Community Events and Programs

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  Thursday, November 15 - Tuesday, October 15

  
  Piscataway

  Coping Daytime Group - Support group for family members dealing with mental illness

  An open support group for family members dealing with mental illness

  COPING is a project provided by NAMI Middlesex County in its ongoing attempts to improve the quality of life for people with recurring mental illness and their families.

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  Thursday, November 15

  
  Parlin

  Family Night Out! - Strengthening Families Program

  If you have children between the ages of 10 and 14 years old, you are invited to join us for a FREE seven (7) session Family Night Out.  These sessions will help you practice valuable communication and family bonding skills.  

  If you are interested in joining our 7 week program or for more information please call 732-387-1220 or email [email protected] 

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  Friday, November 16 - Friday, December 14

  
  East Brunswick

  Youth Center Open Nights

  Friday Nights, October 12 - December 14
  The East Brunswick Youth Center will be open 7:00-10:00 pm

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  Tuesday, November 20

  
  New Brunswick

  2018 Wellness Cooking Series: BEAN CUISINE

  A FREE cooking demonstration of healthy, flavorful meals. Tastings, recipes and cooking tips will be shared.

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  Thursday, November 29 - Friday, November 30

  
  Sayreville

  16th Annual New Jersey Youth Firesetter Intervention Conference

  The goal of the conference is to bring together State and County resources in the common goal of addressing the issue of youth fire setting throughout the state.
  
  For more information, contact Charles Lavin, Youth Firesetter Program Manager, at (609) 337-0176 or email at [email protected] or Jolene Steele at (908) 737-3064 or [email protected]

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  Saturday, December 1

  
  Perth Amboy

  Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Light Ceremony

  Enjoy the Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony in Perth Amboy!

  All are welcomed!

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  Thursday, December 6

  
  Edison

  Coping with Addiction in the Workplace and the Community with Former Governor James McGreevey

  Coping With Addiction in the Workplace and the Community with Former Governor James McGreevey.
  December 6, 2018 

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  Friday, December 7

  
  New Brunswick

  2018 Holiday Events in New Brunswick City Center!

  Join the celebration of the Holiday Season in New Brunswick City Center, starting with the
  26th Annual Tree Lighting, on Friday, December 7, from 5 to 7 pm at Monument Square!
  Fun for the whole family, including holiday music, live performances, a Holiday Craft Market (from 4 – 7 pm), plus a visit from Santa.

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  Friday, December 7

  
  Perth Amboy

  Open Mic Night at the Perth Amboy Gallery Center for the Arts

  Enjoy an evening of poetry, music and performances. 

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  Saturday, December 8 - Friday, November 8

  
  Piscataway

  Coping Evening Group - Support group for family members dealing with mental illness

  An open support group for family members dealing with mental illness

  COPING is a project provided by NAMI Middlesex County in its ongoing attempts to improve the quality of life for people with recurring mental illness and their families.

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  Saturday, December 15

  
  New Brunswick

  Photos with Santa! - FREE

  On Saturday, December 15, from 12 to 3 pm, have your child or family photos taken with Santa – it’s free!
  At The United Methodist Church at New Brunswick, 323 George Street. (Please donate a winter accessory).

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  Tuesday, December 18

  
  New Brunswick

  2018 Wellness Cooking Series: CROCK POT SOUPS & STEWS

  A FREE cooking demonstration of healthy, flavorful meals. Tastings, recipes and cooking tips will be shared.

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  Thursday, December 20

  
  North Brunswick

  Mindfulness Meditation - FREE

  Want try mindfulness meditation but not sure where to begin? We'll show you how to start, feel better, reduce your stress, and enjoy life a little more.  Join us for free sessions taught by Dr. Siobahn Gibbons on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

  (Adult Program)

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  Thursday, January 10

  
  Edison

  FREE 3 Session Parent Group - Nurtured Heart Approach 1st Session

  FREE - 3 Session PARENT GROUP!  

  Start the new year off right with an approach that will build your child’s Inner Wealth ™!  The Nurtured Heart Approach ®   is a relational approach that instills  greatness and transforms children’s intensive behaviors in positive ways. 

  Register for this event today!!!    Call Anarai Meza at (732) 287-8701 ext. 200
   

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  Wednesday, January 16

  
  North Brunswick

  Training: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

  Individuals with ASD have complex and unique needs.  Unfortunately, there is much misinformation about autism, so learning the facts about what the diagnosis entails and how it may affect each individual can assist you to maximize your effectiveness in arranging supports. 

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  Thursday, January 24

  
  Edison

  FREE 3 Session Parent Group - Nurtured Heart Approach - 2nd Session

  FREE - 3 Session PARENT GROUP!  

  Start the new year off right with an approach that will build your child’s Inner Wealth ™!  The Nurtured Heart Approach ®   is a relational approach that instills  greatness and transforms children’s intensive behaviors in positive ways. 

  Register for this event today!!!    Call Anarai Meza at (732) 287-8701 ext. 200
   

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  Thursday, January 31

  
  Edison

  FREE 3 Session Parent Group - Nurtured Heart Approach - 3rd Session

  FREE - 3 Session PARENT GROUP!  

  Start the new year off right with an approach that will build your child’s Inner Wealth ™!  The Nurtured Heart Approach ®   is a relational approach that instills  greatness and transforms children’s intensive behaviors in positive ways. 

  Register for this event today!!!    Call Anarai Meza at (732) 287-8701 ext. 200
   

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  Wednesday, March 20

  
  North Brunswick

  Training: Maximizing the Respite Care Experience

  Parents have consistently reported the critical nature of training for respite personnel in order for them to feel comfortable leaving their child (of any age) in someone else’s care.