Deadline is Friday for "Off the Beaten Path at Deep Cut Gardens" exhibit.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Also, local businesses report on the opening of a private dog park, a chocolate shop anniversary and a new art show.
Lee earned enough votes and iTunes downloads to push her through to next week, as one of the two remaining members of Christina Aguilera's team.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Money and food donated by the event was given to the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties as they work to stock their shelves ahead of the holiday season.
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The event is on Nov. 14 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Kickoff is at 1 p.m. at Raritan High School.
Pruning and removal will take place on Nov. 7 and 8. Tree replacement will take place the following week.
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"We've had a lot of really nice friendships formed here," center Director Pat McCarthy said.
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We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
"We wanted a place for everyone, this is perfect," Mayor Patrick Impreveduto said.
About 2,000 women are expected to attend the Nov. 2-3 expo, which features networking, education, cooking health -- and shopping, of course.
The MCVSO keeps an active list of employers looking to hire veterans, as well as job training programs.
Rutgers students and alumni received a total of 26 Fulbright Grants this year.
Canceled due to Hurricane Sandy last year, the race is back on in Middletown
Thomas Francine walked from Portland, Maine to Pendleton, Ind. in the last three months.
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The park will reopen to the public on Oct. 30 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
Something magical happens when you say "water," "coffee," "dog" and "talk."
A heartfelt thank you from the Harris twins to local communities.
Also, Patch bloggers write about dog care, child support issues and a new addition to Saint John Vianney.
William Cassotis, 9, of East Brunswick chooses a song that expresses his sadness and hope for abandoned animals.
A gallery of skillfully re-imagined objects can be found at "Artfully Repurposed" in Fairview.
Band helps Sea Bright Rising again.
Middlesex County College Veterans and Service members joined Habitat for Humanity volunteers to help repair homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy.
Lisanne Finston, the executive director of Elijah's Promise, will depart her position in December to take a job as executive director of a residential treatment center for people with mental illness.
Rutgers hosted 175 teens from 18 counties at its 4-H Youth Development Program event
Holmdel church holds annual service in honor of the Feast of St. Francis
The ceremony will incude the traditional reading of the names of the victims with a Holmdel connection.
Kick out the sand from your shoes, because September is starting off with a bang.