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Berkeley Swim Club Hosts Middle School Pool Party June 16

By BERKELEY SWIM CLUB

June 3, 2016 at 9:15 AM

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Swim Club at Columbia Park is hosting its annual Berkeley Heights Middle School Mash from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday June 16th.

The mash is open to all students currently in grades 5 thru 8. Cost is $10 for members and non-members. (Includes hot dog dinner) Students under 12 will need to pass a deep water test prior to using the slide and diving board.

Come and celebrate the end of the school year and the start of a fantastic summer!

New members are always welcome! Visit www.berkeleyswimclub.com for information and to download a membership form.

Join our Berkeley Swim Club Family for a fun and exciting summer!

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Diahann Lassus Named in Investopedia 100 for 2018!

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Diahann W. Lassus, CFP®, CPA/PFS and President of Lassus Wherley has been named in Investopedia’s second annual ranking of the most influential financial advisors in the U.S., called the Investopedia 100.

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Good Nutrition Begins at The Learning Circle YMCA in Summit

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Kessler Foundation Seeks Volunteers for Important Breast Cancer Study

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Researchers at Kessler Foundation in West Orange, NJ are studying new ways of combating breast cancer-related weakness & fatigue. These symptoms can diminish quality of life & often last long after treatment has ended. If you are a woman aged 40-75, who was diagnosed with breast cancer within the past 10 years*, you may qualify for this important research study.

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A Year With Frog and Toad Leaps Into the Summit Playhouse

By THE SUMMIT PLAYHOUSE
July 12, 2018

The Summit Playhouse presents the children's musical "A Year With Frog and Toad" on Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15 at 2:00 pm.

Based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books, and a Broadway hit with three Tony Award nominations, this whimsical musical follows two great friends -- the cheerful Frog and the ...

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Channel Your Inner Mozart: Learn to Play a String Instrument at the YMCA

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July 12, 2018

Always wanted to learn to play an instrument? Now’s your chance!

Warren Cohen, conductor of New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra will be teaching this beginner string class where you’ll learn proper techniques for holding your instrument and producing a good tone. Participants do not need to know how to read music. Fee includes instruments and instruction. No class Oct ...

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2018 Berkeley Heights Summer Concert Series Schedule

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Head over to Memorial Park each Wednesday to enjoy the Free Summer Concerts series, held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Bring the whole family and don’t forget the blankets and lawn chairs—the corner of Park and Plainfield avenues will be the place to be this summer.

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Have Your Voice Heard Tonight on Vote for $4 Million Extra for Municipal Complex

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By ANGIE DEVANNEY, ALVARO MEDEIROS, STEPHEN YELLIN

July 10, 2018

The Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex project is the largest and most expensive local public project we will likely witness as Berkeley Heights residents. It is a vast responsibility. Therefore, it was concerning to learn that the Township Council and Mayor placed an ordinance on the agenda June 26 for an additional $4 million for the municipal complex without much regard to time.

Avoiding 10% Tax Penalty

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The Union County Summer Arts Festival concert series continues on Wednesday July 18, with the band 5 Against 1, a Pearl Jam tribute band, taking the stage at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside.

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A new exhibit of award winning artworks by local artists age 60 and up is now on display at the Freeholders Gallery through August 29. Each of the 13 works received first place honors in the countywide Senior Art Exhibit held earlier this summer in the Atrium at Liberty Hall in Union Township.

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By TAPINTO BERKELEY HEIGHTS STAFF

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Union County until 2:30 p.m. and a flash flood warning until 5 p.m.

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