (12) Job Title Orthodontist Contact info breyn.schuster@gmail.com (cell) 845-598-3757 (office) 908-242-80 How long have you lived here and what brought you to town? We have lived in Cranford since August of 2009. It’s a funny story, but I was a new associate in two orthodontic offices (one in South Jersey and one in Orange, NY). Dan and I were looking to settle...