Couple's Charity to Toast Docs Who Helped Son Walk

The Raise Your Glass Foundation will honor Dr. Harold vanBosse for his work treating 3-year-old 'AJ' Yenish, born with arthrgryposis.

Every newborn's parent knows the anxiety of wondering how that child will fare in the world, how they will meet challenges and, hopefully, rise to overcome each one. But few can remember the day they knew all would be fine as clearly as Bridgewater parents Adam and Danielle Yenish. The couple's 3-year-old son, Anthony John, was born with arthrogryposis, a congenital disorder causing joints to stiffen, which impairs development and movement, as well as a pituitary disorder. Arthrogryposis affects about 1 in 3,000 babies born in the United States. At birth, the baby's feet wrapped around and up towards his body while his little hands were twisted to his sides. But Adam Yenish says he remembers the moment July 3, 2011, when his then 23-month-…

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Olympic Athletes to Speak to Local Students

Olympian Joetta Clark Diggs is holding her annual extravaganza.

The Joetta Clark Diggs Sports Foundation, Inc., is holding its 7th Annual Sports Extravaganza Friday at the Bridgewater Marriott to honor local athletes and Olympians. The VIP reception will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., where featured athletes will sign autographs. That will be followed by the program, dinner and dancing from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The affair also serves as a major fundraiser for the foundation, which promotes involvement in athletics for girls and boys in grades kindergarten through 12. After last year’s event—which saw more than 400 attendees, and Olympians including six-time Olympic Medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Super Bowl Champion Bart Oates and more—another host of athletes have agreed to share information about their …

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Chivukula Kicks Off Campaign For Congress

Videos show official event held at Bridgewater Marriott.

Current District 17 Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula (D) held an official kicked-off event for his campaign for congress this week at the Bridgewater Marriott. Chivukula is challenging 7th Congressional District incumbent Republican Leonard Lance.  The attached YouTube videos are from the event. One is of Upendra's speech and the other is the entire event with Upandra, his wife Dayci, and other Democratic dignitaries.

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Get Out

Camps, Cats and Chocolates

Looking for exciting weekend activities and family-friendly fun? You're in the right place.

This weekend is filled with open houses about the local Vo-Tech, and an informational session about the many camps available in our area. Below is the combination of our weekly pick of weekend activities and our Grab & Go Kids Planner, offering both fun weekend activities and great family-friendly fun at the same time. Here are this week's picks: Vo-Tech Open House When/Where: Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School on Vogt Drive in Bridgewater. Why Go: To check out the offerings of the Vo-Tech, and take part in a celebration of Career and Technical Education Month, as students lead campus tours, demonstrate what they have learned and take part in a Skills USA competition. Cost: Free Meow-Wow 2012 Cat …

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