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Friday, May 17, 2013

'Taking a Swing At Cancer'

The Highlanders hosted a hit-a-thon to raise money for the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center

On May 6 the Governor Livingston Highlander baseball teams took a swing at cancer by holding a "Hit-A-Thon" to raise money for the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center. The Hit-A-Thon was a great success raising $2,000. Head baseball coach Chris Roof commented, "we have great kids on this team and they were excited about the competition but they were even more excited about helping a great cause.  Our community really stepped up and contributed". The GL baseball team continues it's season Friday at Scotch Plains and Saturday at Snyder Field against Rahway.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Help Projection Graduation with Your Old Cell Phone

Look here for the drop off locations that will help Governor Livingston High School's PTO efforts for Project Graduation.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Seminar to Bring Cyber Bullying Solutions to Berkeley Heights

Sgt. Thomas Rich of AlwaysConnected.org will be at Governor Livingston High School to train parents in how to keep their kids safe and bully-free in cyberspace.

Are you worried about your child's safety in an age of constant contact? Then you'll want to attend a free seminar on how to keep your kids safe from all forms of cyber bullying and online chatting, and how new technology makes it easier for kids to be mean to one another. Sgt. Thomas Rich of Always Connected.org, who has given almost 500 presentations and spoken to over 100,000 children within the last 5 years, will be discussing those issues with parents at Governor Livingston High School on Tuesday, May 7, at 7:30 pm. May 7.  Recently featured on Good Morning America and The Nancy Grace Show, Sgt. Rich has been traveling the country to make parents and kids aware of what's going on, and how they can protect themselves. His presentation…

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Don't Forget Monday's 'Taste of the Towns'

Governor Livingston High School's PTO is holding a foodie event at L'Affaire on April 29

Calling all Foodies! The Governor Livingston High School PTO is holding its inaugural Taste of the Towns event on Monday, April 29, at L’Affaire in Mountainside beginning at 7 p.m. This culinary experience will feature some of the best local restaurants and caterers from Berkeley Heights and surrounding areas, each bringing a signature dish, dessert or beverage for you to enjoy. Try amazing culinary creations from Strega Italian Bistro, Mosaico, GrilleStone, Zappia’s, Negeen Persian Grill, Paolo’s Kitchen, Deena’s Delights, Feast Catering, Outback Steakhouse or Beyond Delicious. Pair that with beers and wines from Trap Rock Brewery and Stew Leonard’s Wines. Finish with desserts and coffees from Bake You Crazy, Yogoccino and Starbucks. A…

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Highlander Booster Club Donates New Scoreboard to GLHS

The new multi-sport scoreboard will be used for softball, baseball and field hockey.

The following press release was submitted by the Highlander Booster Club. Enter the outdoor sports complex at Governor Livingston High School, and you’ll immediately notice the new electronic scoreboard donated by The Highlander Booster Club. Visible from the front fields, this multi-sport scoreboard will be used for Softball and Baseball games in the spring and Field Hockey games in the fall. Ann Clifton, Athletic Director at GLHS remarked that they are “proud of the new state-of-the-art scoreboard. The student athletes will greatly benefit from the scoreboard and we are honored to have such tremendous support from the Highlander Booster Club.  For years to come our Highlander teams will be able to use the applications of the scoreboard …

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Berkeley Heights: In Case You Missed It...

If you didn't catch the April 16 broadcast of This Week in Berkeley Heights, here's a look at the most recent show.

This Week in Berkeley Heights is a local news show filmed at the Governor Livingston Television Studio, in Governor Livingston High School. This Week airs each day at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Comcast channel 34, and Verizon Fios channel 47. The show is written by Patch staff every two weeks, and hosted by GLHS Senior Mary Kanellos. It is sponsored in part by New Providence-Berkeley Heights Patch. The most recent episode was taped on April 15. Click here for a complete schedule of programming by GLTV.

Friday, March 22, 2013

Hilltop Players Will Bring 'Eden' To Berkeley Heights

The curtain opened Thursday on the Governor Livingston High School musical.

The Governor Livingston Hilltop Players invite you to join us for their spring production, "Children of Eden." The music, written by Stephen Schwartz (composer of "Wicked" and "Pippin"), tells two stories that emphasize the relationship between family and the individual. The entire production represents the talent and collaboration of the arts community at GL. Email hilltop@bhpsnj.org for tickets. The performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Berkeley Heights: In Case You Missed It....

If you didn't catch the March 7 broadcast of This Week in Berkeley Heights, here's a look at the most recent show.

This Week in Berkeley Heights is a local news show filmed at the Governor Livingston Television Studio, in Governor Livingston High School. This Week airs each day at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Comcast channel 34, and Verizon Fios channel 47. The show is written by Patch staff every two weeks, and hosted by GLHS Senior Mary Kanellos. It is sponsored in part by New Providence-Berkeley Heights Patch. Click here for a complete schedule of programming by GLTV.

Have an Old Cell Phone? Donate It to Help Project Graduation

The Governor Livingston High School PTO is hosting a cell phone recycling fundraiser.

On average, Americans upgrade their cell phones every 18 to 24 months. Consequently, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates there are one billion retired cell phones accumulated in U.S. households. Because cell phones contain hazardous materials in their batteries, some states have made it illegal to dispose of cell phone batteries in the trash. So what should you do with your retired cell phones? The Cell Phone Recycling Fundraiser run by the Project Graduation Committee of the Governor Livingston High School PTO offers the solution. By donating your retired cell phones to Project Graduation, you’re disposing of your unwanted cell phones responsibly while helping Project Graduation raise funds. Working with a recycler, Project …

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Highlander Band Basket Auction March 8th

The Highlander Marching Band raises funds to support music opportunities for the students including trips, clinics, and to run their annual marching band pageant.

Great prizes at this year's Highlander Auction include an iPad Mini, Xbox 360, and a $500 value Lady Bug Pest Control contract. The Highlander Auction is on Friday, March 8 (snow date March 9) at 6 p.m., at Governor Livingston High School, 175 Watchung Blvd. Admission is $10, which includes a block of tickets, a beverage and dessert. This annual basket auction is a family-friendly ticket event at which participants bid for items using purchased tickets. In addition to the grand prizes, there are hundreds of other baskets of prizes including, American Girl Doll of the Year with Accessories, Signed & Framed Jets and NY Giants Lithographs, , Kindle Paperwhite, and two cash 50/50s. The Highlander Marching Band raises funds to support music …

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